Cody Robert Simpson(born 11 January 1997) is an Australian singer, actor, and a former competitive swimmer.[3]Since his debut as a recording artist, he has released four solo studio albums:Paradise(2012),Surfers Paradise(2013),Free(2015), andCody Simpson(2022). He portrayed the lead role of Dmitry in the Broadway musicalAnastasiafrom November 2018 through April 2019.[4]The same year, he won the first season ofThe Masked Singer Australiaas "Robot".[5]
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Birth name | Cody Robert Simpson[1] | |||||||||||||||||
Born | Gold Coast, Queensland,Australia | 11 January 1997|||||||||||||||||
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Years active | 2009–present | |||||||||||||||||
Labels | Coast House | |||||||||||||||||
Website | codysimpson | |||||||||||||||||
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Sport | Swimming | |||||||||||||||||
Strokes | Butterfly | |||||||||||||||||
Club | Griffith Swim Team | |||||||||||||||||
Coach | Michael Bohl | |||||||||||||||||
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In 2022, Simpson joined theAustralian Swim Teamafter qualifying for theCommonwealth Gamesduring Australia's team trials.[6]In June 2024, he bid farewell to swimming after failing to qualify for Paris Olympics.[7]
Early life
editSimpson was born on 11 January 1997[2]inBenowa,a suburb on theGold Coast, Queensland,to parents Brad and Angie.[8]He has two younger siblings,Alliand Tom.[9]Growing up, Simpson attendedAll Saints Anglican School.[10]In 2009, Simpson began uploading songs to YouTube, performing covers ofJason Mraz's "I'm Yours",[11]Cry Me a River"[12]byJustin Timberlake,"I Want You Back"[13]byThe Jackson 5andBon Jovi's "Wanted Dead or Alive".[14]
Career
editMusic career
edit2009–2011: Career beginnings,4 U,andCoast to Coast
editSimpson's rise to recognition was featured onThe 7.30 Reportin December 2009.[15]He released his debut single, "iYiYi"(which features American rapperFlo Rida), on 15 May 2010. The music video for Simpson's second single, "Summertime", was released on 20 September 2010.[16]Simpson relocated to Los Angeles in June 2010 with his family to record his songs withAtlantic Records' Shawn Campbell.[17]That same month, Simpson appeared onSunrise.[18]On 22 June 2010, it was announced that Simpson would participate in theCamplified 2010 Tour,along with other artists, touring across the United States. The tour began on 5 July 2010 and ended on 14 August 2010.[19]Other tours that year included a middle school tour that took place from October–November 2010 and covered 9 U.S states.[20]AnEP,4 Uwas released on 21 December 2010. The EP included five tracks in total, four of them being previously unreleased.[21]Simpson recorded a remake of the song "I Want Candy"byThe Strangelovesas the main theme song for the Easter-themed live-action/animated filmHop.In May 2011, Simpson was "egged"during a live performance atWestfield Mirandain Sydney. Simpson told Australian radio showThe Kyle & Jackie O Showthat he was not in fact hit by the eggs, and that he was upset on behalf of his fans as the remainder of his show was cancelled due to security concerns.[22]He then started theWaiting 4U tourwith American singerGreyson Chanceon 9 April in Ivins, Utah. The tour ended on 18 May 2011, in Portland, Oregon.
Coast to Coastwas released on 20 September 2011 by Atlantic Records. It reached number 12 on theBillboard200and sold 24,000 copies.[23]On 23 April 2011, Simpson released the single "On My Mind".On 5 August 2011, he performed onThe Today Show.[24]The following day, Simpson started his Coast to Coast Mall Tour inLake Grove, New Yorkto promote his second EP. He played nine dates around the United States and finished it inOrange, Californiaon 18 September 2011.[25]On 22 September, it was announced that Cody Simpson hiredJustin Bieber'smanager,Scooter Braun,as his own.[26]
2012–2014:Paradise,Surfers ParadiseandDancing with the Stars
editOn 12 June 2012, Simpson released an EP titledPreview to Paradisecontaining four songs from his upcoming debut studio album,Paradise,[27]which was released on 2 October 2012.[28]In February 2013, Simpson toured Europe, doing his own tour dates as well as supporting Justin Bieber on many of the EuropeanBelieve Tourdates.Surfers Paradise,which was released on 16 July 2013, is Simpson's first album to debut in the top 10 of theBillboard200. During the summer of 2013, Simpson headlined theParadise Tour,featuring opening actsRyan BeattyandBefore You Exit. On 19 November 2013, Simpson released an acoustic album calledThe Acoustic Sessions,featuring the songs "Pretty Brown Eyes","All Day","La Da Dee ","Wish U Were Here",and a cover of"Please Come Home for Christmas".
