Peter Simon
Springfield Presence
Dr. Ed Bauer (October 1981 to October 1984; March 1986 to June 21, 1996; May 9th, 2002 to May 14th, 2004)
At a Glance
Peter Simon rejoined the cast of Guiding Light as Ed Bauer in May 2002 after a six-year absence. Simon began his career studying at the Exeter Academy and graduating from Williams College in Williamstown, MA. After graduation, Simon joined a professional repertory theater company at Purdue University.
After spending a season at the Barn Theater in Michigan, Simon moved back to New York where he appeared in numerous theater productions. In addition to his theater work, he made a name for himself on daytime television having appeared in Search for Tomorrow, As the World Turns, and Guiding Light.
Simon resides in New York City with his wife, Courtney Sherman, who is a script editor for As the World Turns and a former writer for Santa Barbara. The couple, who have five children between them, reside in New York. In addition to acting, Simon is also a playwright.
Acting Portfolio
TELEVISION
Guiding Light
Ed Bauer #4
October 1981 to October 1984; March 1986 to June 21, 1996; May 9th, 2002 to May 14th, 2004
The Cradle Will Fall
Dr. Ed Bauer
1983
As the World Turns
Ian McFarland
1979
Search for Tomorrow
Scott Phillips #1
1969-1977
Acting Portfolio
THEATRE
Romeo and Juliet
The Homecoming
Night Must Fall
at Purdue University
Kicking the Castle Down
P.S., Your Cat is Dead
Off-Broadway
The Happiness Cage
Cathedral of Chartres
Twelfth Night
at the New York Shakespeare Festival
Awards & Acclaim
Daytime Emmys Nomination, Outstanding Lead Actor (1994)
Soap Opera Digest Awards Nomination, Outstanding Lead Actor (1993, 1994, 1995)
Vital Statistics
Birthplace: New York, New York
Birthdate: September 27, 1943
Hair: Brown
Eyes: Brown
Marital Status: Married to Courtney Sherman, who costared with him on Search for Tomorrow, since June 1975. Sherman uses the name Courtney Simon as an acting credit.
Alma Mater: Williams College in Williamstown, MA
Children: Five between he and his wife
