Acting
Britain Simons
Britain Simons hails from Durango, Colorado, born to Kelly Roelke, a talented photographer, and David Simons, an architect. He has an older sister named Gentry. Despite being raised without ties to the entertainment sector, Britain has carved out a successful career as an actor, online educator, and content creator, cultivating a vibrant online community of over 323,000 followers.
At the age of 14, Britain took a bold step to address his public speaking anxiety by auditioning for a theater production, which sparked his passion for the performing arts. While pursuing scholarships, he immersed himself in regional theater and performed with the prestigious Carnegie Hall Singers in New York City. In 2010, he received an esteemed full-ride Daniels Fund scholarship to Baylor University, where he chose to pursue a degree in theater performance and design, diverging from his family's architectural legacy. He graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theater Studies in 2014.
Britain began his journey in film and television shortly after graduation. He trained under acting coach John Kirby in Los Angeles and appeared in notable commercials, including those for Toyota and the War Dragons app. His music video credits include Calum Scott's "Dancing on My Own" and Bleachers' "Alfie's Song." Notable television roles include his debut in the Lifetime film *Online Abduction* and appearances in *Murder Book*, *Unusual Suspects*, and Disney's *Descendants: School of Secrets*. He also featured in the horror film *Holidays* and voiced the lead character Daichi in the Ultraman anniversary film.
Most recently, Britain has appeared in *Penny Dreadful: City of Angels* and *That '90s Show*. He remains active on social media, where he engages with fans and stars in various commercials, including State Farm and Motorola.
