About Simon Oakland (1915 - 1983)

Simon Oakland was born on August 28, 1915 in New York City. Simon passed away on August 29, 1983 in Cathedral City, California from cancer.

Oakland began his career as a concert violinist, turning to acting in the late 1940's.

Simon had several roles in Broadway hits, including LIGHT UP THE SKY, THE SHRIKE and INHERIT THE WIND.

In 1958, Simond Oakland made his film debut in I WANT TO LIVE !

In the early 1980s, Simon Oakland narrated regional television commercials for Federal Express and The Journal Newspapers.

Simon Oakland's other notable credits include...