Simon Cowell Short biography
Simon Cowell is a British music executive and television producer who has a net worth of US$500 million. He is best known for his work as a judge on talent shows such as 'American Idol', 'The X Factor', and 'Pop Idol.' Cowell is also the founder of Syco Entertainment, a music, television, and film production company.
Cowell was born in Lambeth, London, England, on October 7, 1959. His father was a music executive and his mother was a ballet dancer. Cowell attended Radlett Preparatory School and Dover College but dropped out to pursue a career in the music industry.
Cowell began his career in the mailroom at EMI Music Publishing. He eventually worked his way up to become an A&R executive, and in 1985 he founded his record label, Fanfare Records. Fanfare Records was not successful, and Cowell was forced to shut it down in 1989.
In 1989, Cowell was hired by BMG as an A&R consultant. He was responsible for scouting out new talent, and he helped to launch the careers of artists such as Robson Green, Jerome Flynn, and Five.
In 2001, Cowell was chosen to be a judge on the British talent show 'Pop Idol.' The show was a huge success, and Cowell became known for his harsh and sarcastic critiques of the contestants. In 2002, Cowell brought the 'Pop Idol' format to the United States, and 'American Idol' quickly became one of the most popular television shows.
Cowell has also produced several other successful television shows, including 'The X Factor', 'America's Got Talent', and 'Britain's Got Talent.' He is also the founder of Syco Entertainment, a music, television, and film production company.
