Simon Cowell

Simon Phillip Cowell (born 7 October 1959) is an English television personality, record executive, businessman, and producer. He has judged on the British television talent competition shows Pop Idol (2001–2003), The X Factor, and Britain's Got Talent (2007–present), as well as the American television talent competition shows American Idol (2002–2010), The X Factor (2011–2013), and America's Got Talent (2016–present). Cowell founded the entertainment company Syco Entertainment in 2005, as well as its defunct predecessor, Syco Music in 2002. He is the creator of the X Factor and Got Talent television franchises, which have been adapted in numerous countries around the world.