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Simon Lythgoe
Simon Lythgoe is a British film and television producer. Shows he has produced include Meet Me Next Christmas , American Idol, Disney's Fairy Tale Weddings, So You Think You Can Dance. He was born in England and educated at Felsted School, St. Alban's College and National Film School in Beaconsfield, England. He is the son of theatre director Bonnie Lythgoe and television executive Nigel Lythgoe.
Born in North London, England, to choreographer Nigel Lythgoe and dancer Bonnie Lythgoe, he grew up in Cuffley, Hertfordshire. After attending Keble School in Winchmore Hill, North London, Simon later attended Felsted Boarding School in Essex. After completing 10 GCSEs, he attended Oaklands College in St. Albans for his A-Levels in Film Studies, Psychology and Art. Then Simon attended the National Film School in Beaconsfield for several industry courses.
Simon's career began in theatre, where at the early age of fifteen he was a stage-hand and performer in the local professional Panto at the Millfield Theatre in North London, England. For three consecutive years, Simon performed and was the Assistant Stage Manager in "Jack & The Beanstalk", "Aladdin" and "Robin Hood" while simultaneously moving from theatre into television.
Upon completion of his studies, he 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, and The British Comedy Awards.
In 1993, Lythgoe traveled to Australia to work on the country’s longest running soap opera, Home & Away, and the Aussie version of Gladiators for Kevin Jacobson Productions. The three month engagement turned into a yearlong commitment, when Lythgoe decided to stay in Sydney working for the Seven Network. His titles ranged from 3rd Assistant Director to Floor Manager, and later a Researcher and then Associate Producer.
Returning to England, Lythgoe stayed in scripted drama working as a 1st Assistant Director for the Sky series Dream Team, produced by Hewland International. During this the time, he also attended the National Film and Television School.
Returning to Australia in 1998, Lythgoe emigrated permanently to Sydney. At the Seven Network, he worked on the Sydney 2000 Olympics, Win Roy & H.G.'s Money, The Monday Dump, Saturday Disney, House of Hits, The Morning Shift, Big Arvo, and the People's Choice Awards, along with numerous sports events, including the Bledisloe Cup, AFL, Super 12 Rugby, and the Lions Tour.
In addition to television production, Simon returned to the theatre, working as the assistant manager and tech supervisor for the Zenith Theatre in Chatswood for three years.
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Simon Lythgoe
Simon Lythgoe is a British film and television producer. Shows he has produced include Meet Me Next Christmas , American Idol, Disney's Fairy Tale Weddings, So You Think You Can Dance. He was born in England and educated at Felsted School, St. Alban's College and National Film School in Beaconsfield, England. He is the son of theatre director Bonnie Lythgoe and television executive Nigel Lythgoe.
Born in North London, England, to choreographer Nigel Lythgoe and dancer Bonnie Lythgoe, he grew up in Cuffley, Hertfordshire. After attending Keble School in Winchmore Hill, North London, Simon later attended Felsted Boarding School in Essex. After completing 10 GCSEs, he attended Oaklands College in St. Albans for his A-Levels in Film Studies, Psychology and Art. Then Simon attended the National Film School in Beaconsfield for several industry courses.
Simon's career began in theatre, where at the early age of fifteen he was a stage-hand and performer in the local professional Panto at the Millfield Theatre in North London, England. For three consecutive years, Simon performed and was the Assistant Stage Manager in "Jack & The Beanstalk", "Aladdin" and "Robin Hood" while simultaneously moving from theatre into television.
Upon completion of his studies, he 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, and The British Comedy Awards.
In 1993, Lythgoe traveled to Australia to work on the country’s longest running soap opera, Home & Away, and the Aussie version of Gladiators for Kevin Jacobson Productions. The three month engagement turned into a yearlong commitment, when Lythgoe decided to stay in Sydney working for the Seven Network. His titles ranged from 3rd Assistant Director to Floor Manager, and later a Researcher and then Associate Producer.
Returning to England, Lythgoe stayed in scripted drama working as a 1st Assistant Director for the Sky series Dream Team, produced by Hewland International. During this the time, he also attended the National Film and Television School.
Returning to Australia in 1998, Lythgoe emigrated permanently to Sydney. At the Seven Network, he worked on the Sydney 2000 Olympics, Win Roy & H.G.'s Money, The Monday Dump, Saturday Disney, House of Hits, The Morning Shift, Big Arvo, and the People's Choice Awards, along with numerous sports events, including the Bledisloe Cup, AFL, Super 12 Rugby, and the Lions Tour.
In addition to television production, Simon returned to the theatre, working as the assistant manager and tech supervisor for the Zenith Theatre in Chatswood for three years.