Born – October 7, 1959
Lambeth, London, UK
Worked his way up in the music business, signed a bunch of huge acts, became a judge on the UK version of “American Idol” called “Pop Idol.”
Became a judge on "American Idol," made a career out of crushing people's dreams.
Left “American Idol” in 2010, became a judge on “The X Factor,” continued explaining to people why they suck and should just give up.
Also created “America's Got Talent” and “American Inventor,” where contestants create products we all use every day. Kidding, no one's ever used anything invented on that show.
Has more money than some small countries, possibly swims around in a pool full of cash. And if he doesn't -- he totally should.
There is one part of his body that Simon Cowell does not want to expose to the sun -- or photographers -- his luscious hairy man boobs. While soaking up the rays on a yacht in St. Barts, "The X… READ MORE >
Simon Cowell has TWENTY THOUSAND reasons to cry over Thursday night's "X Factor" results show -- and it's all thanks to a rich-person bet he made with L.A. Reid. TMZ has learned ... Simon and… READ MORE >
Simon Cowell -- who normally says exactly what's on his mind -- was holding back BIG TIME on the subject of LeAnn Rimes last night ... 'cause while he insisted the singer was sober, he DEFINITELY… READ MORE >
Justin Bieber deserved at least ONE Grammy nomination this year for his hard work ... but no ... he got shafted by the uppity snobs at the Recording Academy -- so says Simon Cowell.Simon was… READ MORE >
Simon Cowell is the latest swatting victim in L.A. -- someone called 911 Sunday and reported the "X Factor" judge was duct taped in his home and being held hostage.Sources tell TMZ ... the female… READ MORE >
Khloe Kardashian says she can't really blame Simon Cowell for pointing out her nipple situation during a live taping of "X Factor" ... 'cause things would've been even more awkward if he ignored… READ MORE >
Khloe Kardashian's boobs stole the show on "X Factor" last night ... this according to Simon Cowell who said he was so distracted by KK's tatas ... he could barely focus. During Khloe's debut… READ MORE >
It's official ... Khloe Kardashian and Mario Lopez will be the new co-hosts of "X Factor" ... TMZ has confirmed with sources connected to the show. We broke the story ... Khloe and Mario had been… READ MORE >
"X Factor" producers tried to pull the wool over your eyes last night -- because TMZ has learned Simon Cowell and Britney Spears' mansions on the show weren't their homes at all ... in fact, one… READ MORE >
Simon Cowell's big Hollywood party for "X Factor" was crashed last night by Christina Aguilera and the rest of the "The Voice" judges ... who rode in on a huge bus.Poor Cowell was talking about… READ MORE >
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