He was born in Williamsburg, Brooklyn and grew up in the Bronx, the son of Max and Mae Simon. His father was a tailor who had emigrated from Central Europe. His older brother is the late Melvin Simon.
Born in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, he grew up in the Bronx with his parents, Max and Mae Simon. His father was a tailor who had emigrated from Central Europe. His older brother, Melvin Simon, has passed away.