Simon Phillip Cowel

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Simon Phillip Cowell (born 7 October 1959) is an English A&R executive, television producer, entrepreneur, and television personality. He is known in the United Kingdom and United States for his role as a talent judge on TV shows such as Pop Idol, The X Factor, Britain's Got Talent and American Idol. He is also the owner of the television production and music publishing house Syco. By Wikipwdia

As a judge, Cowell is known for his blunt and often controversial criticisms, insults and wisecracks about contestants and their abilities. He is also known for combining activities in the television and music industries, having promoted singles and records for various artists, including television personalities. He was most recently featured on the seventh series of The X Factor and the fifth series of Britain's Got Talent. In September 2011, he will feature as a judge on the first season of the American version of The X Factor.


Cowell at the National Television Awards at the Royal Albert Hall, London, October 2006.
Background information
Birth name Simon Phillip Cowell
Born 7 October 1959
Lambeth, London, England
Origin Elstree, Hertfordshire, England
Occupations A&R executive, television producer, entrepreneur, television personality
Years active 1979–present
Labels EMI
E&S Music
Fanfare Records
BMG
S Records
Sony Music Entertainment
Syco

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