Simon Sears Biography: Spouse, Children, Age, Height, Net Worth, Parents, Movies & TV Shows

Simon Sears is a versatile Danish actor recognised for his intense portrayals in theatre, film, and television.

With roots in stage performance and a rise through Nordic dramas to international series, he stands as a respected voice in Scandinavian storytelling and beyond.

Profile

• Full Name: Simon Sears
• Stage Name: Simon Sears
• Born: January 25, 1984
• Age: 41 years old
• Birthplace: Roskilde, Denmark
• Nationality: Danish
• Occupation: Actor
• Height: 5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
• Parents: Mr. Sears and Mrs. Sears
• Siblings: Two older siblings
• Spouse: Ingibjörg Skúladóttir
• Children: Two sons
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $1 million USD

Early Life and Education

Simon Sears is a versatile Danish actor. He was born on January 25, 1984, in Roskilde, Denmark.

Brought up by his parents, Mr. Sears from Italian roots and Mrs. Sears from Danish heritage, in the nearby town of Solrød Strand, he shared a home with two older siblings amid modest means tied to his father’s artistic family background.

He weighed various paths before theatre called, moving briefly to Hjørring then enrolling at the Danish National School of Performing Arts in Copenhagen, where he graduated in 2014. His ethnicity blends Italian and Danish influences, and he holds Christian beliefs.

Career

Simon Sears launched into professional acting in 2015 on stage, taking roles in productions like Koks i kulissen and Cabaret at the Royal Danish Theatre, plus Visen om Sidsel at Grønnegårds Teatret.

His screen entry came with 9. April that year, opposite Pilou Asbæk, followed by a lead in the 2017 film Winter Brothers that drew Bodil and Robert nods.

Television spotlight hit as Christian in the DR series Ride Upon the Storm (2017-2018), earning two Robert nominations and a win for best actor at the Italian Digital Fiction Festival.

He built on this with parts in The Bridge (2018), the thriller Shorta (2020), and Netflix’s Shadow and Bone (2021) as Ivan. Recent credits include Frederik: Those Who Kill (2023) and the Netflix thriller Secrets We Keep (2025), showcasing his command across Danish and global platforms.

Award and Nomination

• Reumert Talent Prize (2016)
• Robert Award Nomination for Best Actor in a Supporting Television Role (Ride Upon the Storm, 2018 and 2019)
• Bodil Award Nomination for Best Actor (Winter Brothers, 2018)
• Robert Award Nomination for Best Actor (Winter Brothers, 2018)
• Best Actor, Italian Digital Fiction Festival (Ride Upon the Storm, 2018)

Social Media

Simon Sears does not have a social media accounts.

Personal Life

Simon Sears, 41, is a versatile Danish actor. He shares life in Copenhagen with his Icelandic wife, Ingibjörg Skúladóttir, whom he married after years together; their first son, Skúli Leví, arrived in 2016 on the day of his Reumert win, joined by a second son in 2019.

At 5 ft 11 in, he keeps family close, drawing balance from quiet routines amid a demanding schedule.

Filmography

• Secrets We Keep (2025) – Actor
• Frederik: Those Who Kill (2023) – Actor
• Shadow and Bone (2021) – Ivan
• Shorta (2020) – Actor
• Ride Upon the Storm (2017–2018) – Christian
• Winter Brothers (2017) – Emil
• 9. April (2015) – Actor

Net Worth

Simon Sears, is a versatile Danish actor. His net worth reaches about $1 million USD, pulled from theatre runs, Danish films, TV leads, and streaming roles in the entertainment field.