Simon Lythgoe, educated at Felsted, was a chief lighting technician for The Lord of the Rings films, and is a producer of American Idol. He is the son of Nigel Lythgoe. He currently emulates his father by hosting prime-time game shows on TV in Australia.
Early Life
Born in North London, England, to choreographer Nigel Lythgoe and dancer Bonita Lythgoe, he grew up in Cuffley, Hertfordshire. After attending Keble Preparatory School in Winchmore Hil...
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Simon Lythgoe, educated at Felsted, was a chief lighting technician for The Lord of the Rings films, and is a producer of American Idol. He is the son of Nigel Lythgoe. He currently emulates his father by hosting prime-time game shows on TV in Australia.
Early Life
Born in North London, England, to choreographer Nigel Lythgoe and dancer Bonita Lythgoe, he grew up in Cuffley, Hertfordshire. After attending Keble Preparatory School in Winchmore Hill, North London, he later attended Felsted boarding school in Essex. After completing 10 GCSEs he attended Oaklands college in St.Albans for his A-Levels.
Career
Upon completion of his studies worked for London Weekend Television as a senior runner and an Assistant Floor Manager. His credits include The Late Show With David Letterman, The Royal Variety Performance, Don't Forget Your Toothbrush, An Audience with ...., Gladiators, The Brian Conley Show, The Big Big Talent Show, British Comedy Awards.
In 1993 Lythgoe traveled to Australia to work...
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