Simon Maiden was born in Ballarat. He is a graduate of the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) and has appeared in the feature films The Dressmaker, The Great Raid, Romulus My Father and The Killer Elite. Extensive television appearances have included Deadline Gallipoli (Winston Churchill), the telemovie Hawke (Sen. Graham Richardson) and featured roles in Jack Irish, Wentworth, Newton's Law, Tangle, Scorched, Bed of Roses, Winners and Losers, Dangerous Remedy, Satisfaction, Rush, City Homicide and The Doctor Blake Mysteries.

An accomplished singer, songwriter and musician he possesses a chameleon-like voice that can mimic just about any accent and comfortably navigate across all styles. Such accomplishment was heard in the sci-fi thriller Upgrade, with Simon delivering the ominous vocals of 'Stem'.

His numerous theatre credits include A View From the Bridge and Last Man Standing for the Melbourne Theatre Company, Robots Vs Art with Tamarama Rock Surfers, Lamb and Reuben Guthrie for Red Stitch, Criminology and Love for the Malthouse Theatre, and Curtains for The Production Company.

Presently he is touring the country in the extraordinary Come From Away; the musical that delivers an timely celebration of community and kindness. Simon plays the role of Oz and has received accolades as a member of the uber-talented ensemble who deliver the story so passionately at every performance. Simon discusses the show, his extensive career and more, in this joyous episode of STAGES.

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