Nigel Lythgoe
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Nigel Lythgoe OBE (born 9 July 1949) is an English television and film producer, television dance judge, former dancer in the Young Generation, and choreographer.
He was the producer of Pop Idol and American Idol, and he was the founder and executive producer of, and a regular judge on So You Think You Can Dance.
He was also responsible for the 2009 Worldstars of Dance competition.
Early life
He was born in Wallasey, Cheshire, to dockworker George Perthgoe and Gertrude Emily Lythgoe, and began to participate in dance at the age of 10. He began tap dancing and went on to study at the Hylton-Bromley School of Dance and Drama and the Perry Cowell School of Dance in Wallasey, where he studied classical ballet, modern jazz, ballroom, character, classical Greek, and National dance from various countries. Lythgoe's first professional work was in corps de ballet for The Merry Widow's English National Ballet tour. He worked in London under Joanne Steuer and Molly Molloy. Lythgoe performed with the BBC's The Young Generation dance troupe from 1969 to 1990. He joined the choreographer in 1971 and has since choreographed over 500 television shows.
Personal life
In 1974, Lythgoe married Bonita Shawe, whom he encountered while working as the choreographer for the BBC's Young Generation dance troupe. Shawe served as an audition judge on the first season of So You Think You Can Dance and as a judge on the Australian version of So You Think You Can Dance for the first three seasons. Following a protracted divorce, the two couples divorced in 2010. Simon and Kristopher have two sons together, and they are very close.
In January 2003, he had a heart attack. In October 2003, he almost died as a result of a burst appendix.
Priscilla Presley and Raquel Welch have been dated by Lythgoe. Villa San Juliette, a vineyard in Paso Robles, California, is owned by him.
Career
Early in Lythgoe's career, he learned to use techniques (e.g. multi-cameras) to film choreography well, a skill that would lead to a TV career. During the 1970s and into the 1980s, Lythgoe had the opportunity to perform with dancers from Cyd Charisse to Gene Kelly. He also choreographed for Ben Vereen, Shirley Bassey and (most famously) the Muppets. Lythgoe, in an interview with People said that he was "the only person to dance, choreograph, produce and direct the Royal Variety Performance."
After working his way through the television industry, including at TVS, by 1995, Lythgoe held the post of Head of Entertainment and Comedy at London Weekend Television, where he commissioned and produced shows including Gladiators and Blind Date.
In 2000, he became the tough judge on Popstars and was nicknamed "Nasty Nigel" by the British tabloid press. He was loaned by London Weekend Television to Bob Geldof's television company Planet 24 to executive produce and direct the UK version of Survivor. Lythgoe then joined Simon Fuller's 19 Entertainment group as President of 19 Television. He developed and produced a new show created by Fuller, Pop Idol. This then became a global franchise that includes American Idol.
Lythgoe moved to the U.S. in 2002 to produce American Idol and then became producer/judge and co-creator of So You Think You Can Dance on the FOX television network.
Lythgoe, and his production partner Ken Warwick, who went to school together from age 12, initially agreed to produce the 2007 Emmys, but could not due to scheduling conflicts with SYTYCD.
In 2007, Lythgoe worked with a number of prominent California-based Brits, including then-British Consul-General Bob Peirce, to found BritWeek, an annual program of events held in Los Angeles and Orange County to celebrate the strong business, historical, and entertainment ties between the UK and California.
On 4 August 2008, Lythgoe confirmed that he was leaving American Idol and decided to move on with So You Think You Can Dance.
In 2009, Lythgoe and Fuller formed a company called Big Red 2 Entertainment. Fuller is a fan of Manchester United and Lythgoe of Liverpool. Both teams play in red. Their first venture was Superstars of Dance for NBC.
He is also a judge on So You Think You Can Dance (UK).
On 5 August 2010, American Idol confirmed Lythgoe would be returning as an executive producer to the hit show beginning season 10.
Awards and honours
- 2015 O.B.E - Order of The British Empire by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
- 2014 Ellis Island International Medal of Honor
- 2011 International Emmy: Founders Award - Winner
- 2008 Emmy: Outstanding Reality/Competition Program - Nominee
- 2007 The Governors Award - Winner
- 2007 Emmy: Outstanding Reality/Competition Program - Nominee
- 2006 Emmy: Outstanding Reality/Competition Program - Nominee
- 2005 Emmy: Outstanding Reality/Competition Program - Nominee
- 2004 Emmy: Outstanding Reality/Competition Program - Nominee
- 2003 Grammy: Album of the Year - Nominee