Born in Thailand as known for his role in Ipman 3 2015 He won best actor award in Thailand 2019 Simon Kook originally Kuke, whose Thai name is Sarut Khanwilai, was born in Kalasin province. Thailand. He was a freshman at The Institute of Physical Education Mahasarakham, one of his inspiration was Tony Jaa who was an upperclassman there and would put on stunt shows for the students. He started in the film industry by persuading Panna Rittikrai to give him a role as stand-in for Tony Jaa in The Protector 2005 and Ong Bak 2 2008 in the meantime, he also acted in several films under Sahomongkol film international, including; the Bodyguard 2004 and the Bodyguard 2 in 2007 Simon Co-starred with Donnie Yen in the Hong Kong Kung fu film Ipman 3 starring as s 'Suchart' the Muay Thai assassin.