Simon Cowell
Birth Name:
Simon Phillip Cowell
Birth Place:
Lambeth, London, England, United Kingdom
Profession
Producer, Actor, Writer, Soundtrack, Music department
Fast Facts
- Supports the Association of Children's Hospices, inviting its children backstage on "The X Factor" and visiting them in hospices
- One of his early jobs was working in the mail room of EMI Music Publishing
- His trademark phrase is "I don't mean to be rude, but-" followed by a blunt criticism of the performer he is judging
- Known for his critical attitude, insults and sarcasm when serving as a judge for televised talent competitions
- As a young child, he once sat on Bette Davis's knee while she learned her lines
- Success rarely changes anyone․ Rather it gives them the power to be what they always were
- Was a partner in the Royal Ascot Racing Club, which owned the 2005 Epsom Derby winner
Awards
- 2003Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Reality/Competition Program:Nominated
- 2004MTV Movie Award - Best Cameo:Winner
- 2004Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Reality-Competition Program:Nominated
- 2004Teen Choice Award - Choice Reality/Variety TV Star - Male:Nominated
- 2004Teen Choice Award - Choice Reality/Variety Jackass:Winner
- 2005National Television Award - Most Popular TV Expert:Nominated
- 2005Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Reality-Competition Program:Nominated
- 2006Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Reality-Competition Program:Nominated
- 2006Teen Choice Award - TV - Choice Personality:Nominated
- 2007Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Reality-Competition Program:Nominated
- 2007Teen Choice Award - Choice TV: Personality:Nominated
- 2008Teen Choice Award - Choice TV Personality:Nominated
- 2009Teen Choice Award - Choice TV Personality:Nominated
- 2012TV Guide Award - Favorite Comeback:Nominated
- 2012Teen Choice Award - Choice TV Personality: Male:Winner
- 2013ASCAP Award - Top Television Series:Winner
- 2013Blimp Award - Favorite Villain:Winner
- 2013Teen Choice Award - Choice TV Personality: Male:Winner
- 2015National Television Award - Most Popular TV Judge:Nominated
- 2017National Television Award - Most Popular TV Judge:Nominated
- 2019Kids' Choice Award - Favorite TV Judges:Winner