Simon Wincer
🎂 Jan 1, 1943 (83)
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Simon Wincer is a director born in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. They directed the film Free Willy, one of their most celebrated works. They also directed Crocodile Dundee in Los Angeles and The Phantom. They have directed 27 films and 16 TV productions, working mainly across genres like adventure, comedy. They have won 2 Emmy Awards.
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Free Willy
1993
The Phantom
1996
Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man
1991
Crocodile Dundee in Los Angeles
2001
Quigley Down Under
1990
D.A.R.Y.L.
1985
The Cup
2011
Lightning Jack
1994
Monte Walsh
2003
Operation Dumbo Drop
1995
Young Black Stallion
2003
Harlequin
1980
Flash
1997
The Lighthorsemen
1987
Snapshot
1979
Phar Lap
1983
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Simon Wincer?
Simon Wincer is 83 years old, born on January 1, 1943 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
Where is Simon Wincer from?
Simon Wincer was born in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
What are the most famous roles of Simon Wincer?
Simon Wincer is best known as a director/writer for Free Willy, Crocodile Dundee in Los Angeles, The Phantom.
How many movies has Simon Wincer directed?
Simon Wincer has directed/written 27 films and worked on 16 TV shows.
What was Simon Wincer's first movie?
Simon Wincer's first credited film was The Haunting of Hewie Dowker (1976).
What is Simon Wincer's most recent movie?
Simon Wincer's most recent movie is The Cup (2011).
What are Simon Wincer's best movies?
Simon Wincer's most acclaimed films include: Free Willy (1993), Crocodile Dundee in Los Angeles (2001), The Phantom (1996), Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man (1991), Quigley Down Under (1990).
What TV shows has Simon Wincer created or directed?
Simon Wincer is known for TV work including: Lonesome Dove, The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles, Into the West, Comanche Moon.
How long has Simon Wincer been working in film?
Simon Wincer has been active since 1976 — a career spanning 50 years.
Simon Wincer
1943-01-01 · Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Simon Wincer (born 1943 in Sydney) is an Australian film director and film producer. He attended Cranbrook School, Bellevue Hill, Sydney from 1950 to 1961. On leaving school he worked as a stage hand at TV Station Channel 7. By the 1980s he directed over 200 hours of television. In 1986 he directed the made for TV movie The Last Frontier and also won a Christopher Award.
His most successful film to date is the 1993 film Free Willy.Simon Wincer, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.