Simon Maiden - Actor Profile

Simon Maiden

Acting
Updated: Apr 11, 2026
10Total Films
7.5 Highest Rated
Birth Place: Ballarat, Victoria, Australia

About Simon Maiden

Simon Maiden is an Australian actor. He was born in Ballarat, Victoria to parents Stuart (a teacher) and Pamela (a theatre manager) and is of Scottish heritage. A graduate of the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) he has appeared in the feature films The Dressmaker, The Great Raid, Romulus My Father and The Killer Elite. On television he has portrayed Winston Churchill in Deadline Gallipoli, Sen. Graham Richardson in the telemovie Hawke and featured in Jack Irish, Wentworth, Newtons Law, Tangle, The Doctor Blake Mysteries and many more.

Simon Maiden Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Simon Maiden reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 10 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Simon Maiden's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 30% of Simon Maiden's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Upgrade, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Simon Maiden Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Simon Maiden's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Simon Maiden has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2024 Sleeping Dogs Eddie Finn Hit Similar →
2023 Blue Canaries Benji Flop Similar →
2018 Upgrade Stem (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2014 Love Notes Spencer Flop Similar →
2012 Underground: The Julian Assange Story Journalist Average Similar →
2010 Hawke Graham Richardson Average Similar →
2009 Scorched Teddy Average Similar →
2005 The Great Raid Father McPherson Hit Similar →
2005 Son of the Mask Animator Flop Similar →
2003 The Postcard Bandit Pritchard Flop Similar →

Simon Maiden - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Simon Maiden?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Simon Maiden is "Upgrade" with a rating of 7.5/10.

How many movies has Simon Maiden acted in?

Simon Maiden has been featured in at least 10 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Simon Maiden?

Other notable films include "Sleeping Dogs", "The Great Raid", and "Underground: The Julian Assange Story".

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