Simon West

Simon West
Born
Simon Alexander West

(1961-07-17) 17 July 1961
Occupations
  • Film director
  • film producer
Years active1986–present
Notable work
SpouseAmadea West
ChildrenLillie West

Emily West William West

Oliver West

Simon Alexander West (born 17 July 1961) is an English filmmaker. He has primarily worked in the action genre, including as the director of Con Air (1997), Lara Croft: Tomb Raider (2001), The Mechanic (2011), and The Expendables 2 (2012). Outside of action, he directed the mystery thriller film The General's Daughter (1999) and the psychological horror film When a Stranger Calls (2006).