Simon London Actor Profile

Profile

Pronoun

He/Him

Ethnicity

European

Location

Melbourne, Australia

Height

179 cm

Age Range

40–49

Career Highlights

Simon London is a New Zealand actor with international training and experience across theatre, film and television in the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand. His screen credits include Peter Jackson's "The Hobbit" trilogy and "There Is No I in Threesome", which premiered at Sundance in 2021. On stage, he has delivered standout performances in "When the Rain Stops Falling" for Silo Theatre and the international tour of "1984" for GWB. He also co-created and performed in the large-scale immersive production "The Generation of Z", which sold out at the Edinburgh Fringe before transferring to London in partnership with Assembly and Riverside Studios. With a background spanning devising, writing, performance and filmmaking, Simon brings depth, versatility and a thoughtful approach to every role.

Feature Film.

2019There's No I in ThreesomeTomNo I Productions / HBO Max
Dir. Jan Oliver Lucks
2015Psychoanalysis Sam Van CampEmporium Pictures
Dir. James Raue
2014Shock RoomJohn Williams (Lead)Macquarie University
Dir. Kathryn Millard
2014The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five ArmiesFeren - Elf (Support)3 Foot 7 Limited
Dir. Peter Jackson
2013'The Hobbit: The Desolation of SmaugFeren - Elf (Support)3 Foot 7 Limited
Dir. Peter Jackson
2013Eddy and VivMarkham (Support)Independent
Dir. Simon Larkin
2010My Wedding & Other SecretsEric (Supporting Lead)2010 Productions Ltd
Dir. Rosanne Liang

Television.

2019Almost ParadiseAgent Walton ZivicElectric Entertainment
Dir. Various
2017Love ChildPeter Ranovic Playmaker Media
Dir. Wayne Blair
2016Doctor Doctor TravisEssential Media
Dir. Peter Salmon
2014WonderlandEd (Guest)FremantleMedia
Dir. Peter Salmon
2010Bliss - TelefeatureFloryan (Support)MF Films Limited
Dir. Fiona Samuel
2010Shortland StreetRafael Durville (Guest)South Pacific Pictures
2010What Really HappenedIronsideEyeworks Film & TV Drama Ltd
Dir. Peter Burger
2009Go GirlsHans (Guest)Series 2
2009Legend of the SeekerJames (Guest)Walt Disney (New Zealand) Ltd
Dir. Garth Maxwell
2009The CultDaniel (Guest)Great Southern Television
Dir. Peter Burger
2007The BillShane HalliganTalkback Thames/ITV
Dir. Anthony Quinn
2005Interrogation Series 1Simon GistSouth Pacific Pictures
Dir. Simon Raby
2004Liberation ForcePVT. Beau BakerE.H. Films
Dir. Patrick Gillies

Theatre.

2019The Last WifeThomEnsemble Theatre
Dir. Mark Kilmurry
20181984 - Singapore & Auckland FestivalsCharringtonGWB / Almeida
Dir. Corey McMahon
2018RenderedTravisAuckland Theatre Company
Dir. Katie Wolfe
2017Taking StepsMarkEnsemble Theatre
Dir. Mark Kilmurry
2017The Judas KissRobbie RossRedline Productions
Dir. Iain Sinclair
2016Remembering PiratesJohnDarlinghurst Theatre Co.
Dir. Iain Sinclair
2016StraightLewisKings Cross Theatre
Dir. Shane Bosher
2016The Pride PhilipDarlinghurst Theatre
Dir. Dir. Shane Bosher
2015Edward II Baldock Sport For Jove
Dir. Dir. Terry Karabelas
2015The Generation of Z: ApocalypseHenry (Key Creative)Riverside Studios & GenZ Ltd
Dir. Michael Hurst
2014The Generation of Z: EdinburghRomeo (Key Creative)Royale Productions
Dir. Michael Hurst
2014Zombie: Red ZoneRomeo (Key Creative)Royale Productions
Dir. Michael Hurst
2013Apocalypse ZRobin (Key Creative)Royale Productions
Dir. Andrew Foster
2012The GiftMartinAuckland Theatre Company
Dir. Colin McColl
2012The PridePhilipSilo Theatre
Dir. Sophie Roberts
2010When The Rain Stops FallingGabriel Law & Andrew Price (Lead)Silo Theatre
Dir. Shane Bosher
2008StarlingsSimonThe Old Vic: New Voices 24 Hour Plays
Dir. Joseph Hancock
2006HamletLaertesThe Court Theatre
Dir. Peter Evans
2006Rozencrantz and Guildenstern Are DeadPlayerThe Court Theatre
Dir. Peter Evans
2006The Boys in The BandLarrySilo
Dir. Jonathan Hendry
2005The Duchess of Malfi DelioAuckland Theatre Company
Dir. Colin McColl
2005The Night SeasonJohn EastmanA Different Light
Dir. Tom McCaffrey
2005The Scentless Apprentice The Scentless ApprenticeThe Kitchen/Silo Theatre
Dir. Colin Mitchell
2004Mr KolpertRudiSilo Theatre
Dir. Shane Bosher
2004Romeo and JulietRomeoDownstage Theatre
Dir. Miranda Harcourt
2003Disco PigsPigNational New Zealand Tour - A Different Light
Dir. Tony McCaffrey
2003EquusAlan StrangThe Fortune Theatre
Dir. Martin Howells
2003The CurativeEdward WakefieldA Different Light/ Court Theatre
Dir. Tony McCaffrey
2002Noises Off Tim AllgoodThe Court Theatre
Dir. Cathy Downs
2001The Beauty Queen of LeenaneRay DooleyThe Court Theatre
Dir. Cathy Downes
2000CabaretBobbyThe Court Theatre
Dir. Elric Hooper MBE
2000The Diary of Anne FrankPeter van DaanThe Court Theatre
Dir. Elric Hooper MBE
2000Three SistersFedoticThe Court Theatre
Dir. Eric Hooper

Short Film.

2024Photograph 1AssistantNFTS
Dir. Oscar Simmons
2023The Eternal Oblivion ProblemMr. LeeNFTS
Dir. Elahe Eslmaili
2022Kathy & JebHenry HoozeerNFTS
Dir. Johannes Magnus Aule
2013Mumma's BoyJake (Lead)The Jungle/This London Wall
Dir. Craig Hall
2008Blow by BlowSimonFilmaka/Pulling focus
Dir. John Willie Hopkins
2007As Weak As Any Other ManSamLFS
Dir. Hilmar Lipp
2007BravoRobertPCFE
Dir. Rachael House
2007Justin FocusCasperNaff Films
Dir. Nick Simpson
2007SickDr PhillipsFilmaka/Pulling focus
Dir. Alex Trippier

Voice.

2019How To Escape Prison - AudiobookBolinda Audio
2018This Mortal Boy - AudiobookBolinda Audio

Training.

MA in Directing Fiction The National Film & Television School (validated by The Royal College of Art) - UK - 2023
Reykjavik International Film Festival Talent Lab - 2023
NZFC Directing Attachment to Garth Davis at See Saw & I Am That - 2020
Film & Television Screen Test Series The Actors Station - Sydney - 2018
NZFC Fresh Shorts Lab - 2018
Larry Moss Masterclass 16th Street - Sydney - 2012
Shakespeare Project Old Vic: New Voices - New York - 2012
New Voices Workshop at The Old Vic - London - 2008
Devised Stories Workshops - London - 2007
Meisner Technique at The Actors Temple - London - 2007
Shakespeare Course at Royal Academy of Dramatic Art - London - 2006
Internship at Shakespeare's Globe Theatre - London - 2001