Neil Simon

Writing

Neil Simon

Born July 4, 1927 · The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA

Died August 26, 2018 · aged 91

Marvin Neil Simon (July 4, 1927 – August 26, 2018) was an American playwright, screenwriter and author. He wrote more than 30 plays and nearly the same number of movie screenplays, mostly film adaptations of his plays. He has received three Tony Awards, and a Golden Globe Award as well as nominations for four Academy Awards and four Primetime Emmy Awards. He was awarded a Special Tony Award in 197…

Known For

Biloxi BluesBiloxi Blues · 1988
Biloxi Blues
6.21988
MovieComedyDrama
A Jewish teenager sets three goals: lose his virginity, become a writer, and survive World War II.
The Heartbreak KidThe Heartbreak Kid · 2007
The Heartbreak Kid
5.82007
MovieComedyRomance
Eddie, the 40-year-old confirmed bachelor finally says "I do" to the beautiful and sexy Lila. But during their honeymoon in Mexico, the woman of his dreams turns out to be a total nightmare, and the guy who could never pull the trigger realizes he’s jumped the gun.
Sweet CharitySweet Charity · 1969
Sweet Charity
6.91969
MovieComedyMusic
Taxi dancer Charity continues to have faith in the human race despite apparently endless disappointments at its hands, and hope that she will finally meet the nice young man to romance her away from her sleazy life. Maybe, just maybe, handsome Oscar will be the one to do it.
The Odd CoupleThe Odd Couple · 1968
The Odd Couple
7.41968
MovieComedy
In New York, Felix, a neurotic news writer who just broke up with his wife, is urged by his chaotic friend Oscar, a sports journalist, to move in with him, but their lifestyles are as different as night and day are, so Felix's ideas about housekeeping soon begin to irritate Oscar.
The Lonely GuyThe Lonely Guy · 1984
The Lonely Guy
6.21984
MovieComedyRomance
A writer for a greeting card company learns the true meaning of loneliness when he comes home to find his girlfriend in bed with another man.
Sweet CharitySweet Charity · 2006
Sweet Charity
2006
MovieMusicComedy
Brazilian adaptation of the Broadway classic starring Claudia Raia and filmed live in São Paulo
The Goodbye GirlThe Goodbye Girl · 1977
The Goodbye Girl
6.91977
MovieComedyDrama
After being dumped by her live-in boyfriend, an unemployed dancer and her 10-year-old daughter are reluctantly forced to live with a struggling off-Broadway actor.
Plaza SuitePlaza Suite · 1987
Plaza Suite
8.01987
Movie
Hilarity abounds in this portrait of three couples successively occupying a suite at the Plaza.

