John Legend
- Born
- December 28, 1978 (47 years old)
- Place of birth
- Springfield, Ohio, USA
Biography
John Legend is an American singer, songwriter, musician, actor, and producer. He was born John Roger Stephens on December 28, 1978 in Springfield, Ohio. As of 2017, he has won ten Grammy Awards, one Golden Globe Award, and one Academy Award. He is married to model Chrissy Teigen, and they have a daughter - Luna Simone Stephens - born in 2016. The couple's second child is due in 2018.
Known for
★ 8.0The Simpsons
1989
★ 7.9La La Land
2016
★ 8.2This Is Us
2016
★ 8.1Curb Your Enthusiasm
2000
★ 7.8The Mitchells vs. the Machines
2021
★ 7.0Las Vegas
2003
★ 6.3Coming 2 America
2021
★ 7.4Master of None
2015
★ 6.8Royal Pains
2009
★ 5.9Between Two Ferns: The Movie
2019
★ 6.6Just Wright
2010
★ 8.4Taylor Swift: The 1989 World Tour - Live
2015
Filmography
- —The Road HomeThe Road HomeFilm · Harry Belafonte
- 2025Grace for the WorldFilm · Self
- 2025A Grammy Salute to Cyndi Lauper: Live from the Hollywood BowlFilm · Self
- 2025Le Gala des Pièces Jaunes 2025 : Le concert événementFilm · Self - Guest
- 2025Tapis Rouge Gala Des Pièces RougeFilm
- 2024Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day ParadeFilm · Self
- 202492nd Annual Christmas in Rockefeller CenterFilm · Self
- 2024The Wonderful World of Disney: Holiday SpectacularFilm · Self - Performer
- 2023Christmas at GracelandFilm · Self - Performer
- 2023Red Bull Symphonic Orchestra: Anthony Parnther feat. Metro BoominFilm · Self - Vocals
- 2023The Philly Sound... Heard 'Round the WorldThe Philly Sound... Heard 'Round the WorldFilm · Self
- 2023A Grammy Salute to The Beach BoysFilm · Self
- 2022If These Walls Could SingFilm · Self (archive footage)★ 6.5
- 2022Betye Saar: Ready to Be a WarriorBetye Saar: Ready to Be a WarriorFilm · Self
- 2021Jonas Brothers Family RoastFilm · Self★ 6.5
- 20212021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction CeremonyFilm · Self
- 2021Sesame Street: 50 Years of Sunny DaysFilm · Self - Guest
- 2021The Mitchells vs. the MachinesFilm · Jim Posey (voice)★ 7.8
- 2021Coming 2 AmericaFilm · John Legend★ 6.3
- 2021Sergio Mendes in the Key of JoyFilm · Self
- 2020My Gift: A Christmas Special From Carrie UnderwoodFilm · Self
- 2020Fast Times at Ridgemont High: A Virtual Table ReadFilm · Charles Jefferson
- 2020John Legend and Family: Bigger Love Father's DayFilm · Self
- 2020Justice Now: A BET News SpecialFilm · Self
- 2020The Disney Family Singalong - Volume IIFilm · Self
- 2020Saving OurSelves: BET COVID-19 Relief EffortSaving OurSelves: BET COVID-19 Relief EffortFilm · Self - Performer
- 2020Let's Go Crazy: The Grammy Salute to PrinceFilm · Self
- 2020One World: Together at HomeFilm · Self★ 7.1
- 2020ACM Presents: Our CountryFilm
- 2019Between Two Ferns: The MovieFilm · John Legend★ 5.9
- 2019Hitsville: The Making of MotownFilm · Self★ 7.7
- 2019The Price of ProtestFilm · Self (archive footage)
- 2019Sherman's ShowcaseSeries · John Legend / Duke Ellington, John Legend
- 2019Surviving R. Kelly: The ImpactFilm · Self (archive footage)
- 2019Elvis All-Star TributeFilm · Self - Performer
- 2019Motown 60: A Grammy CelebrationFilm · Self
- 2019Aretha! A Grammy Celebration for the Queen of SoulFilm · Self
- 2018NBC’s New Year’s EveNBC’s New Year’s EveFilm · Self - Performance
- 2018Q85: A Musical Celebration for Quincy JonesFilm · Self
