John Legend
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- 28 December 1978 · Springfield, Ohio, USA
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
Acting 83
- 2026The Road Home as Harry Belafonte
- 2025Let God Sort Em Out
- 2025Grace for the World as Self
- 2025A Grammy Salute to Cyndi Lauper: Live from the Hollywood Bowl as Self
- 2025Le Gala des Pièces Jaunes 2025 : Le concert événement as Self - Guest
- 2025Tapis Rouge Gala Des Pièces Rouge
- 2024Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade as Self
- 202492nd Annual Christmas in Rockefeller Center as Self
- 2024The Wonderful World of Disney: Holiday Spectacular as Self - Performer
- 2023Christmas at Graceland as Self - Performer
- 2023Red Bull Symphonic Orchestra: Anthony Parnther feat. Metro Boomin as Self - Vocals
- 2023The Philly Sound... Heard 'Round the World as Self
- 2023A Grammy Salute to The Beach Boys as Self
- 2022If These Walls Could Sing as Self (archive footage)
- 2022Betye Saar: Ready to Be a Warrior as Self
- 2021Jonas Brothers Family Roast as Self
- 20212021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony as Self
- 2021Sesame Street: 50 Years of Sunny Days as Self - Guest
- 2021The Mitchells vs. the Machines as Jim Posey (voice)
- 2021Coming 2 America as John Legend
- 2021Sergio Mendes in the Key of Joy as Self
- 2020My Gift: A Christmas Special From Carrie Underwood as Self
- 2020Fast Times at Ridgemont High: A Virtual Table Read as Charles Jefferson
- 2020John Legend and Family: Bigger Love Father's Day as Self
- 2020Justice Now: A BET News Special as Self
- 2020The Disney Family Singalong - Volume II as Self
- 2020Saving OurSelves: BET COVID-19 Relief Effort as Self - Performer
- 2020Let's Go Crazy: The Grammy Salute to Prince as Self
- 2020One World: Together at Home as Self
- 2020ACM Presents: Our Country
- 2019Between Two Ferns: The Movie as John Legend
- 2019Hitsville: The Making of Motown as Self
- 2019The Price of Protest as Self (archive footage)
- 2019Surviving R. Kelly: The Impact as Self (archive footage)
- 2019Elvis All-Star Tribute as Self - Performer
- 2019Motown 60: A Grammy Celebration as Self
- 2019Aretha! A Grammy Celebration for the Queen of Soul as Self
- 2018NBC’s New Year’s Eve as Self - Performance
- 2018Q85: A Musical Celebration for Quincy Jones as Self
- 2018A Legendary Christmas with John & Chrissy as Self
- 2018Crow: The Legend as Crow (voice)
- 2018Quincy as Self
- 2018Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame: In Concert 2014-2017 as Self
- 2018Elton John: I'm Still Standing - A Grammy Salute as Self
- 2018Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert as Jesus Christ
- 2018Andrew Lloyd Webber: Tribute to a Superstar as Self
- 2017John Legend: Live at Round Chapel as Self
- 2017La Folie Disneyland Paris : L'Anniversaire des 25 ans du Parc as Self
- 2017Stayin' Alive: A Grammy Salute to the Music of the Bee Gees as Self - Performer
- 2016La La Land as Keith
- 2016Michael Jackson's Journey from Motown to Off the Wall as Self
- 2015Taylor Swift: The 1989 World Tour - Live as Self - Musical Guest
- 2015Sinatra 100: An All-Star Grammy Concert as Self
- 2015Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony as Self
- 2015Comedy Central Roast of Justin Bieber as Self
- 2015John Legend - Montreux Jazz Festival as Self
- 2015Stevie Wonder: Songs in the Key of Life - An All-Star Grammy Salute as Self
- 2014Bruce Springsteen A MusiCares Tribute as Self
- 2014The Night That Changed America: A Grammy Salute to the Beatles as Self
- 2014Sports Illustrated Swimsuit: 50 Years of Beautiful as Self
- 2014Late Night with Seth Meyers as Self - Musical Guest · 1 episode
- 2013John Legend - Splash! Festival 2013 as Self
- 2013John Legend: iTunes Festival as Self
- 2013The Women Concert for Change as Self
- 2012The Savoy King: Chick Webb & the Music That Changed America as Duke Ellington (voice)
- 2010The Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear as Self
- 2010Music as Self
- 2010Ana Carolina - Multishow Registro Ana Car9lina + Um: 9+1 as Self
- 2010Just Wright as John Legend (uncredited)
- 2010The Black List: Volume Three as Self
- 2009The People Speak as Self
- 2009Mistarello Presents: Hard Body Blends Volume 4 as Self (archive footage)
- 2009John Legend: MTV Live in Rome, Italy as Self
- 2009We Are One: The Obama Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial as Self
- 2008A Colbert Christmas: The Greatest Gift of All! as Self
- 2008Soul Men as Marcus Hooks
- 2008John Legend: Live from Philadelphia as Self
- 2007Tony Bennett: Duets - The Making of an American Classic as Self
- 2006Tony Bennett: An American Classic as Self
- 2005John Legend - Live at the House of Blues as Self
- 2005Dave Chappelle's Block Party as Self
- 2005Kanye West: College Dropout [Video Anthology] as Self (segment "The New Workout Plan")
- 2005Loverboy as Memphis Parking Lot Donor
Production 22
- 2026Phantom · producer
- 2023We Dare to Dream · executive producer
- 2023Stand Up & Shout: Songs from a Philly High School · executive producer
- 2023The Philly Sound... Heard 'Round the World · executive producer
- 20231000% Me: Growing Up Mixed · executive producer
- 2022Loudmouth · executive producer
- 2022Racist Trees · executive producer
- 2021Citizen Ashe · executive producer
- 2021Monster · executive producer
- 2021A Crime on the Bayou · executive producer
- 2021The Legend of the Underground · executive producer
- 2020Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey · producer
- 2020With Drawn Arms · executive producer
- 2018A Legendary Christmas with John & Chrissy · executive producer
- 2018Crow: The Legend · executive producer
- 2018Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert · executive producer
- 2017Neal Brennan: 3 Mics · executive producer
- 2016La La Land · executive producer
- 2016Southside with You · executive producer
- 2015Breaking Through · executive producer
- 2015Southern Rites · executive producer
- 2012The House I Live In · executive producer
Sound 9
- 2021Space Jam: A New Legacy · songs
- 2021Coming 2 America · songs
- 2019The SpongeBob Musical: Live on Stage! · songs
- 2018A Legendary Christmas with John & Chrissy · original music composer
- 2017Beauty and the Beast · songs
- 2017Fifty Shades Darker · songs
- 2016Southside with You · songs
- 2014Selma · songs
- 201312 Years a Slave · songs
Writing 2
- 2019The SpongeBob Musical: Live on Stage! · musical
- 2004Janet Jackson: From Janet. To Damita Jo: The Videos · musical
crew 1
- 2016Southside with You · executive music producer