Simon Phillip Cowell, an English television personality, record executive, and entrepreneur, is renowned for his role as a judge on well-known British television talent shows like Pop Idol, The X Factor UK, and Britain’s Got Talent.

Cowell was born on October 7, 1959, in Lambeth, London, making his zodiac sign Libra.

Cowell has an approximate height of 5 feet 7 inches and typically maintains a moderate weight of around 72 kg.

Cowell comes from a diverse family background. His father hails from a Jewish family, while his mother has Polish roots. Simon was born into a family with several siblings, including his younger brother Nicholas Cowell, as well as three half-brothers named John, Tony, and Michael Cowell, and a half-sister named June Cowell.

Cowell’s career in the entertainment industry is diverse and extensive. It began in the music sector during the 1980s and 1990s, where he started out in the mailroom at EMI Music Publishing. His breakthrough came in 2001 when he gained recognition as a judge on the British TV show “Pop Idol.” This success led him to become a judge on the U.S. version, “American Idol.”

Throughout his career, Cowell has been involved in various projects, notably serving as a judge on both “Britain’s Got Talent” and “America’s Got Talent” in 2016. Additionally, he is renowned for founding the British label Syco Records, which has played a significant role in the success of numerous artists.

Cowell married to Lauren Silverman, with whom he shares two children, Adam and Eric. Eric holds the distinction of being Simon Cowell’s first child.

Cowell is one of the wealthiest individuals in the UK, boasting a net worth of $850 million. He has accumulated his wealth through various ventures, including co-authoring a seven-book series titled “Wishfits” with his son.