On 4 March 2014, Simpson was announced as one of the celebrities to participate on the18th seasonofDancing with the StarsduringABC'sGood Morning America.He was partnered with professional dancerWitney Carson.[29]He was eliminated on Week 5 of the competition and finished in ninth place.[30]
From 30 June 2014 to 14 July 2014 Simpson did an acoustic tour through Europe with singerJackson Harris.[31]
In August 2014 Simpson announced he had departed Warner/Atlantic. He cited creative differences as the reason for his departure and as a result, is currently unsigned.[32]
2015–2018:Free,Cody Simpson and the Tide, andWave One
editSimpson's albumFreewas scheduled to be released on 23 June 2015[33]then was pushed back to 10 July.[34]Simpson performed the first single, "Flower" onGood Morning Americaon 6 February 2015.[35]It is his first album as an independent artist since leavingAtlantic Recordsto create his own label, Coast House.[36]The album was produced byCisco Adlerand includes songwriting collaborations withG. LoveandDonavon Frankenreiter.John Mayerserved as a sounding board.[37]Cody performed his single "New Problems" on NBC'sTodayshow on 13 July 2015.[38]On 1 November 2015 it has been reported that Cody took a break from his long term solo career to start up a new band with his close mates Adrian Cota and Khari Mateen.[39]
In 2017, Simpson formed a new band billed as Cody Simpson and the Tide, making their debut with the single "Waiting for the Tide".[40]Cody and the Tide is composed of Cody Simpson on vocals and guitar, Adrian Cota on drums and Shareef "Reef" Addo on bass.[41] Cody and the Tide released their debut EP, entitledWave One,in the fall of 2017. The music is a blend of pop, rock, blues, and surf-rock genres. The band used their varying influences and musical tastes to createWave One.In their four-track EP, Simpson sings of love, unity, environmentalism and ocean conservation. The EP's debut single, "Waiting for the Tide", was inspired by a poem Simpson wrote that tackled topics such as rising water levels and ocean conservation.[41]In August 2018, the band released "Underwater" music video song.[42]In October, Cody and the Tide went on a short tour of southern California to perform their EP.[43]In early 2019, after almost three years together, the band split up.
2019–present: Return to solo work
editAfter parting ways with his band and focusing on his solo career again, Simpson released the songGolden Thinghe wrote forMiley Cyruson 18 October 2019 which crossed over 49 million streams on Spotify.[44]In the same year, he participated onThe Masked Singer Australia,as the "Robot" and went on to win the show. In April 2022, Simpson released a self-titled album, his first in six years, which he had recorded during a swimming training break in 2020.[45]Simpson also released music videos for singles "Nice To Meet You", and "Let Go" onYouTubeandSpotify.In November, Simpson performed the Australian National Anthem at theLexus Melbourne Cupand theAFL Women'sGrand Final.[46][47]Simpson performed a rendition of theNat King Colesong "The Christmas Song"at the 85th annualCarols by Candlelightheld in Melbourne in December 2022.[48]
Acting career
editIn 2014, Simpson made his television debut guest starring as himself in the sitcomInstant Mom.[49]In 2015, he guest starred on the American television sitcomCougar Town,portraying Pete, a high school student.[50]In the same year, he booked a role in the Nickelodeon filmOne Crazy Cruisewhere he played the love interest ofKira Kosarin's character Ellie Jensen-Bauer and starred as himself.[51]In late 2017, Simpson was cast in a supporting role inBret Easton Ellis' thriller film,Smiley Face Killers,opposite actorCrispin Glover.[52][53]In October 2018, Simpson made hisBroadway musicaldebut when he was cast as male lead Dmitry inAnastasia,alongsideJohn BoltonandChristy Altomare.[54]
Swimming career (2019–2024)
editJunior swimming
editSimpson was a talented swimmer in his junior years. He trained at theMiamiSwimming Club under coach Ken Nixon and won two gold medals at the 2009 Queensland Swimming Championships.[55][56]
Return to swimming
editIn 2019, Simpson turned his focus from music back onto competitive swimming, joining theUniversity of Southern California's Trojan Swim Elite team under coachDave Salo.[57]In October 2019, Simpson, who was competing at his first meet in nearly a decade, finished the 100 yard butterfly in 24th position out of 29 entrants with a time of 51.51.[58]To improve his swimming technique, he trained under different coaches including two-time OlympianBrett Hawke.[59]In December 2020, Simpson shared on social media that he had qualified for the Australian Olympic trials in the 100 metre butterfly, after having raced a time of 54.90.[60]
