Table of Biography
Simon Verhoeven is a director, screenwriter, former actor, and film composer from Germany. Simon Verhoeven is widely known for his role in movies like “Men in the City” (2009), “The Miracle of Bern” (2003), and “Men in the City 2” (2011).
Early Life
Simon Verhoeven was born on the 20th of June 1972, in Munich, Bavaria, Germany. His birth name is Simon Vincent Verhoeven and holds German nationality. According to his date of birth, he is 51 years old and has a birth sign of Gemini.
Verhoeven comes from a family with a strong background in the film industry. He was born to his father Michael Verhoeven, and his mother, Senta Berger. Meanwhile, his father is a BAFTA-winning + Oscar-nominated film director.
Along with his father, he runs their own production company, Santana Filmproduktion, which Michael Verhoeven and Senta Berger founded already in 1965.
Caption: Simon Verhoeven with his parents (Source: Imago Images)
His mother is an international screen actress. Similarly, he grew up with his sister Lis Verhoeven, and his brother Luca Verhoeven. His sister was a stage actress and director. His brother is also an actor who debuted in Simon’s first cinematic directorial effort “100 Pro” (2001).
Simon Verhoeven – Education
In 1991, he completed his high school education in Munich. Later, he relocated to New York to study acting at the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute. During his time in New York, he also studied jazz composition with Don Friedman and later film music scoring at the Berklee College of Music in Boston.
Later, this man was accepted to New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts in 1995 to study screenwriting and film directing, and he graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in 1999.
Professional Career
Simon began his career in the entertainment industry as an actor, appearing in various German films and TV shows. However, he soon shifted his focus to filmmaking and made his directorial debut with the comedy film “100 Pro” in 2001. The movie received positive reviews and established Verhoeven as a promising director.
In 2004, he wrote, directed, and produced the romantic comedy “Männerherzen” (Men in the City), which became a commercial success in Germany. The film was followed by a sequel, “Männerherzen… und die ganz, ganz große Liebe” (Men in the City 2), in 2011.
Other Works
Meanwhile, he continued his success with the horror-comedy film “Friend Request” in 2016, which was an international co-production and gained popularity for its social media-themed storyline. The movie received mixed reviews but achieved moderate success at the box office.
Caption: Simon Verhoeven doing his direction (Source: IMDb)
In 2017, he directed the German-language comedy film “Willkommen bei den Hartmanns” (Welcome to Germany), which explored the theme of refugees in Germany with a comedic approach. The film was a critical and commercial success, becoming one of the highest-grossing German films of that year.
Apart from directing, Verhoeven has also worked as a producer on several projects, including the German comedy film “Frau Ella” in 2013 and the thriller “Nichts zu verlieren” (Nothing to Lose) in 2018. In 2021, he directed and created a documentary series “FC Bayern – Behind the Legend.” Meanwhile, his recent directorial and co-produced work is a biopic “Girl You Know It’s True” released in 2022.
Awards
Caption: Simon Verhoeven with an award and clicking a photo with other actors (Source: Imago Images)
For his directorial works, Verhoeven has won several awards and recognitions. Till now, he has won two Jupiter Awards (2009, 2017), two Bogey Awards (2009, 2016), Bavarian Film Awards (2009, 2016), Goldene Leinwand (2016), European Film Award (2017), German Comedy Award (2017), Lola German Film Awards (2021) and many others.
Net Worth 2024
As of 2023, Verhoeven’s net worth is believed to be $1 million while his income and salary are still under review. His successful career as an actor is his primary source of income.
Relationship Status
This is no information about Verhoeven’s marriage, relationships, or dating history. Additionally, he has worked hard to keep all of his personal information hidden. According to some sources, he is married, but Verhoeven has not yet confirmed the rumors officially. However, he only has one son named David Verhoeven.
Caption: Simon Verhoeven kissing his son (Source: Imago Images)
There are currently no desperate rumors about Verhoeven’s personal or professional life. He appears to be doing his best without causing harm to others. Moreover, he has always been a straight man, for which he has never been in trouble.
Body Measurements
Caption: Simon Verhoeven attending an Award function (Source: derStandard.de)
Verhoeven stands 6 feet 2 inches tall and weighs an average. Moreover, he has black hair with a pair of dark brown eyes color.
Simon Verhoeven – Social Media
On his Instagram page ‘@simonverhoeven_official’ there are over 8.6k followers. Similarly, there are over 7.2k followers on his Facebook page and he is not active on Twitter.