Simon Cowell is a prominent English television personality and businessman, recognized for his role as a judge on various talent competition shows, including Pop Idol, The X Factor (UK & US), Britain's Got Talent, and America's Got Talent. Beyond his on-screen presence, Cowell founded Syco Entertainment in 2005, solidifying his influence in the entertainment industry, and Syco Music in 2002.
In 1918, Eric Selig Phillip Cowell, Simon Cowell's father, was born.
In 1925, Julie Brett (née Josie Dalglish), Simon Cowell's mother, was born.
In 1956, the British talent show Opportunity Knocks, which showcased various performers and utilized telephone voting, premiered, influencing the Got Talent format.
In October 1959, Simon Phillip Cowell was born in Lambeth, London.
In 1980, Simon Cowell worked as a runner on Stanley Kubrick's horror film, 'The Shining'.
In 1983, Simon Cowell quit E&S Music.
In 1986, Simon Cowell had his first hit song, "So Macho" by Sinitta.
In 1989, Fanfare Records went under, leading to financial difficulties for Simon Cowell.
In 1995, Simon Cowell persuaded Robson Green and Jerome Flynn to record "Unchained Melody," which became the best-selling single of the year.
In 1999, Eric Selig Phillip Cowell, Simon Cowell's father, passed away.
In February 2001, Simon Cowell and Simon Fuller pitched the idea for Pop Idol, which changed Saturday night entertainment.
In 2001, Simon Cowell became a judge on Pop Idol, a show he successfully pitched with Simon Fuller.
In 2001, Simon Cowell rose to public prominence as a judge on Pop Idol, a television show he pitched with Simon Fuller.
In 2002, Simon Cowell became a judge on the first season of American Idol and signed Will Young and Gareth Gates to his label.
In 2002, Simon Cowell began dating English presenter Terri Seymour.
In 2002, Simon Cowell founded Syco Music and judged on American Idol.
In November 2003, Simon Cowell appeared on the BBC's Children in Need telethon, where viewers pledged money to see him get sawn in half.
In December 2003, Simon Cowell published his autobiography titled "I Don't Mean to be Rude, but....", detailing his life and experiences.
In 2003, Simon Cowell appeared on the one-off World Idol program.
In 2003, Simon Cowell continued judging on Pop Idol.
In 2004, Simon Cowell appeared on an episode of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? (British version) and Saturday Night Live.
In 2004, Simon Cowell created The X Factor.
In 2004, Simon Cowell judged on The X Factor UK.
In 2004, Time magazine named Simon Cowell one of the 100 most influential people in the world.
In 2005, Australian The X Factor launched on Network Ten but was canceled after one season.
In 2005, Simon Cowell formed a new company, Syco, divided into Syco Music, Syco TV, and Syco Film.
In 2005, Simon Cowell founded Syco Entertainment.
In 2005, Simon Cowell was a partner in the Royal Ascot Racing Club, which owned Motivator, the winner of the Epsom Derby.
On March 16, 2006, American Inventor, co-produced by Simon Cowell, premiered on ABC, featuring entrepreneurs competing to develop the best new product concept.
In June 2006, America's Got Talent, with Simon Cowell as executive producer, debuted on NBC, achieving significant success with around 12 million viewers per week.
In November 2006, Angelis, a child version of Il Divo created by Simon Cowell, released their debut album.
In 2006, Simon Cowell created Got Talent.
In 2006, Simon Cowell executive-produced Celebrity Duets, a show described as "an Idol show for Hollywood superstars."
In 2006, during series 3 of The X Factor, Simon Cowell mentored both Leona Lewis and Ray Quinn to the final, marking the first time he was the winning mentor.
In 2006, the British public ranked Simon Cowell number 28 in ITV's poll of TV's 50 Greatest Stars.
In early 2006, Simon Cowell guest-starred on Live with Regis and Kelly and introduced Dick Clark at the Primetime Emmy Awards. He also appeared on Comic Relief.
In June 2007, Britain's Got Talent premiered on ITV with Simon Cowell as a judge alongside Amanda Holden and Piers Morgan, achieving high ratings.
On June 2, 2007, Simon Cowell was the subject of the relaunched British edition of This Is Your Life, presented with the Red Book by Sir Trevor McDonald while presenting American Idol.
On July 1, 2007, Simon Cowell appeared as a speaker at the Concert for Diana held at Wembley Stadium in London, to celebrate Princess Diana's life.
On August 18, 2007, Simon Cowell returned for a fourth series on The X Factor UK alongside Sharon Osbourne, Louis Walsh, and Dannii Minogue.
