Simon Fuller is the creator of the Idols TV format, including the UK series Pop Idol and the US series American Idol.
29 Facts About Simon Fuller
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In 2020, Fuller signed an exclusive agreement with tech firm TikTok to create a new TikTok supergroup and concluded an agreement with Verizon Communications to develop 5G content.
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In 2021 Pearson PLC announced a partnership with Simon Fuller to create a new global education business in Performing Arts.
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In 2016, Simon Fuller persuaded Swedish quartet ABBA to reunite to explore working in virtual reality, which led to the ABBA Voyage project.
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Simon Fuller has been certified as the most successful British music manager of all time by Billboard.
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Simon Fuller received the 2,441st star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on 23 May 2011.
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Simon Fuller was born on 17 May 1960 in British Cyprus, though later the family moved to Accra, Ghana where his father was the headmaster of the British Military School, Burma Camp.
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The family moved back to Hastings, East Sussex, where Simon Fuller's father became headmaster of the school he attended.
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In February 2008, Simon Fuller was presented with the PGA Award by the Producers Guild of America in Hollywood.
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In December 2016, Norwegian state broadcaster NRK announced that it had concluded a deal with Simon Fuller to produce the English language version of Skam; Fuller later announced a deal with Facebook to launch award-winning drama format SKAM Austin in the US in 2018.
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In July 2020, US media reported that "Serengeti", voiced by Lupita Nyong'o, created by Simon Fuller, was nominated for a Primetime EMMY Award.
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Simon Fuller came to prominence in the 1990s for managing the pop group the Spice Girls.
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Simon Fuller has managed acts including Victoria Beckham, Annie Lennox, S Club 7, Now United, Steven Tyler, Amy Winehouse, Carrie Underwood, Kelly Clarkson, Will Young, Emma Bunton, Any Gabrielly, The Future X Lisa Marie Presley and many more in addition to sports icons Lewis Hamilton, Andy Murray.
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In 2008, Simon Fuller was certified as the most successful British music manager of all time by Billboard magazine.
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Simon Fuller has managed the career of Annie Lennox since the release of her multi platinum album Diva in 1991.
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Simon Fuller has managed hit songwriters and producers, including Cathy Dennis, who first met Fuller as the singer of D Mob in the 1980s.
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Simon Fuller managed the Spice Girls through the peak of their 1990s success and he remains in partnership with the five girls today.
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In 2002, Simon Fuller's company discovered 19-year-old Amy Winehouse, produced her first award-winning album Frank and signed her to Universal Music.
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In October 2016, Simon Fuller announced a joint venture with the 4 original members of the Swedish supergroup ABBA to create a new digital ABBA; In August 2020, BBC News announced that Simon Fuller had signed an exclusive agreement with tech firm TikTok to create a new TikTok supergroup.
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Simon Fuller owns significant stakes in British fashion businesses Victoria Beckham Ltd.
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In 2006, Simon Fuller brokered the deal for 19 Entertainment to purchase a majority share in Storm Model Management.
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In 2008, Simon Fuller launched the Victoria Beckham dress collection at New York Fashion Week.
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In 2012, Simon Fuller accompanied Victoria Beckham to launch the business in China.
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In 2003, Simon Fuller formed a joint venture partnership with British footballer David Beckham, building a global business and later negotiating his five year contract to join LA Galaxy.
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In 2009, Simon Fuller took on personal representation of British No 1 tennis player Andy Murray, representing him during his US Open and Wimbledon wins and later helping the player to establish his own business.
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In March 2011, Simon Fuller was announced as the manager of British F1 driver Lewis Hamilton and surprised many when he moved Hamilton from McLaren and signed him to a long-term contract with the MercedesAMG team.
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Simon Fuller married his long-term girlfriend Natalie Swanston in May 2008, and they have three children.
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Simon Fuller has a portfolio of real estate including properties in Europe, North America, and South America.
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In 2014, Simon Fuller was awarded an honorary degree by the University of Brighton in recognition for his "contribution to business, entrepreneurship and philanthropy".