Biography
Simon Northwood sees himself as a well-traveled and adaptable person. Born in Wimbledon, England, his family moved between the United States and Canada before finally settling in Burlington, Ontario, in 1980. With a father who served as a Carnival Cruise Director for over two decades, a love for travel and entertainment runs deep in his family. The world became his classroom. In 1985, Simon developed an interest in Martial Arts, a passion he continues today. He earned his Yodan belt (fourth-degree black belt) in Wado Kai Karate and competed for 24 years. In 2000, he was a member of the Canadian National Karate team. During his competitive years, his fascination with acting and stunt work grew. However, a career in animation was becoming more tangible. In 1992, Simon enrolled at Sheridan College to study animation. He spent a decade working in the field and was hired by Disney Studios Canada as an F/X Animator. While he enjoyed his animation work, his desire to bring his artistic talents to life on the big screen intensified over time. Driven by true passion and the urge to pursue his dreams, Simon left animation behind. He began taking acting classes and training to become what he calls an Action Actor. His goal was to appear on camera with speaking roles and perform his own stunts. Over the past 13 years, Simon has appeared in more than 50 film and television productions. He has acted in feature films such as Outlander, Repo Men, and most recently, Wolves. His television credits include Nikita, Lost Girl, IIIX The Series, and Alphas. Additionally, he has worked as a stunt performer in movies like 300, Immortals, Red, Robocop, Clown, Pacific Rim, and most recently, White House Down. Focused on his goals, Simon continues to take acting classes, treating every on-camera opportunity as a chance to grow and refine his skills as a performer.
