Simon Mayo is a British journalist best known for playing Co-host in Kermode and Mayo's Film Review.
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Best Known For:Simon Mayo Drivetime
Breakthrough:Became the host of the BBC Radio 1 Breakfast Show, one of the most prestigious roles in... in 1988
10 Quick Facts About Simon Mayo
- Full Name: Simon Mayo
- Nationality: British
- Profession: Media Personality
- Current Role: Drivetime Presenter
- Current Employer:Greatest Hits Radio
- Age: 67 years old
- Date of Birth: September 21, 1958
- Place of Birth: Southgate, London
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Hilary Thorpe
Simon Mayo Age
Simon Mayo is about 68 years old as of 2026. Simon Mayo was born in 1958.
Education
He attended University of Warwick, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in History and Politics.
- University of Warwick
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
- Field of Study: History and Politics
- Period: 1980
Career & Work
Simon Mayo's career includes journalism and broadcasting roles with Greatest Hits Radio, a radio network and BBC Radio.
Organization: Greatest Hits Radio
Role: Presenter
Period: 2021–Present
Details: London
Organization: BBC Radio
Role: Presenter
Period: 1982–2018
Details: London · Hosted iconic shows on Radio 1 and Radio 2.
Rise to Fame
Simon Mayo rose to prominence for his role for the book Itch.
Notable Works
Notable media work includes Itch and Kermode and Mayo's Film Review.
Book
- Book: Itch (Author, 2012) — Children's novel
Other
- Work: Kermode and Mayo's Film Review (Co-host, 2001-2022)
Simon Mayo Family & Relationships
Simon Mayo is married to Hilary Thorpe. He has 3 children, including Joe Mayo and Nat Mayo.
- Father: Derek Mayo
- Mother: Jill Mayo
- Children:
- Joe Mayo
- Nat Mayo
- Kitty Mayo
Personal Information
- Full Name: Simon Mayo
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Media Personality
- Nationality: British
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: September 21, 1958
- Age: 67
- Birthday: September 21
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo
- Place of Birth: Southgate, London
Measurements
- Eye Color: Brown
- Hair Color: Brown
Family & Relationships
- Father: Derek Mayo
- Mother: Jill Mayo
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Hilary Thorpe
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K – $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K – $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
Online Presence
- X (Twitter):https://x.com/simonmayo
