Updated Feb 20, 2026
Details
Birthday
(Thursday)
Died
Nationality
Languages
German, Yiddish
Spouse
Cyla Wiesenthal
Children
1 child
Zodiac Sign
♑ Capricorn
Chinese Zodiac
猴 Monkey
Name Origin
English < Biblical Hebrew (שִׁמְעוֹן)
Popularity
Tier B -- 37,804 Wikipedia views/month
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Hunter Schafer →
Screen debut
First screen credit at age 93
Year context
Born in 1908 -- Ford Model T introduced; Theodore Roosevelt was US president
Year 1908 →
Zodiac
Year of the Monkey, sign of Capricorn
Filmography (1)
AWARDS (20)
B
Austrian Decoration for Science and Art First Class
WON
B
Commander of the Order of Merit of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg
WON
B
Commander of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic
WON
B
Commander of the Order of Orange-Nassau
WON
Biography
Simon Wiesenthal was an Austrian Holocaust survivor, Nazi hunter, and writer. He studied architecture, and was living in Lwów at the outbreak of World War II. He survived the Janowska concentration camp, the Kraków-Płaszów concentration camp, the Gross-Rosen concentration camp, a death march to Chemnitz, Buchenwald, and the Mauthausen concentration camp.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old was Simon Wiesenthal?
Simon Wiesenthal was born on and passed away on at the age of 96.
Where was Simon Wiesenthal born?
Simon Wiesenthal was born in Buchach.
What movies or shows has Simon Wiesenthal been in?
Simon Wiesenthal has 1 credits in our database. Notable titles include The Power of Good: Nicholas Winton (2003).
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You can find more about Simon Wiesenthal on Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