Simpson starred in swimming documentaryHead Above Water,which highlighted his return to swimming and was released 4 June 2021 onAmazon Prime Video.[61]
In February 2023, Simpson alongside Griffith University Swimming Club teammatesMack Horton,Bowen Gough and Josh Edwards-Smith competed in theRottnest Channel Swimfinishing first in a time of 3:33:49 and setting a new team record.[62]
2021 Australian Swimming Trials
editSimpson continued to show improvement in the lead up to the2021 Australian Swimming Trialswhich took place inAdelaide,South Australiain June 2021. At the meet, Simpson swam a personal best time of 50.22 in the 100 metre freestyle, however failed to advance through to the finals.[63]In the 100 metre butterfly, Simpson swam a time of 52.84 in the preliminary heats to qualify sixth and advance through to the final. In the final, Simpson failed to qualify for the Tokyo Olympics after finishing in eighth place with a time of 52.94.[64]
Shortly after the trials, Simpson announced he had been training under coachMichael BohlatGriffith University,having moved back to Australia in the lead up to the trials.[65]
2022 Australian Swimming Championships
editSimpson participated in theAustralian Swimming Championshipswhich took place inAdelaide,South Australiain May 2022. In the 100 metre butterfly, Simpson advanced through to the finals after qualifying second in the preliminary heats with a time of 51.79. In the final, he swam a 51.96 to place third, and initially it was thought Simpson had qualified for the2022 World Aquatics ChampionshipsinBudapest,Hungary,asKyle Chalmerswas not going to swim, however Chalmers later backflipped on his decision which ultimately pushed Simpson out of the team.[66]In the 50 metre butterfly, Simpson swam a time of 23.79 in the preliminary heats to qualify fifth and advance through to the final, where he finished in fourth place with a time of 23.68. Simpson also swam in the 100 metre freestyle, swimming a time of 49.43, however he was disqualified after a false start.[67]The disqualification was overturned on protest, and Simpson advanced into the final, finishing eighth with a time of 49.34.
2022 Commonwealth Games
editSimpson was selected for the2022 Commonwealth GamesinBirmingham,Englandon 22 May 2022.[68]In the wake ofIsaac Cooperbeing sent home from the Games, Simpson was selected to swim in the50 metre butterflyon the first day of competition. He swam a 23.84 in the preliminary heats to qualify in tenth fastest for the semifinal, however failed to advance into the final after finishing in 14th place with a time of 23.87.[69]Simpson was part of the4 × 100 metre freestyle relay,swimming the second leg in the heats. His 48.86 split time helped Australia into the final, where they earned a gold medal.[70]In the100 metre butterfly,Simpson advanced through to the semifinals after qualifying fifth in the preliminary heats with a time of 52.47. In the semifinal, he swam a time of 52.16, placing fifth and making it through to the final, where he again placed fifth, swimming a time of 52.06.[71]Simpson was also part of the4 × 100 metre medley relay,swimming a 51.49 split for the butterfly leg. His efforts helped Australia advance to the finals, where they picked up a silver medal.[72]
2022 Australian Short Course Championships
editAt theAustralian Short Course Swimming Championshipsheld inSydney,New South Walesin August 2022, Simpson entered five events. In the 50 metre butterfly, he swam a 23.13 in the preliminary heats to qualify third and make it through to the final where he placed fourth with a time of 23.06. In the 100 metre freestyle, Simpson swam a time of 47.89 in the preliminary heats, but failed to advance into the final after placing 12th. Simpson qualified third in the 100 metre butterfly preliminary heats with a time of 51.15, making it through to the final where he finished fourth in a time of 50.46. In the 50 metre freestyle, Simpson qualified eighth in the preliminary heats with a time of 21.88 to advanced through to the finals where he swam a 21.67 to finish in seventh place. Simpson also competed in the 100 metre individual medley, qualifying third in the preliminary heats with a time of 53.56. In the finals, he swam a 52.67 to finish second behind American Grant House, however as the first Australian to finish, Simpson earned himself a gold medal.