- 2018A Legendary Christmas with John & ChrissyFilm · Self
- 2018Crow: The LegendFilm · Crow (voice)
- 2018QuincyFilm · Self★ 7.3
- 2018Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame: In Concert 2014-2017Film · Self
- 2018Elton John: I'm Still Standing - A Grammy SaluteFilm · Self
- 2018Jesus Christ Superstar Live in ConcertFilm · Jesus Christ★ 7.0
- 2018Andrew Lloyd Webber: Tribute to a SuperstarFilm · Self
- 2017John Legend: Live at Round ChapelFilm · Self
- 2017La Folie Disneyland Paris : L'Anniversaire des 25 ans du ParcFilm · Self
- 2017Stayin' Alive: A Grammy Salute to the Music of the Bee GeesFilm · Self - Performer
- 2016La La LandFilm · Keith★ 7.9
- 2016This Is UsSeries · John Legend★ 8.2
- 2016Ask the StorybotsSeries
- 2016Michael Jackson's Journey from Motown to Off the WallFilm · Self★ 7.0
- 2015Taylor Swift: The 1989 World Tour - LiveFilm · Self - Musical Guest★ 8.4
- 2015Sinatra 100: An All-Star Grammy ConcertFilm · Self
- 2015Master of NoneSeries · John Legend★ 7.4
- 2015Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction CeremonyFilm · Self
- 2015Comedy Central Roast of Justin BieberFilm · Self★ 6.8
- 2015John Legend - Montreux Jazz FestivalFilm · Self
- 2015Stevie Wonder: Songs in the Key of Life - An All-Star Grammy SaluteFilm · Self
- 2014Bruce Springsteen A MusiCares TributeFilm · Self
- 2014The Night That Changed America: A Grammy Salute to the BeatlesFilm · Self
- 2014Sports Illustrated Swimsuit: 50 Years of BeautifulSports Illustrated Swimsuit: 50 Years of BeautifulFilm · Self
- 2013John Legend - Splash! Festival 2013John Legend - Splash! Festival 2013Film · Self
- 2013John Legend: iTunes FestivalFilm · Self
- 2013The Women Concert for ChangeFilm · Self
- 2012The Savoy King: Chick Webb & the Music That Changed AmericaFilm · Duke Ellington (voice)
- 2010The Rally to Restore Sanity and/or FearFilm · Self
- 2010MusicFilm · Self
- 2010Ana Carolina - Multishow Registro Ana Car9lina + Um: 9+1Film · Self
- 2010Just WrightFilm · John Legend (uncredited)★ 6.6
- 2010The Black List: Volume ThreeThe Black List: Volume ThreeFilm · Self
- 2009The People SpeakFilm · Self
- 2009Royal PainsSeries★ 6.8
- 2009Mistarello Presents: Hard Body Blends Volume 4Mistarello Presents: Hard Body Blends Volume 4Film · Self (archive footage)
- 2009John Legend: MTV Live in Rome, ItalyJohn Legend: MTV Live in Rome, ItalyFilm · Self
- 2009We Are One: The Obama Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln MemorialFilm · Self
- 2008A Colbert Christmas: The Greatest Gift of All!Film · Self★ 6.9
- 2008Soul MenFilm · Marcus Hooks★ 6.2
- 2008John Legend: Live from PhiladelphiaFilm · Self
- 2007Tony Bennett: Duets - The Making of an American ClassicFilm · Self
- 2006Tony Bennett: An American ClassicFilm · Self
- 2005John Legend - Live at the House of BluesFilm · Self
- 2005Dave Chappelle's Block PartyFilm · Self★ 6.8
- 2005Kanye West: College Dropout [Video Anthology]Film · Self (segment "The New Workout Plan")
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- 2005LoverboyFilm · Memphis Parking Lot Donor★ 5.0
- 2003Las VegasSeries · John Legend★ 7.0
- 2003VH1 Top 20 Video CountdownSeries
- 2002American DreamsSeries · Stevie Wonder
- 2000Curb Your EnthusiasmSeries · John Legend★ 8.1
- 1992Later... with Jools HollandSeries
- 1989The SimpsonsSeries · John Legend (voice)★ 8.0