Date of Birth: August 25, 1957
Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Date of Death: (The individual is currently alive; hence, this section is not applicable.)
Biography
Simon Montagu McBurney is an acclaimed English actor, writer, and director born in Cambridge, England. He is best known as the founder and artistic director of the renowned theatre company Complicité. His innovative and often avant-garde approach to theatre has earned him international acclaim and numerous awards. McBurney’s career spans stage, film, and television. He has appeared in major films such as “The Theory of Everything,” “Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation,” and provided the voice for Kreacher in “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1.” His work in theatre has not only pushed the boundaries of conventional storytelling but has also explored the integration of multimedia elements in live performances.
5 Interesting Facts about Simon McBurney
1. Simon McBurney studied English literature at Peterhouse, Cambridge.
2. He trained as an actor at the Jacques Lecoq International School of Theatre in Paris.
3. McBurney’s theatre company, Complicité, was founded in 1983 and is known for its highly physical and visually inventive productions.
4. He was awarded an OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) in 2005 for his services to drama.
5. McBurney directed the critically acclaimed production “The Encounter,” which was known for its innovative use of binaural sound technology.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Simon McBurney
1. “Theatre is the art form of the present: it exists only in the present, and then it’s gone.”
2. “You can’t create anything of substance unless you are prepared to risk failing.”
3. “Theatre does not exist in order to provide answers, but to ask questions.”
4. “The most important thing in theatre is the relationship between the actor and the audience.”
5. “Innovation comes from not knowing what you’re doing.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Simon McBurney’s highest net worth is estimated to be around $5 million.
Children
Simon McBurney has three children: Dora, Albert, and Esther, with his wife Cassie Yukawa, a concert pianist.
Relevant Links
1. [Simon McBurney – IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0565271/
2. [Complicité Theatre Company](https://www.complicite.org/
4. [Simon McBurney – Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simon_McBurney
5. [Simon McBurney’s Biography on The RSC](https://www.rsc.org.uk/about-us/ensemble/simon-mcburney
