Simon Cowell

Simon Phillip Cowell (born October 7, 1959) is the creator of America's Got Talent and a judge from Season 11 of the show. He is confirmed to be on AGT until at least Season 14. 

Background
He has judged X Factor US, UK, Pop Idol, American Idol and Britain's Got Talent before. He is also the producer of the Got Talent franchise, the Idol franchise, and the X Factor Franchise. As a judge, Cowell often makes blunt and controversial comments, including insults and wisecracks about contestants and their abilities. He is known as the "honest judge."

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Trivia

 * First act to vote Yes to: Nathan Bockstahler
 * First act to vote "No" to: Rose
 * First act to buzz: The Spice Gurlz
 * Golden Buzzer Acts: Calysta Bevier (11), Mandy Harvey (12)