Who Is Simon Callow? Age, Biography and Wiki
Simon Callow, born on June 15, 1949, in London, England, is a renowned British actor, director, and author. As of 2025, he is 76 years old. With a career spanning over four decades, Callow has captivated audiences across film, television, and theater. Known for his versatile performances, he gained prominence in films such as Four Weddings and a Funeral, A Room with a View, and the A Star Is Born (2023) alongside Lady Gaga. His contributions to the performing arts have earned him numerous accolades, including an OBE (Order of the British Empire) for his services to drama.
| Occupation | Voice Actors |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | June 15, 1949 |
| Age | 76 Years |
| Birth Place | Streatham, London, England |
| Horoscope | Gemini |
| Country | England |
Popularity
Simon Callow's Popularity over time
Height, Weight & Measurements
Simon Callow stands at approximately 6 feet (183 cm) tall and weighs around 180 pounds (82 kg). His body measurements reflect a healthy physique, though exact numbers on his waist, chest, and other metrics are not publicly available. With his striking presence, Callow continues to leave a memorable impression on stage and screen.
Family, Dating & Relationship Status
Currently, Simon Callow is private about his personal life. Throughout his life, there has been speculation about his relationships, but he has typically opted to keep such matters out of the limelight. Historically, he has been open about his bisexuality and has had notable relationships with various individuals in the performing arts. As of 2025, there is no confirmed report of a boyfriend or partner, as he focuses primarily on his career and artistic pursuits.
His father was of French descent and his mother was of Danish and German ancestry. His father left when Simon was 18 months old, and he was brought up by his mother and grandmothers. He and his mother travelled to Northern Rhodesia (now called Zambia) when he was nine to try and reconcile with his father.
This did not happen and Callow was sent for three years to boarding school in South Africa. He and his mother returned to Britain when he was twelve. He was raised as a Catholic.
Callow was a student at the London Oratory School in West Brompton, and then went on to study briefly at Queen's University Belfast in Northern Ireland, where he was active in the gay liberation movement. He gave up his degree course after a year to take a three-year acting course at the Drama Centre London.
Net Worth and Salary
In 2025, Simon Callow's estimated net worth is approximately $8 million. His revenue streams include acting, directing, writing, and public speaking engagements. Callow’s diverse portfolio has allowed him to maintain a healthy financial status, with income varying by project and performance engagements.
Career, Business and Investments
Simon Callow's career began in theater before transitioning into television and film. He has not only acted but also directed various successful productions. Callow currently engages in several lucrative projects, including stage productions and feature films. Additionally, he has authored several books, expanding his business acumen beyond acting. His investments primarily involve arts-related ventures and supporting emerging talent in the British film and theater industry.
Callow made his stage debut in 1973, appearing in The Three Estates at the Assembly Rooms Theatre, Edinburgh. In the early 1970s, he joined the Gay Sweatshop theatre company and performed in Martin Sherman's critically acclaimed Passing By.
In 1977, he took various parts in the Joint Stock Theatre Company's production of Epsom Downs and in 1979, he starred in Snoo Wilson's The Soul of the White Ant at the Soho Poly.
Social Network
Simon Callow is relatively active on social media, where he shares insights into his professional life, opinions on current events, and his passion for the arts. He can be found on platforms like Twitter and Instagram, where he has accumulated a considerable following, allowing fans to connect with him and stay updated on his projects.
Callow appeared as Verlaine in Total Eclipse (1982), Lord Foppington in The Relapse (1983) and the title role in Faust (1988) at the Lyric Hammersmith, where he also directed The Infernal Machine (with Dame Maggie Smith) in 1986. In 1985, he played Molina in Kiss of the Spiderwoman at the Bush Theatre, London.
He played Mozart in the premiere of Peter Shaffer's Amadeus at the National Theatre (1979), also appearing in the 1983 BBC original cast radio production.
He later wrote of having "discovered Mozart quite early: the operas, the symphonies, the concertos, the wind serenades were all very much part of my musical landscape when I was asked to play the part of the composer in Peter Shaffer's Amadeus; possibly this was one of the reasons I got the job." He appeared at the National Theatre as Orlando in As
You Like It (1979) and Fulganzio in Life of Galileo (1980).
Education
Callow was educated at the prestigious Queen's College, London, followed by a study of drama at the University of Cambridge. His education has played a significant role in shaping his artistic capabilities and breadth of knowledge in theater arts. This strong educational foundation supported his development into one of the UK's prominent performing artists.
Callow was the reader of The Twits and The Witches in the Puffin Roald Dahl Audio Books Collection (ISBN 978-0-140-92255-4), and has done audio versions of several abridged P.G. Wodehouse books that feature, among others, the fictional character Jeeves. They include Very Good, Jeeves and Aunts Aren't Gentlemen.
Callow is the reader of the audio book edition of William E. Wallace's Michelangelo, God's Architect, published by Princeton University Press. Callow narrated the audiobook of Robert Fagles' 2006 translation of Virgil's The Aeneid.
In November 2009, "Mini Stories", a recording by the Caput Ensemble of Haflidi Hallgrimsson's settings of the surreal poetry of Daniil Kharms, featuring Callow as the narrator, was released by Hyperion Records.
