Simon Phillip Cowell widely known as Simon Cowell has the net worth which the overall amount currently reaches 550 million dollars. Simon has earned his net worth as a record and producer television producer, judge of TV shows. Cowell worked as a TV judge in such well-known projects as The X-Factor, American Idol, Pop Idol and Britain’s Got Talent. Cowell has increased his net worth as an entrepreneur. He is the owner of entertainment production house named Syco, executive of record label A&R. Simon Cowell is considered to be one of the most influential people in the world. Simon Phillip Cowell was born on October 7, 1959 in Lambeth, London, England, UK.
Simon Cowell Net Worth $550 Million
His parents were involved into the entertainment industry. His mother, Julie Brett Josie Dalglish, was a ballet dancer and socialite whereas his father, Eric Selig Phillip Cowell, Sr. worked as an executive in music industry and a developer of real estate. Since 2001, Simon Cowell has been working on various projects released under the Idol franchise. He became famous for his direct criticism to the participants of the shows commenting on their talents, appearance or even personality. Despite of his rude behaviour Simon was loved by audience and has increased his popularity and net worth. Since 2004, Cowell began working as a judge under the franchise of The X-Factor. The winners of the show singer Leona Lewis and a boy band One Direction have signed the contracts with the Syco label owned by Cowell. Later, Syco has created the format of Got Talent which was suitable for all kind of performers. The show was created and produced by Simon Cowell which has also added to the overall amount of his net worth. Since 2007, Simon together with Piers Morgan and Amanda Holden appeared as judges of Britain’s Got Talent show.
In addition to this, Cowell’s net worth has risen after he got involved into other television shows including American Inventor, Celebrity Duets, Grease Is the Word, Rock Rivals, Food Glorious Food. All the mentioned above shows were produced by Simon Cowell. He has also created a game show Red or Black? which has also added to Simon Cowell’s net worth. Moreover, Cowell is a generous donator for charity. He usually supports events for children and animal rights. In 2003, Cowell published his autobiography book titled “I Don”t Mean to be Rude, but…” his top phrase used as a judge in talent shows. In the book he tells about his life and gives a piece of advice to be successful. He appeared as a voice-actor in the episode of “The Simpsons”, “Family Guy” and “Shrek 2”. Cowell appeared on David Zucker’s film “Scary Movie 3” as a Cameo. It has been stated that Simon Cowell is the sixth richest person in music industry in Great Britain. As a guest Simon has appeared on Saturday Night Live, Live with Regis and Kelly, Star in a Reasonably Priced Car, 2006 Primetime Emmy Awards, 2012 Pride of Britain Awards and other shows. It is expected that Simon Cowell’s net worth will be rising in the future. Cowell is in a long term relationship with Lauren Silverman.
