Simeon Daise Biography: Age, Parents, Siblings, Height, Net Worth, Movies & TV Shows, Girlfriend

Simeon Othello Daise, known professionally as Simeon Daise, is an American actor, director, and screenwriter. He first appeared on screen as an infant and has built a career spanning television, film, and independent projects centered on cultural storytelling.

He is best known for his early role on the Nickelodeon series Gullah Gullah Island, recurring appearances as Jabari Long on All American, and work in projects including Cheaper by the Dozen.

Simeon Daise
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	Simeon Othello Daise
Stage Name:	Simeon Daise
Born:	26 April 1993 (age 33 years old)
Place of Birth:	Beaufort, South Carolina, USA
Nationality:	American
Height:	1.83 m
Parents:	Ron Daise and Natalie Daise
Siblings:	Sara Makeba Daise
Occupation:	Actor, director, screenwriter
Net Worth:	$500,000

Early Life and Education

Simeon Daise came into the world on 26 April 1993 in Beaufort, South Carolina, to parents Ron Daise and Natalie Daise. He grew up alongside his sister Sara Makeba Daise in the Lowcountry region, rooted in Gullah Geechee culture.

From the age of five months he appeared with his family on the Nickelodeon series Gullah Gullah Island. He attended local schools in Beaufort, participated in high school theater productions such as The King and I, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, and High School Musical, and graduated in 2011. He is of African American and Gullah Geechee heritage, and his faith is Christianity.

Career

Simeon Daise began his professional career before he could speak, joining the cast of the Nickelodeon children’s series Gullah Gullah Island from 1994 to 1998 alongside his parents and sister. The show celebrated Gullah Geechee culture and introduced him to performing at a very young age.

After a period focused on school and basketball, he returned to acting in adulthood with guest and supporting roles. Early adult credits included appearances on Tyler Perry’s The Haves and the Have Nots, BET’s The Bobby Brown Story, and American Soul, as well as short films such as Novella and Don’t Hurt Yourself.

His career expanded with a recurring role as Jabari Long on the CW series All American and appearances on FX’s Snowfall. In 2022 he appeared in the Disney+ remake of Cheaper by the Dozen.

Parallel to his on-screen work, Daise developed as a writer and director, creating independent short films and focusing on Afrofuturist storytelling that highlights Black and Gullah Geechee narratives. He has spoken about using directing to reshape cultural perspectives and expand possibilities for representation.

In later years Daise co-founded SALTWATA, a media and lifestyle company dedicated to amplifying Afrofuturism through entertainment and fashion. He has executive produced projects exploring Gullah Geechee identity, including the documentary Saltwata Vibes with his sister.

His body of work reflects a consistent commitment to authentic cultural storytelling, moving from child performer to multi-hyphenate creative who acts, writes, directs, and produces material that challenges conventional narratives.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: simeondaise
• Facebook Handle: simeon.daise
• YouTube Channel: SaltwataFilms

Personal Life

Simeon Daise maintains a relatively private personal life focused on family, culture, and creative pursuits. No confirmed public information is available regarding a spouse, long-term romantic partners, or children.

Filmography

• Gullah Gullah Island (1994–1998)
• Novella (2018)
• Don’t Hurt Yourself (2018)
• Cheaper by the Dozen (2022)
• Fresh Territory

Net Worth

Simeon Daise has an estimated net worth of around $500,000. Earning from his career that began in childhood television, continued through recurring and guest roles on network and cable series,

a major streaming feature, independent short films, and his work as a director, writer, and producer under the SALTWATA banner.

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