The Big Picture Simon Cowell has made a name for himself as a TV personality on shows like American Idol and America’s Got Talent. His grumpy nature stands out among his fellow panel of judges, and he’s oddly loved for his sour attitude and blunt opinions. But before he was sending people off to Hollywood, Cowell was attempting to make a name for himself by any means necessary.
Release Date May 23, 1980 Director Stanley Kubrick Cast Jack Nicholson , Shelley Duvall , Danny Lloyd , Scatman Crothers , Barry Nelson , Philip Stone Runtime 146 Main Genre Horror Writers Stephen King , Stanley Kubrick , Diane Johnson Tagline All work and no play make Jack a dull boy... Simon Cowell Played a Pivotal Role in ‘The Shining’s Production Simon Cowell’s half-brother, TonyCowell, sat down with BBC 3 and spilled the beans on life with Simon, and growing up with him.