Simon Marc Amstell was born on 29 November 1979 and is a British comedian, writer and director.
29 Facts About Simon Amstell
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Simon Amstell wrote and directed the films Carnage and Benjamin.
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Simon Amstell was brought up in a Jewish family, and he is the eldest of four children.
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Simon Amstell was educated at Beal High School, a state comprehensive school in Ilford.
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Simon Amstell started performing on the comedy circuit when he was in his early teens and later became the youngest finalist to appear in the BBC New Comedy Awards.
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From 2000 to 2006, Simon Amstell presented Popworld on Channel 4 with Miquita Oliver.
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Simon Amstell voiced the characters "Timothy the Popworld melon" and "Richard the Popworld horse" and developed a highly ironic, surreal and left-field style which gained the show a cult following but angered many of its guests.
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Simon Amstell first appeared on the comedy show Never Mind the Buzzcocks as a guest during Mark Lamarr's tenure as host, in 2003 and 2006.
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Simon Amstell said at the time that he hoped to beat "the universal, exceptionless rule that when a new host takes over an old show it is a horrible, embarrassing disaster".
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On 25 April 2009, Simon Amstell announced via his internet mailing list that he would not be hosting another series of Never Mind the Buzzcocks because of his desire to concentrate on his live tours and stand-up performances.
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Simon Amstell received several accolades for his work on Never Mind the Buzzcocks.
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In 2018, Simon Amstell wrote and directed the feature film Benjamin, which premiered on 19 October 2018 at the BFI London Film Festival.
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In 2022, it was announced that Simon Amstell has written and will direct a new feature film, Maria.
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Simon Amstell directed a series of shorts written by Jessie Cave starring Olly Alexander.
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In 2016, Simon Amstell wrote and directed Something More for Channel 4.
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On 21 September 2017, Simon Amstell published his first book, Help, a collection of annotated stand-up scripts and linked stories.
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Simon Amstell has performed at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in 2005,2006,2007 and 2009.
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Simon Amstell appeared at the Just for Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal in July 2009.
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Simon Amstell's entire run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2009 at the Bongo Club sold out.
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Simon Amstell took part in his second national tour in the autumn of 2009.
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Simon Amstell performed Do Nothing in 2009 at the Royal Court Theatre, raising money for their young writers programme.
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In May 2010, Simon Amstell recorded Do Nothing in Dublin's Vicar Street venue for a November DVD release.
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From May to June 2012, Simon Amstell began his 'Numb Tour' in the UK and Ireland.
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From 10 July to 9 August 2012, Simon Amstell performed 'Numb' in New York City at Theatre 80 in the East Village.
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In 2014, Simon Amstell announced a new tour of UK and North America, titled 'TO BE FREE'.
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Simon Amstell co-wrote an episode of Channel 4 teenage drama Skins in 2007, titled "Maxxie and Anwar".
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In 1995, Simon Amstell created Radio XL at his secondary school, Beal High School, which is still a big part of Beal tradition today.
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In 2011, Simon Amstell appeared in the independent film Black Pond.
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In 2016, Simon Amstell hosted the Evening Standard British Film Awards.