Simon Callow has published 11 non-fiction books, beginning with Being an Actor (1984). The best-known is Orson Welles (1995). The latest is Being Wagner (2018).
Updated September 2026
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Orson Welles
Simon Callow's most-read book.
Newest
Being Wagner
Published 2018.
Non-fiction in order
Being an Actor (1984)
Charles Laughton, a Difficult Actor (1987)
Charles Laughton (1988)
Shooting the Actor (1992)
Orson Welles (1995)
The National (1997)
Love Is Where It Falls (1999)
The Night of the Hunter (2000)
Dickens' Christmas (2002)
Orson Welles: Volume 2 (2006)
Being Wagner (2018)
About Simon Callow
Simon Phillip Hugh Callow is an English actor. Known as a character actor on stage and screen, he has received numerous accolades including an Olivier Award and Screen Actors Guild Award as well as nominations for two BAFTA Awards. He was made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) for his services to acting by Queen Elizabeth II in 1999.
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Simon Callow FAQ
- How many books has Simon Callow written?
- Simon Callow has published 11 non-fiction books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Simon Callow's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Orson Welles.
- What is Simon Callow's latest book?
- Being Wagner (2018).
- What is Simon Callow's most famous book?
- Orson Welles (1995) is Simon Callow's most widely read book.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.