Simon Kinberg

Simon Kinberg

51 · Born: Aug 2, 1973

Personal Details

Official Socials
BornAug 2, 1973 London, England, UK
Parents
  • Jud Kinberg

Biography

Simon Kinberg is a multifaceted British creative force, boasting a wide-ranging portfolio of accomplishments in the realm of film production, direction, and screenwriting.

Notably, Kinberg has been instrumental in bringing several high-profile franchises to life on the big screen, including the X-Men series, which has spanned numerous films and has garnered widespread acclaim.

His impressive résumé also includes producing credits for other notable films, such as Fant4stic, Logan, the Deadpool films, Cinderella, and The Martian.

In addition to his work behind the camera, Kinberg has also ventured into television, serving as the creator of the animated series Star Wars Rebels, which takes place in the Star Wars universe, specifically between the events of Revenge of the Sith and Rogue One.

Furthermore, Kinberg has demonstrated his versatility as a writer, penning scripts for films such as Mr. and Mrs. Smith, X-Men: The Last Stand, and Jumper.

One of his most notable directorial efforts to date is Dark Phoenix, the culmination of the X-Men Beginnings film series.

Throughout his career, Kinberg has consistently demonstrated a keen eye for storytelling and a deep understanding of what makes compelling characters and narratives tick.

Career

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2005
Mr. & Mrs. Smith
Mr. & Mrs. Smith as Investment Banker #1
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2020
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2019
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2016
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2007
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2024
Mr. & Mrs. Smith
Mr. & Mrs. Smith as Characters
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2016
X-Men: Apocalypse
X-Men: Apocalypse as Screenplay, Story
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2015
Fantastic Four
Fantastic Four as Screenplay
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2014
X-Men: Days of Future Past
X-Men: Days of Future Past as Story, Screenplay
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2012
This Means War
This Means War as Screenplay
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2009
Sherlock Holmes
Sherlock Holmes as Screenplay
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2008
Jumper
Jumper as Screenplay
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2006
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2005
Mr. & Mrs. Smith
Mr. & Mrs. Smith as Screenplay
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Luna Park
Luna Park as Writer
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2022
The 355
The 355 as Director, Writer
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2019
Dark Phoenix
Dark Phoenix as Director, Writer
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2021
Invasion
Invasion as Creator
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2019
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2014