Gene Simmons
| Born | August 25, 1949 |
| Hometown | Haifa, Israel |
| Net worth | $400 million |
| Height | 6'2" (1.88m) |
| Spouse | Shannon Tweed |
| Partner | Diana Ross, Star Stowe |
| Children | Sophie Simmons, Nick Simmons |
| Parents | Feri Witz, Flóra Klein |
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