On November 11, 2007, Simon Cowell appeared on Top Gear, achieving a time of 1:45.9, surpassing Gordon Ramsay and tying for second fastest time.
In 2007, American Inventor returned for its second season.
In 2007, Simon Cowell judged on Britain's Got Talent.
In 2007, Simon Cowell was the executive producer of Grease Is the Word for ITV, a show aimed at casting performers for the West End revival of Grease.
In 2008, Simon Cowell collaborated with Shed Media to produce Rock Rivals, an ITV drama series based on an X Factor-type show.
In 2008, Simon Cowell received the Special Recognition Award at the National Television Awards held at the Royal Albert Hall, presented to him by Andrew Lloyd Webber.
In 2008, Simon Cowell returned for the fifth series of The X Factor UK with Louis Walsh, Dannii Minogue, and Cheryl Cole.
In 2008, Simon Cowell's relationship with Terri Seymour ended.
In 2008, The Daily Telegraph ranked Simon Cowell sixth in their list of the "100 most powerful people in British culture", and he received the Special Recognition Award at the National Television Awards.
In 2008, the second season of Britain's Got Talent aired, continuing the show's success.
In 2009, Simon Cowell became a patron of Children's Hospices UK, a role he held until 2011 when it merged to become Together for Short Lives.
In 2009, the third series of Britain's Got Talent aired, featuring Susan Boyle's impactful audition.
In January 2010, Simon Cowell's exit from American Idol was made official.
In May 2010, Simon Cowell portrayed himself in an episode of The Simpsons, "Judge Me Tender."
In October 2010, Simon Cowell signed new three-year deals with ITV for both Britain's Got Talent and The X Factor, retaining them until 2013.
In 2010, Australian The X Factor returned on the Seven Network.
In 2010, Simon Cowell became engaged to make-up artist Mezhgan Hussainy.
In 2010, Simon Cowell judged on The X Factor UK and American Idol.
In 2010, Simon Cowell produced the charity single "Everybody Hurts" for Haiti earthquake victims, leading to speculation about a potential knighthood.
In 2010, Simon Cowell publicly supported then Conservative Party leader David Cameron for Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, writing in "The Sun" that he believed Cameron was the leader Britain needed.
In 2010, Simon Cowell was added as a new entry to the latest edition of the UK's Who's Who.
In 2010, Time magazine again named Simon Cowell one of the 100 most influential people in the world.
In 2010, Time named Simon Cowell one of the 100 most influential people in the world, and he received the BAFTA Special Award.
In April 2011, it was reported that Simon Cowell would remain a major presence backstage on the UK version of The X Factor but would not be a judge.
In September 2011, Simon Cowell launched American The X Factor on Fox.
In 2011, FOX launched The X Factor USA, an American version of the British show.
In 2011, Simon Cowell created his first game show, titled Red or Black?, which was hosted by Ant & Dec for ITV. Series 1 was broadcast from September 3 to 10.
In 2011, Simon Cowell judged on The X Factor US.
In 2011, Simon Cowell left The X Factor UK to launch The X Factor in America.
In 2011, Simon Cowell's contestant, Melanie Amaro came first, making him the winning judge.
In 2011, Simon Cowell's engagement to make-up artist Mezhgan Hussainy ended.
In 2011, Simon Cowell's patronage of Children's Hospices UK ended due to its merger with Together for Short Lives.
At the 2012 Pride of Britain Awards on October 30, Simon Cowell, along with others, recited Rudyard Kipling's poem "If—" in tribute to the 2012 British Olympic and Paralympics athletes.
In 2012, ITV recommissioned Red or Black? for a second series, which aired weekly.
In 2012, Simon Cowell was featured in the BBC Radio 4 series The New Elizabethans, marking the diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II. He was recognized for his significant impact on lives in the UK during Elizabeth II's reign.
In July 2013, Andrew Silverman, filed for an at-fault divorce, citing adultery by his wife Lauren Silverman and naming Simon Cowell as a co-respondent. Shortly after, news of the divorce filing became public along with reports that Lauren Silverman and Simon Cowell were expecting a baby together.
In August 2013, the Silvermans settled their divorce out of court, preventing Simon Cowell from being called as a witness. Simon Cowell subsequently confirmed that Lauren Silverman was pregnant with his child.
In September 2013, Simon Cowell returned for a third season of The X Factor alongside Demi Lovato.
In October 2013, Simon Cowell participated in a fundraising event in Los Angeles to support the Israeli Defense Forces, where he made a personal donation of $150,000.
