Simon Phillip Cowell is a British actor best known for playing Judge in American Idol.
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Best Known For:The television program America's Got Talent
Breakthrough:Became a judge on American Idol in the United States in 2002
10 Quick Facts About Simon Phillip Cowell
- Full Name: Simon Phillip Cowell
- Nationality: British
- Profession: Entertainer
- Known For: The television show American Idol
- Current Role: Judge / executive producer
- Current Employer: NBC
- Current Show: America's Got Talent
- Date of Birth: October 7, 1959
- Age: 66 years old
- Place of Birth: Lambeth, London
Simon Phillip Cowell Age
Simon Phillip Cowell is about 67 years old as of 2026. Simon Phillip Cowell was born in 1959.
Simon Phillip Cowell Height
Simon Phillip Cowell stands at a height of 5 feet 9 inches. This is approximately 175 cm.
Career & Work
Simon Phillip Cowell's career includes business leadership roles with Syco Entertainment and EMI Music Publishing.
Organization: Syco Entertainment
Role: Founder / CEO
Period: 2002–Present
Details: International · Entertainment company responsible for the Got Talent and X Factor franchises.
Organization: EMI Music Publishing
Role: Mail Room Clerk
Details: United Kingdom · One of his first jobs in the music industry.
Rise to Fame
Simon Phillip Cowell rose to prominence for his role on the television show American Idol.
Notable Works
Notable screen roles include Got Talent, American Idol, and The X Factor.
- TV Show: Got Talent (Creator / Judge, 2006-Present) — One of the most successful television formats in history
- TV Show: American Idol (Judge, 2002-2010) — Became a household name for his critical judging style
- TV Show: The X Factor (Creator / Judge, 2004-2018) — Successful international talent competition
Awards & Achievements
- Special Achievement Award — BAFTA — Outstanding contribution to entertainment
Simon Phillip Cowell Family & Relationships
Simon Phillip Cowell is single. He has 1 child, Eric Cowell.
- Father: Eric Selig Phillip Cowell
- Mother: Julie Brett
- Siblings:
- Nicholas Cowell
- Children:
- Eric Cowell (2014)
Personal Information
- Full Name: Simon Phillip Cowell
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Entertainer
- Nationality: British
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: October 7, 1959
- Age: 66
- Birthday: October 7
- Zodiac Sign: Libra
- Place of Birth: Lambeth, London
Measurements
- Height: 5 ft 9 in
- Eye Color: Brown
- Hair Color: Black
Family & Relationships
- Father: Eric Selig Phillip Cowell
- Mother: Julie Brett
- Siblings: Nicholas Cowell
- Marital Status: Single
- Children: Eric Cowell
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Business
Related Biographies
- Lauren Silverman(Partner)
- Paula Abdul (Colleague • American Idol co-judge)
Online Presence
- instagram:https://www.instagram.com/simoncowell
- X (Twitter):https://twitter.com/simoncowell
