Television & Music Production

Simon Cowell

Estimated Net Worth

$600 Million

Portrait of Simon Cowell

Quick Facts

  • Full Name Simon Phillip Cowell
  • Born October 7, 1959
  • Nationality British
  • Primary Sources TV Shows, Music Production, Got Talent Franchise

Biography

Simon Cowell is an English television personality, entrepreneur, and record executive. He has judged on talent competition shows including Pop Idol, The X Factor, Britain's Got Talent, and America's Got Talent, and created the Got Talent franchise.

Sources of Wealth

Got Talent Franchise

~$300 Million

Creator and producer of the globally successful Got Talent format, which has been licensed in over 70 countries.

Television Judging & Production

~$200 Million

Earnings from judging roles on various talent shows and producing successful TV formats through his companies.

Music Industry & Record Labels

~$100 Million

Revenue from his music labels, artist management, and discovering successful acts like One Direction and Little Mix.

Last Updated: August 30, 2025