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.
He was born in Williamsburg, Brooklyn and grew up in the Bronx, the son of Max and Mae Simon. His father came from Central Europe after immigrating. His older brother is the late Melvin Simon.