Jean-Daniel Simon was born on November 30, 1942 in Salons-de-Provence, Bouches-du-Rhône, France. He was a director and writer, known for
Adelaide (1968),
Il pleut toujours où c'est mouillé (1974) and
Ils (1970). He was married to
Sylvie Fennec. He died on February 3, 2021 in Aulnay-sous-Bois, Seine-Saint-Denis, France.