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Peter Simon
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Birthdate

September 23, 1943

Birthplace

New York City, New York, USA

Spouse

Courtney Simon (1975-present)

Children

4

Occupation

Actor

Years Active

1969-2009

Peter Simon's daytime career began in 1969 when he joined Search for Tomorrow as Scott Phillips, a role he played until 1977. From 1979-1980, Simon played Ian McFarland on As the World Turns. Simon joined the cast of Guiding Light in 1981 as Ed Bauer. Simon left the show in 1984 but returned in 1986. Simon left GL in 1996 and wouldn't return until 2002. Simon left GL after two years but made a return during the last three months of the series in 2009.

Personal Life[]

Simon has been married to Courtney Simon since 1975 and they share one child. Simon was also married to Merle Louise and had three children.

Soapography[]

Awards and Nominations[]

Daytime Emmy Awards

YEAR CATEGORY CHARACTER/SERIES W/N
1994 Lead Actor Ed Bauer, Guiding Light N

Soap Opera Digest Awards

YEAR CATEGORY CHARACTER/SERIES W/N
1993 Outstanding Supporting Actor Ed Bauer, Guiding Light N
1994 Outstanding Lead Actor Ed Bauer, Guiding Light N
1995 Outstanding Lead Actor Ed Bauer, Guiding Light N
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