Other works
editIn 2012, Simpson was a brand ambassador ofBuild-A-Bear Workshop.[73]A year later, he became a brand ambassador for Teen Cancer America.[74]In June 2017, he was named the firstUnited Nations Development Programmeadvocate for oceans.[75]In the month of August, he was named one ofBondsbrand ambassador for Home Grown campaign.[76]He also featured inStellar.[76]He is signed withIMG Models.[77][78]In February 2020, Simpson appeared in Australia's new Bonds "WeGotsYou" campaign.[79]He released a book of poetry titled,Prince Neptunein April 2020.[80]In August 2020, Simpson signed with talent agencyICM Partners.[81]In 2021, he teamed up withMyerfor their spring fashion ad campaign, and in May 2022, he was named the face of their High Winter campaign.[82][83]In July, he signed a multi-year sponsorship deal with the Australian swimwear brand,Speedo.[84]Simpson founded his own sustainable clothing line,Prince Neptune: The Label,which launched online in August 2022.[85]In 2024, He launched his own energy nutrition drink line called Dr.Hydrate.[86]
Personal life
editSimpson currently has 17 tattoos inked on his body, including: his record label, which represents the sun, water, and earth, on his left forearm; a large anchor on his right hand; a large sun below his right shoulder; 'Old man river' on his arm; skull and crossbones inked on his chest; and a thumb-sized drawing ofElvis Presleyon his forearm.[87][88]
Simpson's first relationship was withKylie Jenner,whom he dated in 2011.[89]He later datedGigi Hadidfrom 2013 to May 2015.[90]In October 2019, Simpson started datingMiley Cyrusbefore the pair split in August 2020.[91][92]He then dated Belgian-American model, Marloes Stevens from December 2020 to January 2022.[93]In April 2022, Simpson began dating fellow Australian swimmer,Emma McKeon,although the couple did not confirm their relationship until July of the same year.[94][95]
Filmography
editYear | Title | Role | Notes |
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2011 | So Random! | Himself – Performer | Musical guest singing "All Day" |
PrankStars | Himself | Episode, "Walk the Prank", alongside hostMitchel MussoandZendaya | |
N.B.T (Next Big Thing) | Guest star | ||
Extreme Makeover: Home Edition | Episode, "The Walker Family" | ||
2012 | Bucket & Skinner's Epic Adventures | Himself – Performer | Episode, "Epic Break-up" |
Finding Cody | Himself | Lead role | |
Punk'd | Victim | ||
Figure It Out | Contestant | ||
Cupcake Wars | Guest/Judge | ||
2013 | Ridiculousness | Episode "Cody Simpson", Season 3 Episode 19 | |
Golden Balls | Episode 289 Runner-up | ||
AwesomenessTV | Episode "Zay Zay and Jo Jo's Halloween Tips", Guest Host | ||
2014 | Instant Mom | Episode 14: "A Kids' Choice" | |
Dancing with the Stars | Contestant onseason 18 | ||
2015 | One Crazy Cruise | Cody Simpson | Guest appearance |
Cougar Town | Pete | Season 6, Episode 7[96] | |
2018–2019 | Anastasia(musical) | Dmitry | Stage musical lead role |
2019 | The Masked Singer (Australia) | Robot | Contestant / Winner[97] |
2020 | Smiley Face Killers | Rob | Film |
2021 | Head Above Water | Himself | Four episodes |
2024 | Guys and Dolls | Sky Masterson | Stage musical lead role |
Discography
edit- Studio albums
- Paradise(2012)
- Surfers Paradise(2013)
- Free(2015)
- Cody Simpson(2022)
Tours
editHeadlining
- Welcome to Paradise Tour (2012)
- Paradise Tour(2013–2014)
- The Acoustic Sessions Tour (2014)
- Free Tour (2015)
Co-headlining
- Waiting 4U Tour(withGreyson Chance) (2011)
Promotional
- Coast to Coast Mall Tour (2011)
Opening act
- Big Time Summer Tour(forBig Time Rush) (2012)
- Believe Tour(forJustin Bieber) (2012–2013)
Awards and nominations
editYear | Type | Award | Result |
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2010 | Nickelodeon Australian Kids Choice Awards 2010 | Fresh Aussie Musos | Won |
2010 | Breakthrough of the YearAwards | Breakthrough Internet Sensation | Won |
2012 | 2012 Kids' Choice Awards | Favourite Aussie Superstar | Won |
2013 | Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards | Aussie's Favorite Homegrown Act | Won |
2013 | Radio Disney Music Awards | Best Male Artist | Nominated |
2013 | Radio Disney Music Awards | Best Crush Song | Nominated |
2013 | Radio Disney Music Awards | Fiercest Fans | Nominated |
2013 | Young Hollywood Awards | Role Model Award | Won |
2013 | MTV Europe Music Awards | Best Australia Act | Won |
2013 | MTV Europe Music Awards | Best Worldwide Act | Nominated |
2013 | MTV Europe Music Awards | Artist on the Rise | Nominated |
2014 | 2014 Kids' Choice Awards | Favourite Aussie Homegrown Act | Won |
2014 | Radio Disney Music Awards | Best Male Artist | Nominated |
2014 | Radio Disney Music Awards | Song That Makes You Smile | Nominated |
2014 | World Music Awards | World's Best Male Artist | Nominated |
2014 | Teen Choice Awards | Choice Music Breakout Artist | Nominated |
2014 | Oz Artist of the Year | Himself | Nominated |
2015 | Huading Awards | International Male Artist | Won |
2015 | GQ Men of the Year Awards | International Sensation | Won |
2022 | GQ Men of the Year Awards | GQ Sportsman of the Year Award | Nominated |
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