Who is James Simons?
James Simons is a director of television series, producer, and screenwriter. He is the executive producer and director of the famous television series ‘Malcolm in the Middle.’
James Simons also has produced many series that have enjoyed vast viewership; they include Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman.
He is also the ex-husband of actress and casting director Eliza Roberts.
Quick Facts About James Simons
| Full Name | James Simons |
| Career | Film Producer, Screenwriter |
| Age | Born.October 10, 1966 (age 56) |
| Nationality | American |
| Net Worth | $500,000 |
James Simons Biography
James Simons is a producer, screenwriter, and director.
He is the father of musician Keaton Simons and Morgan Simons, whom he shares with ex-wife Eliza Robert an actress, acting coach, and casting director.
She is the wife and manager of Eric Roberts, also an actor. Eric is the elder brother of the famous actress Julia Roberts.
James Simons Career
James Simons has had a career spanning more than two decades. He is known for his executive producing and directing roles in the famous television series Malcolm in the Middle, Moonlighting, Columbo, Help Me Help You, Two Families, The Ex List, Sons of Tucson, Outsourced, Free Agents, and Go On.
James got nominated for several awards, like Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Comedy Series in 2011.
James Simons Family
It is vague if James Simons is a British or an American citizen. Details on how he met his ex-wife Eliza Roberts and how long they stayed married are unknown as the former couple has not given or divulged details about their relationship.
However, during their relationship James and Eliza had two children; Keaton Simons and Morgan Simons.
James Simons’s Wife, Eliza Roberts
Eliza Roberts, also known as Eliza Garrett, was born in Los Angeles, California, on January 23, 1953.
She is an only child to the late screenwriter David Rayfiel and screenwriter, producer, and director of the late Lila Garrett.
Eliza is an actress and casting director, but she is known mainly as the wife of American actor Eric Roberts and stepmother of actress Emma Roberts. Her beautiful eyes are blue and her hair brown.
Eliza was married to film producer James Simons. The dates of their wedding and divorce stand undisclosed. We believe they were together for about three years.
Eliza and her ex-husband James Simons share two children, Morgan Simons, owner of a bake shop, and Keaton Simons, an actor and musician.
Eliza met her current husband, actor Eric Roberts on an MGM Grand Airlines plane.
They were seated next to each other while she was going through the script Intersection written by her biological father, the Late David Rayfiel.
Before marrying Eliza, Eric Roberts was in a relationship with Late American actress Sandra Dale Dennis for five years.
In 1990 he dated Kelly Cunningham, who later gave birth to his daughter, actress Emma Roberts on February 10, 1991.
Eric Roberts and Kelly Cunningham had legal battles for custody of their daughter Emma.
In 1993 Julia Roberts, Eric’s sister, sided with his brothers’ Ex, Kelly Cunningham, in their legal custody battle of their daughter Emma.
This move by Julia Roberts severed her relationship with her brother as she did not see him fit to have custody of her niece Emma due to his long history of drug addiction and abuse.
Eric, in the past, got into an accident in 1981 that made him fall into a coma for three days and a month in hospital.
He ended up with retarded speech that he overcame after months of therapy. Presently Eric and his sister Julia Roberts are on good terms.
Shortly after, Eric Roberts and Kelly Cunningham split. He married Eliza on August 16, 1992, in a private wedding attended by close friends and family members.
From an interview and her Instagram bio, one can see Eliza has tried to have a healthy relationship with her stepdaughter Emma Roberts.
Eliza has had to deal with his drug addiction during her marriage to Eric Roberts.
They appeared on Celebrity Rehab with Dr Drew and addressed his marijuana addiction.
James Simons Children
James Simons is a father of two, Keaton Simons and Morgan Simons.
Keaton Simons is 48 years, born on July 20, 1978. He is known as a singer and songwriter.
Following in his parent’s footsteps, on Instagram, he describes himself as a producer and film producer.
While his mother was pregnant with him, she appeared in National Lampoons Animal House.
Keaton Simons appeared alongside his stepfather Eric Roberts a patient on Celebrity Rehab with Dr Drew in 2010, where they reunited after 16 years.
They had not spoken after a violent argument where Keaton went and got a bat and hit his stepfather, Eric, leaving him with broken ribs. At the show, Keaton performed.
Keaton has made guest appearances in some shows, Malcolm in the Middle and American Dreams.
In 2004, he released his EP, Currently and a full-length album in 2008. In 2013, he released his second album, Beautiful Pain, on the record label Best Revenge Records, created in 2012.
Keaton’s music has been featured in several television shows, including NCIS: Los Angeles, Suits, Anarchy, and many more.
Keaton played all the other instruments in his second album, Beautiful Pain, except for the drums.
Keaton Simons is currently the lead band guitarist for Brett Young. He lives in California and Nashville.
James Simon’s daughter Morgan Simons is a professional chef and casting director.
She owns a business in Los Angeles, California, www.pibakeshop.com. In 2014, Morgan made an appearance in the show Celebrity Wife Swap.
Simons’ relationship with his children is unknown though his daughter, Morgan Simons, has a close relationship with her stepfather, actor Eric Roberts.
James Simons Age
Simons was born in 1966 and is 56 years old.
James Simons Net Worth
Simons has a net worth of $500,000.
James Simons Height and Weight
Simons stands tall at 5ft 11 inches and weighs 75 kg.
James Simons Social Media
Due to his private lifestyle, James has refused to have an online presence. When this changes, you will be the first to be informed by VIP TEA ROOM.