David Simon
Biography
David Simon, born on 9 February 1960 in Washington, D.C., is an American author, journalist, screenwriter and television producer. He began his career as a reporter for The Baltimore Sun, where he covered crime and urban affairs for more than a decade. His experiences as a journalist inspired several of his television projects, particularly the acclaimed HBO crime drama The Wire (2002–2008), which he co-created with Ed Burns.
He also created and developed notable series such as Generation Kill (2008), Treme (2010–2013), The Deuce (2017–2019) and We Own This City (2022). His books include Homicide: A Year on the Killing Streets (1991) and The Corner: A Year in the Life of an Inner-City Neighborhood (1997), the latter co-written with Ed Burns. His work is widely recognised for its realistic portrayal of urban life, crime and social institutions.
