Simon Cowell

Acting

Simon Cowell

Born 1959-10-07 · Lambeth, London, England, UK

Simon Phillip Cowell (born 7 October 1959) is an English television personality, entrepreneur and record executive. He is the founder and sole owner of the British entertainment company Syco and is the creator of the X Factor and Got Talent franchises. He has judged on the British television talent competition shows Pop Idol (2001–2003), The X Factor UK (2004–2010, 2014–2018) and Britain's Got Talent (2007–present), and the American television talent competition shows American Idol (2002–2010), The X Factor US (2011–2013) and America's Got Talent (2016–present). After some success in the 1980s and 1990s as a record producer, talent agent and consultant in the UK music industry, Cowell came to public prominence in 2001 as a judge on Pop Idol, a talent television show which he and its creator Simon Fuller successfully pitched to ITV Controller of Entertainment Claudia Rosencrantz. He subsequently created The X Factor in 2004 and Got Talent in 2006, which have become successful television franchises sold around the world. Cowell often makes blunt and controversial comments as a television music and talent show judge, including insults and wisecracks about contestants and their singing abilities. He combines activities in both the television and music industries. Cowell has produced and promoted successful singles and albums for various recording acts whom he has signed and taken under his wing, including Little Mix, James Arthur, Labrinth, Leona Lewis, Fifth Harmony, Il Divo, Olly Murs, Noah Cyrus, Cher Lloyd, Fleur East, Ella Henderson, and Susan Boyle. He has also signed successful boy bands such as Westlife, One Direction, PrettyMuch, and CNCO. In 2004 and 2010, Time named Cowell one of the 100 most influential people in the world. In 2008, The Daily Telegraph ranked him sixth in their list of the "100 most powerful people in British culture".The same year, he received the Special Recognition Award at the National Television Awards.At the 2010 British Academy Television Awards, Cowell received the BAFTA Special Award for his "outstanding contribution to the entertainment industry and for his development of new talent". In 2018, he received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the television category. Description above from the Wikipedia article Simon Phillip Cowell, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Acting credits

Scary Movie 3 poster
6.0

News anchorwoman Cindy Campbell has to investigate mysterious crop circles and killing video tapes, and help the President stop an alien invasion in the process.

Scary Movie 3

2003

Scoob! poster
7.0

In Scooby-Doo’s greatest adventure yet, see the never-before told story of how lifelong friends Scooby and Shaggy first met and how they joined forces with young detectives Fred, Velma, and Daphne to form the famous Mystery Inc. Now, with hundreds of cases solved, Scooby and the gang face their biggest, toughest mystery ever: an evil plot to unleash the ghost dog Cerberus upon the world. As they race to stop this global “dogpocalypse,” the gang discovers that Scooby has a secret legacy and an epic destiny greater than anyone ever imagined.

Scoob!

2020

Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping poster
6.6

When his new album fails to sell records, pop/rap superstar Conner4real goes into a major tailspin and watches his celebrity high life begin to collapse. He'll try anything to bounce back, anything except reuniting with his old rap group The Style Boyz.

Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping

2016

One Direction: This Is Us poster
8.2

"One Direction: This Is Us" is a captivating and intimate all-access look at life on the road for the global music phenomenon. Weaved with stunning live concert footage, this inspiring feature film tells the remarkable story of Niall, Zayn, Liam, Harry and Louis' meteoric rise to fame, from their humble hometown beginnings and competing on the X-Factor, to conquering the world and performing at London’s famed O2 Arena. Hear it from the boys themselves and see through their own eyes what it's really like to be One Direction.

One Direction: This Is Us

2013

Family Guy Presents: Stewie Kills Lois and Lois Kills Stewie poster
8.1

You can learn a lot from a maniacal baby genius bent on a world of domination, but we kinda hope you don't. In the shockingly hilarious 100th episode of Family Guy, Stewie makes good on his threat to do away with "vile woman" he calls Lois.

Family Guy Presents: Stewie Kills Lois and Lois Kills Stewie

2009

The Show Must Go On: The Queen + Adam Lambert Story poster
7.4

A documentary chronicling Queen and Lambert's incredible journey since they first shared the stage together on "American Idol" in 2009.

The Show Must Go On: The Queen + Adam Lambert Story

2019

Square Roots: The Story of SpongeBob SquarePants poster
10.0

Commemorates the 10th anniversary of the SpongeBob SquarePants. The documentary chronicles the beloved character's journey to international pop culture icon status and showcases the series' around the world.

Square Roots: The Story of SpongeBob SquarePants

2009

Far Far Away Idol poster
6.3

Shrek, Fiona, Donkey, Puss in Boots, and the rest of the Far Far Away Kingdom battle it out in a singing competition.

Far Far Away Idol

2004

Clive Davis: The Soundtrack of Our Lives poster
6.7

The life and successes of iconic music executive Clive Davis, from his miraculous start at Columbia Records through his trailblazing work at Arista Records and J Records, with a heavy dose of outstanding music sprinkled in between.