In October 2013, reports surfaced suggesting Simon Cowell might return to the UK version of The X Factor for series 11, potentially replacing Gary Barlow.
On 15 November 2013, Simon Cowell's three-year deal with ITV was extended by another three years, keeping Britain's Got Talent and The X Factor on air until 2016.
In 2013, Simon Cowell contradicted his previous statement about David Cameron. He also stated that, while he has supported candidates, he has never voted in an election.
In 2013, Simon Cowell judged on The X Factor US.
In 2013, Simon Cowell partnered with YouTube to launch The You Generation and served as executive producer for ITV cookery series Food Glorious Food.
In 2013, TV Guide named Simon Cowell at number 10 in their list of The 60 Nastiest Villains of All Time.
In 2013, The X Factor enjoyed its tenth series.
On February 14, 2014, Lauren Silverman gave birth to Simon Cowell's son, Eric.
On February 7, 2014, Simon Cowell's return to The X Factor UK was officially confirmed, leading to the cancellation of the US version after three seasons. He joined judges Louis Walsh, Cheryl Fernandez-Versini, and Mel B.
In 2014, Got Talent was recognized by Guinness World Records as the world's most successful reality TV format, with spin-offs in over 68 countries.
In 2014, Simon Cowell continued judging on The X Factor UK.
In March 2015, Simon Cowell defended Top Gear presenter Jeremy Clarkson after his suspension by the BBC.
In September 2015, Simon Cowell launched La Banda, his first US show since American The X Factor, on Univision. The show aimed to create the "ultimate Latino Boy Band." The winning band, CNCO, was signed to Syco Music.
On October 22, 2015, Simon Cowell was announced as the replacement for Howard Stern on America's Got Talent.
In 2015, Julie Brett, Simon Cowell's mother, passed away.
In 2015, Simon Cowell returned to The X Factor for its twelfth series, accompanied by Cheryl Fernandez-Versini and newcomers Rita Ora and Nick Grimshaw.
In 2016, Simon Cowell favored the UK remaining in the EU during the EU referendum.
In 2016, Simon Cowell served as executive producer for the ITV game show Keep it in the Family, which was presented by Bradley Walsh.
In 2016, the extended three-year deal between Simon Cowell and ITV for Britain's Got Talent and The X Factor concluded.
In 2016, the ratings for Australian The X Factor declined.
In January 2017, Australian The X Factor was axed for a second time.
In June 2017, Simon Cowell arranged the recording and release of the charity single "Bridge over Troubled Water" to raise money for the families of the victims of the Grenfell Tower fire in London and for The London Community Foundation.
On August 22, 2018, it was announced that Simon Cowell would receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the Television category.
In 2018, Simon Cowell judged on The X Factor UK.
In 2018, Simon Cowell received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the television category.
In 2018, it was announced that Simon Cowell created his first show to air on the BBC, titled The Greatest Dancer, which was scheduled to debut on January 5, 2019.
On January 5, 2019, The Greatest Dancer debuted on the BBC, with dancers competing for a cash prize and a performance on Strictly Come Dancing.
In December 2019, Simon Cowell signed a five-year deal with ITV, ensuring Britain's Got Talent would remain on the channel until 2024.
In 2019, Simon Cowell became vegan after doctors advised him to change his diet for health reasons. Also in 2019, The Sunday Times Rich List estimated Cowell's worth at £385 million, naming him one of the wealthiest people in the UK.
In April 2020, Simon Cowell judged a spin-off of Canada's Got Talent called Canadian Family's Got Talent, conducted virtually during the COVID-19 pandemic in Canada.
On July 15, 2020, Simon Cowell bought out Sony Music from their joint venture, Syco Entertainment.
On August 8, 2020, Simon Cowell broke his back after falling off his new electric motorcycle while testing it at his home in Malibu, California. He underwent back surgery overnight and temporarily reverted to eating animal-based food to rebuild his strength.
In December 2020, it was announced that Simon Cowell would be a judge on The X Factor Israel in 2021.
In 2020, a second series of The Greatest Dancer was scheduled to air.
In late May 2021, Simon Cowell announced his decision to cancel his appearance on The X Factor Israel, in light of the Israeli aggression against Gaza.
In January 2022, Simon Cowell and Lauren Silverman confirmed their engagement.
In 2020, Simon Cowell announced a seven-book series titled "Wishfits" with his son, scheduled to launch in 2023.
In December 2019, Simon Cowell signed a five-year deal with ITV, ensuring Britain's Got Talent will stay on the channel until 2024.
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