Movies

Biloxi BluesBiloxi Blues · 1988
Biloxi Blues
6.21988
MovieComedyDrama
A Jewish teenager sets three goals: lose his virginity, become a writer, and survive World War II.
The Heartbreak KidThe Heartbreak Kid · 2007
The Heartbreak Kid
5.82007
MovieComedyRomance
Eddie, the 40-year-old confirmed bachelor finally says "I do" to the beautiful and sexy Lila. But during their honeymoon in Mexico, the woman of his dreams turns out to be a total nightmare, and the guy who could never pull the trigger realizes he’s jumped the gun.
Sweet CharitySweet Charity · 1969
Sweet Charity
6.91969
MovieComedyMusic
Taxi dancer Charity continues to have faith in the human race despite apparently endless disappointments at its hands, and hope that she will finally meet the nice young man to romance her away from her sleazy life. Maybe, just maybe, handsome Oscar will be the one to do it.
The Odd CoupleThe Odd Couple · 1968
The Odd Couple
7.41968
MovieComedy
In New York, Felix, a neurotic news writer who just broke up with his wife, is urged by his chaotic friend Oscar, a sports journalist, to move in with him, but their lifestyles are as different as night and day are, so Felix's ideas about housekeeping soon begin to irritate Oscar.
The Lonely GuyThe Lonely Guy · 1984
The Lonely Guy
6.21984
MovieComedyRomance
A writer for a greeting card company learns the true meaning of loneliness when he comes home to find his girlfriend in bed with another man.
Sweet CharitySweet Charity · 2006
Sweet Charity
2006
MovieMusicComedy
Brazilian adaptation of the Broadway classic starring Claudia Raia and filmed live in São Paulo
The Goodbye GirlThe Goodbye Girl · 1977
The Goodbye Girl
6.91977
MovieComedyDrama
After being dumped by her live-in boyfriend, an unemployed dancer and her 10-year-old daughter are reluctantly forced to live with a struggling off-Broadway actor.
Plaza SuitePlaza Suite · 1987
Plaza Suite
8.01987
Movie
Hilarity abounds in this portrait of three couples successively occupying a suite at the Plaza.
Omaka parOmaka par · 1996
Omaka par
1996
MovieComedy
At the home of Ulla, the girlfriends meet, as usual. This evening, however, pedantic Beatrice needs to move in with Ulla because she has been thrown out by her husband. Ulla knows the solution to Bea's problem and invites her neighbors, two fiery Spaniards.
Murder by DeathMurder by Death · 1976
Murder by Death
7.21976
MovieComedyCrime
Lionel Twain invites the world's five greatest detectives to a 'dinner and murder'. Included are a blind butler, a deaf-mute maid, screams, spinning rooms, secret passages, false identities and more plot turns and twists than are decently allowed.
The Odd Couple IIThe Odd Couple II · 1998
The Odd Couple II
6.31998
MovieAdventureComedy
Brucey, the son of Oscar, calls his father to invite him to his wedding to Felix's daughter next Sunday in California. Oscar and Felix meet again at Los Angeles International Airport and rent a car in order to go to San Malina for the wedding.
The Cheap DetectiveThe Cheap Detective · 1978
The Cheap Detective
6.41978
MovieComedyCrime
A spoof of the entire 1940s detective genre. San Francisco private detective, Lou Pekinpaugh is accused of murdering his partner at the instigation of his mistress—his partner's wife.
Barefoot in the ParkBarefoot in the Park · 1967
Barefoot in the Park
7.11967
MovieComedyRomance
In this film based on a Neil Simon play, newlyweds Corie, a free spirit, and Paul Bratter, an uptight lawyer, share a sixth-floor apartment in Greenwich Village. Soon after their marriage, Corie tries to find a companion for mother, Ethel, who is now alone, and sets up Ethel with neighbor Victor. Inappropriate behavior on a double date causes conflict, and the young couple considers divorce.
The Out-of-TownersThe Out-of-Towners · 1999
The Out-of-Towners
5.81999
MovieComedyRomance
The adventures of married couple Henry and Nancy Clark, vexed by misfortune while in New York City for Henry's job interview.
Drôle de coupleDrôle de couple · 1987
Drôle de couple
9.01987
MovieComedy
California SuiteCalifornia Suite · 1978
California Suite
5.81978
MovieComedyDrama
The misadventures of four groups of guests at the Beverly Hills Hotel.
The Good DoctorThe Good Doctor · 1978
The Good Doctor
0.51978
MovieDrama
A writer (made to resemble Russian playwright Anton Chekhov) narrates a collection of his stories, all of which are written in the style of Chekhov.
Goodbye Shirazi GirlGoodbye Shirazi Girl · 2019
Goodbye Shirazi Girl
2019
MovieRomanceComedy
This film is an adaptation of Neil Simon's The Goodbye Girl.
Plaza SuitePlaza Suite · 1982
Plaza Suite
1982
MovieComedyTV Movie
HBO filmed version of the Neil Simon play (filmed in front of a live audience) has three separate acts set in the same hotel suite in New York's Plaza Hotel with Lee Grant and Jerry Orbach playing three roles.
Max Dugan ReturnsMax Dugan Returns · 1983
Max Dugan Returns
6.61983
MovieComedyDrama
An English teacher and struggling single mother has her life disrupted when the father who abandoned her as a child comes back into her life.
RumeursRumeurs · 1991
Rumeurs
4.01991
MovieComedy
After the FoxAfter the Fox · 1966
After the Fox
6.11966
MovieCrimeComedy
A criminal mastermind sets up a phony film production as part of a plan to smuggle stolen gold.
Seems Like Old TimesSeems Like Old Times · 1980
Seems Like Old Times
6.31980
MovieComedyRomance
After being falsely accused of robbing a bank, a writer seeks the help of his lawyer ex-wife to clear his name. However, hilarity ensues when he must hide from her husband, who’s throwing a party for law enforcement officials.
The Sunshine BoysThe Sunshine Boys · 1975
The Sunshine Boys
6.91975
MovieComedy
Lewis and Clark, aka The Sunshine Boys, were famous comedians during the vaudeville era, but off-stage they couldn't stand each other and haven't spoken in over 20 years of retirement. Willy Clark's nephew is the producer of a TV variety show that wants to feature a reunion of this classic duo. It is up to him to try to get the Sunshine Boys back together again.

