Introduction: Portrait of the Writer as a Schizophrenic (The Comedy of Neil Simon, Random House 1972)

Marvin Neil Simon was born on July 4, 1927, the second son of Irving Simon, a Jewish
travelling salesman, and his wife Mamie. He grew up in the Bronx in New York City.

As early as 1948 he was writing scripts together with his brother Danny for radio and
television. His sketches for Phil Silvers, Gary Moore, Jerry Lewis etc. contributed to his
wide acclaim. He and his brother separated and Neil began writing for the
New York theater scene.

full name: Marvin Neil Simon
born: July 4, 1927 in Bronx, NY
parents: Irving (salesperson) and Mamie Simon
married: Joan Baim (dancer), September 10, 1953 (died, 1973)
married:  Marsha Mason (actress), October 25, 1973 (divorced, 1982)
married:  Diane Lander, 1987 (divorced, 1988)
remarried: Diane Lander, 1990
children:  (first marriage) Ellen, Nancy; (third marriage) Bryn (adopted daughter)
education:  attended New York University, 1946, and University of Denver

career:
Producer, playwright, and screenwriter.
Eugene O'Neill Theatre, New York City, owner.
Warner Brothers, mailroom clerk, 1946
Camp Tamiment, PA, wrote material for revues, 1952-53
Military Service: U.S. Army Air Forces, sports editor for Rev-Meter, 1945-46.

member: Dramatists Guild, Writers Guild of America

address (agent): A. Da Silva, 502 Park Ave., New York, NY 10022; and G. DaSilva, 10100 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90067.

address (contact): Armstrong, Hirsch, Jackoway, Tyreman, and Wertheimer, 1888 Century Park, 18th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90067.