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Simon Fuller(I)

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  • Producer
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Simon Fuller
Simon Fuller was born on 17 May 1960 in Hastings, East Sussex, England, UK. He is a writer and producer, known for So You Think You Can Dance (2005), American Idol (2002) and From Justin to Kelly (2003). He has been married to Natalie Swanston since 2008. They have three children.
BornMay 17, 1960
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BornMay 17, 1960
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    • Nominated for 14 Primetime Emmys
      • 2 wins & 21 nominations total

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    Known for

    So You Think You Can Dance (2005)
    So You Think You Can Dance
    7.0
    TV Series
    • Writer(creator)
    Lionel Richie, Ryan Seacrest, Carrie Underwood, and Luke Bryan in American Idol (2002)
    American Idol
    4.3
    TV Series
    • Writer(creator)
    Kelly Clarkson and Justin Guarini in From Justin to Kelly (2003)
    From Justin to Kelly
    1.9
    • Producer
    • 2003
    Geri Halliwell-Horner, Emma Bunton, Melanie C, Victoria Beckham, Mel B, and Spice Girls in Spice World (1997)
    Spice World
    3.8
    • Producer
    • 1997

    Credits

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    Writer

    • Lionel Richie, Ryan Seacrest, Carrie Underwood, and Luke Bryan in American Idol (2002)
      American Idol
      4.3
      TV Series
      • creator
      • created by
      • Writer
      • 2002–2024
    • California Dreaming (2021)
      California Dreaming
      8.9
      TV Movie
      • Writer
      • 2021
    • So You Think You Can Dance (2005)
      So You Think You Can Dance
      7.0
      TV Series
      • creator
      • Writer
      • 2005–2015
    • Dieter Bohlen in Deutschland sucht den Superstar (2002)
      Deutschland sucht den Superstar
      2.1
      TV Series
      • creator
      • 2008–2015
    • DSDS Kids (2012)
      DSDS Kids
      1.7
      TV Series
      • creator
      • 2012
    • You Can Dance (2012)
      You Can Dance
      TV Series
      • Writer
      • 2012
    • ¡Q'Viva!: The Chosen (2012)
      ¡Q'Viva!: The Chosen
      5.4
      TV Series
      • creator
      • 2012
    • So You Think You Can Dance (2010)
      So You Think You Can Dance
      7.9
      TV Series
      • creator
      • 2010–2011
    • Dance
      5.4
      TV Series
      • originally developed for television by
      • 2010
    • If I Can Dream (2010)
      If I Can Dream
      6.2
      TV Series
      • creator
      • 2010
    • Superstars of Dance
      3.8
      TV Series
      • Writer
      • 2009
    • Melissa O'Neil in Canadian Idol (2003)
      Canadian Idol
      3.7
      TV Series
      • creator
      • 2003–2008
    • Pinoy Idol (2008)
      Pinoy Idol
      5.6
      TV Series
      • creator
      • 2008
    • The Next Great American Band (2007)
      The Next Great American Band
      6.5
      TV Series
      • creator
      • 2007
    • Idols (2003)
      Idols
      3.6
      TV Series
      • creator
      • 2007

    Producer

    • The Spice Girls
      • producer
      • Pre-production
      • 2027
    • Savannah Clarke, Zane Carter, Nour Ardakani, Mélanie Thomas, Josh Beauchamp, Alex Mandon Rey, Lamar Morris, Sofya Plotnikova, Shivani Paliwal, Sina Deinert, Heyoon Jeong, and Hina Yoshihara in The Musical: Welcome to the Night of Your Lives! (2023)
      The Musical: Welcome to the Night of Your Lives!
      8.9
      • executive producer
      • 2023
    • Serengeti (2019)
      Serengeti
      7.7
      TV Series
      • executive producer
      • series producer
      • 2019–2023
    • The Meeps: Love Louder (2023)
      The Meeps: Love Louder
      9.5
      Music Video
      • created by
      • executive producer
      • 2023
    • ABBA: Thank You for the Music, an All-Star Tribute
      TV Special
      • executive producer
      • 2021
    • California Dreaming (2021)
      California Dreaming
      8.9
      TV Movie
      • executive producer
      • 2021
    • Lionel Richie, Ryan Seacrest, Carrie Underwood, and Luke Bryan in American Idol (2002)
      American Idol
      4.3
      TV Series
      • executive producer
      • 2002–2020
    • SKAM Austin (2018)
      SKAM Austin
      6.2
      TV Series
      • executive producer
      • 2018
    • Michael Caine in My Generation (2017)
      My Generation
      7.1
      • producer
      • 2017
    • Knock Knock Live (2015)
      Knock Knock Live
      4.5
      TV Series
      • executive producer
      • 2015
    • Great Performances (1971)
      Great Performances
      7.9
      TV Series
      • executive producer
      • 2015
    • So You Think You Can Dance (2005)
      So You Think You Can Dance
      7.0
      TV Series
      • executive producer
      • 2005–2014
    • David Beckham: Into the Unknown (2014)
      David Beckham: Into the Unknown
      7.1
      TV Movie
      • executive producer: DBrazil TV Ltd
      • 2014
    • Ballroom Blitz (2014)
      Ballroom Blitz
      TV Series
      • executive producer
      • 2014
    • Christina Ricci, Kristin Scott Thomas, Uma Thurman, and Robert Pattinson in Bel Ami (2012)
      Bel Ami
      5.4
      • executive producer
      • 2012
    • ¡Q'Viva!: The Chosen (2012)
      ¡Q'Viva!: The Chosen
      5.4
      TV Series
      • executive producer
      • 2012

    Director

    • Serengeti (2019)
      Serengeti
      7.7
      TV Series
      • Director
      • created by
      • 2019–2023
    • Lionel Richie, Ryan Seacrest, Carrie Underwood, and Luke Bryan in American Idol (2002)
      American Idol
      4.3
      TV Series
      • Director
      • 2009
    • In-development projects at IMDbPro

    Personal details

    • Official site
      • 19 Entertainment
    • Height
      • 5′ 8″ (1.73 m)
    • Born
      • May 17, 1960
      • Hastings, East Sussex, England, UK
    • Spouse
      • Natalie Swanston2008 - present (filed for divorce, 3 children)
    • Children
        Josephine
    • Relatives
        Charlie Bell(Grandparent)
    • Publicity listings
      • 1 Interview
      • 2 Articles

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    • Trivia
      Brother of Kim Fuller.

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