A fitness enthusiast turned actor, Jermelle Simon is one of the casts of the Netflix show; The Upshaws. Jermelle portrays the character of Bernard jr in the new family drama series and he says the viewers are in for the treat here.
Jermelle Simon Age, Birthday, Parents
Born in the year 1989, Jermelle Simon is 32 years old now. He celebrated his 32nd birthday on the 16th of April 2021. Jermelle was born to his shipyard father, Waddell, and nurse mother, Carol in Florence, South Carolina.
But as Jermelle always felt that he was destined to do something more in life, he reallocated to facilitate his acting dreams in Hollywood, California. And thankfully the dream that he had as a child came true eventually.
Both of Jermelle’s parents are very supportive of his career. And he even calls his mom- “his biggest cheerleader and supporter.” Also in the family, Jermelle has two brothers one younger and one older.
Jermelle Simon Career Biography
After moving to Hollywood California, Jermelle landed his first role in the theater and thus began his acting career. Simon booked a role in the widely popular director Don B Welch’s play “Silence”. His performance was such a stand-out; he then landed the lead role in Don B Welch’s following Stage Play “Livin Aint easy, Dying Aint Beautiful.”
Jermelle then made his way from theater to TV, with a role in a TV Movie- Why We Pray. From booking small roles in a bunch of TV series as well as short movies, to now finally acting as one of the main characters in The Upshwas, Jermelle has grown tremendously.
It took Jermelle nearly 7 years to make it big, but it definitely appears to be worth the wait.
Bernard Jr in The Upshaws
The Upshaws is a family drama that portrays a working-class family in Indiana that struggles to make it work and make it right without the blueprint to do it. Jermelle, in the show, plays the role of Bernard Jr, who is Mike Epps and Kim Fields’ son.
Sharing his experience of working in the Netflix show, Jermelle said,
“It was amazing. I got to work with Wanda Sykes, Mike Epps, and Page Kennedy. It was scary at first because it’s my first show so I was getting acclimated to the whole sitcom, and being in this space. They welcomed me with open arms and they are family now. It was nice.”
The show’s first episode is set to air on May 12, 2021. So, stay tuned!
Jermelle Simon Wife, Married, Children
You might not have known Jermelle well enough to know about most of his personal life details. Thus here we sharing everything there is know about Jermelle’s married life, his wife, and his children.
First and foremost, if you follow him on Instagram, you know for sure, Jermelle Simon has 3 kids of his own. He is very much attached to his two daughters and a son. Simon, who comes forth as a family man, loves spending as much time possible with his kids.
But, what about the mother of his kids? Who is Jermelle Simon’s wife? Well, Jermelle Simon’s wife is Akia Simon. We don’t know the year when they got married but Jermelle was addressing Akia as his wife back in 2014. Jermelle’s Facebook posts also suggest that he and his wife Akia were together since 2009.
But what is not fitting in right, is the fact that Jermelle has completely stopped sharing pictures of him and his wife since 2017. So, we have a feeling that the two might have separated by now.
Jermelle is yet to talk about his marriage in the media, which is why there is no confirmation of his divorce as well.
Jermelle Simon Net Worth
Slowly but surely, Jermelle’s acting career is reaching new heights and he is quite ecstatic about it. From working hard for a role that probably went unnoticed to now being recognized as one of the main casts; is what could probably change Jermelle’s fate forever.
His acting skill has proven to be very handy as it has not only rewarded Jermelle with growing popularity but fortune too. As of 2021, Jermelle Simon’s net worth is estimated to be around $120,000. But as he marches ahead in his career, we are sure, Jermelle will enhance his net worth figure pretty soon,
Quick Wiki Facts and Information on Jermelle Simon
| Full Name / Real Name | Jermelle Simon |
| Birthday / Date of Birth | 16 April 1989 |
| Age | 32 |
| Birth Sign | Aries |
| Born Country | U.S |
| Nationality | American |
| Ethnicity | African-American |
| Parents | Father: Waddell Simon, Mother: Carol Simon |
| Siblings | Jermol, Jermaine |
| Profession | Model, Actor |
| Education (High School / College / University) | N/A |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Wife | Akia Simon |
| Children | Two daughters and a son |
| Social Media (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram) | |
| Net Worth | $120,000 |
| Height in Feet | 5 feet 10 inches |
| Height in Meter | 1.80 meters |