Clive Davis: The Soundtrack of Our Lives

2017

P!NK: Staying True poster
6.0

Pink breaks the mold once again, bringing her career to a new level in 2013 with a world tour that entertains unlike ever before! Get inside access to "the girl who got the party started" with exclusive interviews and rare live performances.

P!NK: Staying True

2013

The National Television Awards Celebrate 25 Years poster
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This one-hour special documentary celebrates 25 star-studded years of the National Television Awards, with contributions from stars including Graham Norton and Simon Cowell.

The National Television Awards Celebrate 25 Years

2020

The Kylie Show poster
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The Kylie Show is a one-off television special from Australian artist Kylie Minogue that aired on ITV on 10 November 2007 and was recorded at The London Studios. The show celebrated her 20 years in pop music and acted as promotion for the release of her tenth studio album, X. The show featured the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra as well as the Crazy Horse Girls as her backing dancers, flown in from Paris to perform especially for the show. The show also featured memorable sketches: in particular, one in which her ex-boyfriend and former co-star Jason Donovan fails to recognise her; and another where she has a catfight with her sister, Dannii, and winds up punching Simon Cowell in the face. At the conclusion of the program, Minogue turns around in her makeup chair, revealing herself to be Joan Collins.

The Kylie Show

2007

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British comedian Simon Brodkin has hit the headlines for his audacious pranks on public figures. His methods have remained secret until now, cameras follow him as he plans to prank 3 famous people.

Britain's Greatest Hoaxer

2017

Life Is Not a Fairytale: The Fantasia Barrino Story poster
6.2

A single mother’s American Idol audition helps her rise above a history of poverty, sexual abuse, and illiteracy to achieve national prominence.

Life Is Not a Fairytale: The Fantasia Barrino Story

2006

Darci Lynne: My Hometown Christmas poster
9.0

Darci Lynne Farmer and her puppet friends Petunia, Oscar, Katie and Edna perform with special musical guests, and visit Farmer's hometown.

Darci Lynne: My Hometown Christmas

2018

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A threat to humankind hides among us and there's only two men that can find it. It's up to Ant and Dec to find the Squits' host.

Men in Brown

2020

The X Factor Revealed: The Greatest Auditions Ever poster
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Relive some of the best (and worst!) auditions from the series.

The X Factor Revealed: The Greatest Auditions Ever

2004

Made in Miami poster
8.0

Made in Miami is the story of Camila's journey from arriving in Miami from Cuba as a kid to finding her voice and releasing her debut album. The film explores how generations of strong women have shaped the Cabello family and inspired Camila to become the artist she is today.

Made in Miami

2018

Julia Scotti: Funny That Way poster
5.2

Decades ago, Julia Scotti performed as Rick Scotti, and appeared on bills with Jerry Seinfeld and Chris Rock. Now, the trans comedian returns to the stage as “the crazy old lady of comedy,” in this tender, funny, and triumphant comeback story.

Julia Scotti: Funny That Way

2020

Who Shot Simon Cowell? poster
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Simon Cowell is shot at his birthday party, and Ant and Dec are accused and forced to run.

Who Shot Simon Cowell?

2017

American Idol: The Search For A Superstar poster
8.0

How do you turn a talent search into a phenomenon? Simple. You let America be the judge. In the summer of 2002, that's exactly what producer Simon Fuller's 19 Entertainment along with FremantleMedia did for Fox Television. Beginning with an open call for auditions in seven cities across the country, American Idol judges Randy Jackson, Paula Abdul and Simon Cowell narrowed a field of over 10,000 pop singer wannabes to one American Idol.

American Idol: The Search For A Superstar

2002

Stock Aitken Waterman: Legends of Pop poster
7.0

Mike Stock, Matt Aitken and Pete Waterman were the producers who came, SAW and conquered the UK charts in the 1980s, spinning the music scene right round like a record with their instantly recognisable brand of disco floor-filling pop hits. The trio divided the nation between those who loved their Hi-NRG sound and the singers they transformed into tabloid sensations, and a music press that loathed them for turning record producing into a production line. Today, many of SAW’s most memorable hits are considered classics of their time, and the very best of them are celebrated in this new selection, featuring such artists as Rick Astley, Dead or Alive, Donna Summer, Bananarama, Mel & Kim and, of course, Kylie and Jason

Stock Aitken Waterman: Legends of Pop

2023

American Idol: The Best of Seasons 1-4 poster
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THE BEST OF AMERICAN IDOL brings you over 3 and 1/2 hours of performances, auditions and bonus footage featuring all your favorite Idols. Enjoy, for the first time, extended footage of interviews, performances and auditions. Also, join PAULA ABDUL for her exclusive backstage interview with Season 4's American Idols on tour.

American Idol: The Best of Seasons 1-4

2005

One Direction: A Year in the Making poster
9.0

A documentary tracing the juggernaut band's journey from coming in third place on The X Factor to releasing their debut album in the UK.

One Direction: A Year in the Making

2011

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