Simon Darwen
Known For: Acting
Biography
Simon is an actor, voice-artist, communications trainer, lead facilitator and teacher. He trains individuals and teams and is comfortable facilitating large groups as well as tailoring courses to the specific needs of individuals. A professional actor with 20 years experience, his work in these fields and others has been instrumental in shaping his highly engaging, practical and effective training style. Simon has worked with senior management and staff teams at Luis Vuitton, Moet Hennessy, Richemont and Luxottica among others. As an actor, he has performed onstage at the Royal Shakespeare Company and numerous theatres around the country. He has also performed in theatres in Toronto, New York, Dubai and Japan. Theatre companies worked with include Out of Joint, Paines Plough and the National Theatre. On television he has appeared in Call the Midwife, Silent Witness, Years and Years and Top Boy among others. Simon is also a voice-artist and has narrated dozens of audio books and radio plays. He also pops up in numerous voiceovers. He is a lead acting teacher at City Lit. Also a freelance acting teacher specialising in Audition Technique, Scene Study, Meisner, Practical Aesthetics and Professional Practice.
Filmography
2024
- The Agency as Captain
2023
- The Great Escaper as Male TV Announcer
2021
- The Machines That Built America as Ray Dewalt
2019
- Years and Years as Wildlife Expert
2018
- Britannia as Guard
2017
- Combat Ships as Steve Sadlon (radioman LST 507)
2012
- Call the Midwife as Ted
- The Bletchley Circle as Official
1996
- Silent Witness as Reporter
1984
- The Bill as Ryan Nelson