Simon West
Known for
In the credits, Simon West appears as a director who shapes what ends up on screen without appearing on it. Anyone who knows the name knows it from 'The Expendables 2'. He is also credited on 'Lara Croft: Tomb Raider'. Action is where most of these projects belong. The work is split between film and television rather than confined to either.
Simon West
14 Directed
4 Series
In the credits, Simon West appears as a director who shapes what ends up on screen without appearing on it. Anyone who knows the name knows it from 'The Expendables 2'. He is also credited on 'Lara Croft: Tomb Raider'. Action is where most of these projects belong. The work is split between film and television rather than confined to either.
Movies
Director
Wild Card
2015
Director
Con Air
1997
Director
The Mechanic
2011
Director
The Expendables 2
2012
Director
Lara Croft: Tomb Raider
2001
Director
Bride Hard
2025
Director
Old Guy
2024
Director
Stolen
2012
Director
The General's Daughter
1999
Director
When a Stranger Calls
2006
Director
Gun Shy
2017
Director
Skyfire
2019
Director
Stratton
2017
Director
The Legend Hunters
2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Simon West and where are they from?
Simon West is 65 years old, born on July 17, 1961 in Letchworth, Hertfordshire, England, UK.
What are the most famous roles of Simon West?
Simon West is best known for directing The Expendables 2, Lara Croft: Tomb Raider, Con Air.
How many movies has Simon West directed?
Over a 29-year career (since 1997), Simon West has directed or written 14 films and worked on 4 TV shows.
What was Simon West's first movie?
The career of Simon West began with Raider ().
What is Simon West's most recent movie or series?
Simon West's most recent release is The Legend Hunters, which premiered on May 28, 2026.
What TV shows has Simon West created or directed?
On television, Simon West has appeared in Human Target, Boundless, The Cape, Keen Eddie.
Simon West
1961-07-17 · Letchworth, Hertfordshire, England, UK
Simon West (born 1961) is an English-born film director. West started as a film editor with the BBC, then directed documentaries and commercials including many for Budweiser. His film directing career started when he directed Con Air in 1997.