Simon Kassianides Biography: Wife, Age, Height, Net Worth, Movies & TV Shows, Partner, Girlfriend

Simon Mario Kassianides also known as Simon Kassianides is a versatile English actor, director, producer, and screenwriter, widely recognized for his role as Yusef Kabira in the 2008 James Bond film Quantum of Solace.

His career spans television, film, and theatre, with notable appearances in Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. and The Mandalorian.

Profile

• Full Name: Simon Mario Kassianides
• Stage Name: Simon Kassianides
• Born: August 7, 1979
• Age: 46 years old
• Birthplace: London, England, United Kingdom
• Nationality: British
• Occupation: Actor, Director, Producer, Screenwriter
• Height: 5 feet 10 inches
• Parents: Helen Kassianides, Mario Kassianides
• Siblings: Photis Kassianides
• Spouse: None
• Children: None
• Relationship: Dating
• Net Worth: $5 million to $10 million USD

Early Life and Education

Simon Kassianides, a distinguished actor and filmmaker, was born on August 7, 1979, in London, England, to Helen and Mario Kassianides, both business owners of Greek Cypriot descent.

Raised in Clapham alongside his older brother, Photis, a finance professional, Simon grew up in a supportive environment that valued education and creativity.

He attended Dulwich College, where he developed an interest in the arts.

Later, he graduated with honors from the University of Edinburgh in 2002 with a Master’s degree in International Business with Finance.

While initially planning a career in finance, Simon’s passion for storytelling led him to assist his mother in opening Urban Coffee, a fair-trade coffee shop in Tooting Broadway.

Career

Simon Kassianides, an accomplished actor and filmmaker, kicked off his career in 2004 with a role in the West End production of Tennessee Williams’ The Night of the Iguana opposite Woody Harrelson.

His television debut came the same year in the BBC series Casualty, followed by appearances in British shows like Ashes to Ashes, The Fixer, and Love Soup.

His breakthrough came in 2008 as Yusef Kabira in Quantum of Solace, a role that introduced him to international audiences alongside Daniel Craig.

He further showcased his versatility in films like Between Two Fires (2010) as Ali and Desert Dancer (2014).

On television, he played Sunil Bakshi in Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (2014–2017) and appeared in The Mandalorian (2019) and Pearson (2018) as Nick D’Amato.

As a filmmaker, Simon directed, produced, and starred in Geezas (2011), which premiered at the 2012 Hollywood Film Festival.

He also directed short films like Trust No One (2016) and sold his feature screenplay The Weatherman to a UK production house in 2021.

His voice work includes No-Name in How to Train Your Dragon 2 (2014).

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @simonkassianides
• Facebook Handle: Simon Kassianides
• Twitter Handle: @simonkassianides

Personal Life

Simon Kassianides, a skilled actor and filmmaker, is in a relationship with Julia Westman, as confirmed by his Valentine’s Day Instagram post on February 14, 2022, where he described her as the “light of my life.”

The couple has been sharing moments on social media since 2021, though they keep their relationship private.

Rumors of a connection with actress Eva Green, based on a single Instagram photo, remain unconfirmed and are likely speculative.

Born on August 7, 1979, Simon stands at 5 feet 10 inches and resides primarily in London and Los Angeles.

He has no children and has not been married.

Filmography:

• The Edge of Love (2008) – Supporting Role
• Quantum of Solace (2008) – Yusef Kabira
• Between Two Fires (2010) – Ali (Lead Role)
• Geezas (2011) – Actor, Director, Producer
• Desert Dancer (2014) – Supporting Role
• How to Train Your Dragon 2 (2014) – No-Name (Voice)
• Unforgettable (2017) – Michael Vargas
• Cliffs of Freedom (2019) – Supporting Role

Television:

• Casualty (2004) – Supporting Role
• Ashes to Ashes (2008) – Supporting Role
• The Fixer (2008) – Supporting Role
• Love Soup (2008) – Supporting Role
• Recovery (2007) – Supporting Role
• The Kylie Show (2007) – Supporting Role
• Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (2014–2017) – Sunil Bakshi (Recurring Role)
• Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders (2016) – Guest Role
• How to Get Away with Murder (2015) – Bruno (Guest Role)
• Suits (2018) – Nick D’Amato (Guest Role)
• Pearson (2018) – Nick D’Amato
• The Mandalorian (2019) – Supporting Role

Net Worth

Simon Kassianides, a successful actor and filmmaker, has an estimated net worth of $5 million to $10 million USD.

His wealth is derived from his acting roles in high-profile projects like Quantum of Solace and Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., as well as his work as a director and producer on films like Geezas and Trust No One.