TV Shows

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny CarsonThe Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson · 1962
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
7.51962
Series
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson is a talk show hosted by Johnny Carson under The Tonight Show franchise from 1962 to 1992. It originally aired during late-night. For its first ten years, Carson's Tonight Show was based in New York City with occasional trips to Burbank, California; in May 1972, the show moved permanently to Burbank, California. In 2002, The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson was ranked #12 on TV Guide's 50 Greatest TV Shows of All Time.
CBS News Sunday MorningCBS News Sunday Morning · 1979
CBS News Sunday Morning
7.01979
Series
The sparkling notes of a trumpet fanfare and the familiar logo of the sun alert viewers that it's time for CBS's Sunday morning staple. Journalist Jane Pauley helms the show, taking over hosting duties from Charles Osgood, who spent 22 years on the job. A morning talk show, this program airs at a different pace and focuses much of its attention on the performing arts. After a quick update of the day's news and national weather, correspondents offer longer-length segments on a variety of topics, from architecture to ballet to music to pop culture to politics.
FrasierFrasier · 1993
Frasier
7.71993
SeriesComedyFamily
After many years spent at the “Cheers” bar, Frasier moves back home to Seattle to work as a radio psychiatrist after his policeman father gets shot in the hip on duty.
The Merv Griffin ShowThe Merv Griffin Show · 1962
The Merv Griffin Show
6.61962
Series
Love, American StyleLove, American Style · 1969
Love, American Style
6.21969
SeriesComedy
An anthology comedy series featuring a line up of different celebrity guest stars appearing in anywhere from one, two, three, and four short stories or vignettes within an hour about versions of love and romance.
The Dick Cavett ShowThe Dick Cavett Show · 1968
The Dick Cavett Show
6.81968
Series
The Dick Cavett Show has been the title of several talk shows hosted by Dick Cavett on various television networks.
The Odd CoupleThe Odd Couple · 1970
The Odd Couple
7.81970
SeriesComedy
Felix and Oscar are two divorced men. Felix is neat and tidy while Oscar is sloppy and casual. They share a Manhattan apartment, and their different lifestyles inevitably lead to conflicts.
Alta comediaAlta comedia · 1970
Alta comedia
6.01970
SeriesComedy
The Kennedy Center HonorsThe Kennedy Center Honors · 1978
The Kennedy Center Honors
7.41978
Series
The Kennedy Center Honors is an annual honor given to those in the performing arts for their lifetime of contributions to American culture.
The Rosie O'Donnell ShowThe Rosie O'Donnell Show · 1996
The Rosie O'Donnell Show
4.11996
SeriesFamily
The Rosie O'Donnell Show was an American daytime television talk show hosted and produced by actress and comedian Rosie O'Donnell. It aired for six seasons from 1996 to 2002. Topics often discussed on the show include Broadway, children, extended families and charitable works, people and organizations. The show was based out of Studio 8G at NBC's Rockefeller Center studios in New York City, NY, USA and was produced and syndicated by KidRo Productions, Telepictures Productions and Warner Bros. Television.
The New Odd CoupleThe New Odd Couple · 1982
The New Odd Couple
5.81982
SeriesComedy
The New Odd Couple is an American sitcom that aired on ABC from 1982–1983, and was an updated version of the 1970s television series The Odd Couple. The New Odd Couple was the second attempt to remake a series of one of Neil Simon's plays with a primarily African-American cast. The first was Barefoot in the Park.
Inside the Actors StudioInside the Actors Studio · 1994
Inside the Actors Studio
7.61994
Series
James Lipton sits down with some of the world's most accomplished actors and directors for penetrating, fascinating interviews.
مخمخ و مشمش الثنائي المدهشمخمخ و مشمش الثنائي المدهش · 1975
مخمخ و مشمش الثنائي المدهش
7.81975
SeriesAnimation
The Oddball Couple was an animated half hour Saturday morning show that ran on the ABC TV network from September 6, 1975 to September 3, 1977. The show was a production of DePatie-Freleng Enterprises in association with Paramount Television and was an animated homage to the Neil Simon play-turned movie-turned hit TV series The Odd Couple, which was ironic because this series premiered the same year that the show to which it paid homage was canceled by ABC. The show initially aired at 11:30am ET the first season and was switched to 12 Noon ET the following season.