Shim

Shimon “Shim” Moore, born on November 11, 1982, in Sydney, Australia, embarked on his diverse career in entertainment at a young age. His journey into acting began with a starring role in the 2000 fantasy film *Selkie* when he was 17. Moore further explored acting with an appearance in an episode of the TV series *All Saints* in 2003 and a part in the 2011 Canadian post-apocalyptic film *The Day*. Concurrently with his acting work, Moore laid the foundation for a significant musical career.

In 1997, Moore co-founded the rock band Sick Puppies, serving as their frontman, lead singer, guitarist, and co-songwriter for 17 years. During this period, the band released four studio albums. A notable achievement came in 2012 when Moore received a Songwriter Award at the BMI Pop Awards for the Sick Puppies track “Maybe.” His tenure with Sick Puppies concluded in 2014, leading him to explore new musical avenues. Later in 2014, he co-wrote “Wasted Love” for Matt McAndrew, which achieved the No. 1 spot on the US iTunes singles chart after its debut on *The Voice* season 7. In 2018, Moore formed his own group, Shim, releasing their first single “Hallelujah” and a self-titled album that September, featuring Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith. The group released another single, “Crucified,” in 2019. Moore also co-wrote and recorded vocals for “Saudade,” the official theme song for the video game *Resident Evil 2* in 2019, which won Best Original Song in a Video Game at the Hollywood Music in Media Awards. More recently, in December 2023, Shim released a parody Christmas EP titled *Drunk on Christmas*.

Beyond his band and solo projects, Moore has engaged in other creative endeavors. He co-hosts the podcast *Rockstar 101* with Brandon Coates. During the COVID-19 pandemic, he established “The Hollywood Rebellion” on Twitch, a channel for live-streamed acoustic performances, Q&A sessions, and collaborative songwriting as part of “The Lockdown Sessions.” Moore also offers songwriting classes on his website, demonstrating his commitment to music education and community engagement. His career reflects a sustained involvement in music, songwriting, and performance, alongside intermittent acting roles and digital content creation.