When and where was Simon Kinberg born?
Simon David Kinberg was born in Hammersmith, London, England, on the 2nd of August 1973. He was born to American parents Monica Menell-Kinberg and Jud Kinberg.
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What education did Simon Kinberg complete before his film career?
Simon Kinberg graduated from Brentwood High School and earned an undergraduate degree from Brown University with Phi Beta Kappa honors and magna cum laude status. He secured a Master of Fine Arts from Columbia University School of the Arts in 2003.
Which films did Simon Kinberg write and produce in the X-Men franchise?
Simon Kinberg co-wrote X-Men: The Last Stand in 2006 and wrote and produced X-Men: Days of Future Past in 2014. He also wrote and produced X-Men: Apocalypse in 2016 and Dark Phoenix in 2019.
What Star Wars projects did Simon Kinberg work on?
Simon Kinberg was announced as the writer and co-producer of a new trilogy of Star Wars films in 2019. He also worked on Star Wars Rebels and served as a creative consultant on Star Wars: The Force Awakens and Rogue One.
Who did Simon Kinberg marry and when did he divorce?
Simon Kinberg married Mali Heled in a Jewish ceremony on the 26th of July 2001. The couple separated in 2014 and subsequently divorced in 2017.
When was Simon Kinberg named the highest-paid screenwriter in Hollywood?
The Hollywood Reporter named Simon Kinberg the highest-paid screenwriter in Hollywood in 2016. He also held a record for two X-Men scripts and was named one of the highest-paid producers in Hollywood that same year.