Simon Oakland

Biography

Simon Oakland was born in Brooklyn, New York, to immigrant Jewish parents and began his performing career as a musician. He appeared in over 130 television series and made-for-television movies between 1951 and 1983, including notable roles in Psycho (1960), West Side Story (1961), and Kolchak: The Night Stalker (1974-1975). His film credits include Bullitt (1968) and Chato's Land (1972).