Simon Wells

Born: 1961

Great grandson of H.G Wells, Simon has ensured the celluloid durability of his family's literary legacy by turning the classic Wells noverl, The Time Mahicne into a big budget movie.

Starring Guy Pearce and Samantha Mumba, the bug screen adventure garnered critical praise.

Simon has previously worked behind the camera on a plethora of children's animation features - all of which have been highly acclaimed and have done well at the box office.

An American Tail: Fievel Goes West started his career, and other projects include The prince of Egypt and Balto.