Famous People with Name Simon

Simon Peter Gillis            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Simon Peter Gillis: was an American track and field athlete, a member of the New York Athletic Club, and the New York City Police Department. He was one of a group of athletes known as the Irish Whales and frequently kept company with members of the Irish American Athletic C

Simon Larose            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Simon Larose: is a former professional tennis player. He was Canada's top-ranked singles player for some months during 2003 and 2004. Larose retired from the tour shortly after being banned for two years for substance abuse. Larose joined the ATP professional tour at t

Simon Shnapir            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Simon Shnapir: is an American pair skater. His family emigrated to the United States when he was 16 months old. With partner Marissa Castelli, he is the 2009 World Junior bronze medalist and 2009 U.S. junior bronze medalist. Castelli & Shnapir placed 6th at the 2008-200

Simon Cho            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Simon Cho: is an American short track speed skater who was a member of the US Olympic Team for the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver. Cho began skating at the age of 3. He trained in Salt Lake City but moved back to Upper Marlboro, Maryland a year before the U.S. Ol

Simon Francis Dumont            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Simon Francis Dumont: is a U.S. freestyle skier.

Paul Martin Simon            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Paul Martin Simon: was an American politician from Illinois. He served in the United States House of Representatives from 1975 to 1985 and United States Senate from 1985 to 1997. He was a member of the Democratic Party. He was an unsuccessful candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination in 1988. During the campaign, he briefly captured the national attention and was considered a major candidate. This led to an appearance on the popular television show Saturday Night Live, co-hosting with celebrated singer Paul Simon.[1]

Julian Lincoln Simon            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Julian Lincoln Simon: was a professor of business administration at the University of Maryland and a Senior Fellow at the Cato Institute. He wrote many books and articles, mostly on economic subjects. He is best known for his work on population, natural resources, and immigration. He was the primary proponent of the cornucopian belief in endless benefits from resources and unlimited population growth empowered by technological progress. His works are often cited by libertarians in support of their arguments.[citation needed]

Paul Frederic Simon            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Paul Frederic Simon: is an American songwriter, musician, and member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. In 2006, Time magazine called him one of the 100 "people who shape our world."[1] As of 2007, he resides in New Canaan, Connecticut.[2]

Leslie Earl Simon            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Leslie Earl Simon: was an American scientist (born 1900)[1], and the author of the book, German Research in World War II: an analysis of the conduct of research. He was Major General, Ordnance Department, U.S. Army, and former Director of the Ballistic Research Laboratories

Joanna Simon            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Joanna Simon: is a distinguished American Mezzo-Soprano and currently a Manhattan based real estate broker. She was born in New York and is the sister of rock musician Carly Simon.Simon made her professional operatic debut in 1962 at the New York City Opera singing Che