- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- December 28, 1978
- Place of Birth
- Springfield, Ohio, USA
John Legend
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.
Filmography
tvWords + Music
2025 · Self
tvReading Rainbow
2025 · Self
movieGrace for the World
2025 · Self
movieA Grammy Salute to Cyndi Lauper: Live from the Hollywood Bowl
2025 · Self
tvHitmakers
2025 · Self
movieLe Gala des Pièces Jaunes 2025 : Le concert événement
2025 · Self - Guest
movieTapis Rouge Gala Des Pièces Rouge
2025
movieDisney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade
2024 · Self
movie92nd Annual Christmas in Rockefeller Center
2024 · Self
movieThe Wonderful World of Disney: Holiday Spectacular
2024 · Self - Performer
movieChristmas at Graceland
2023 · Self - Performer
movieWe Dare to Dream
2023 · Executive Producer
movieRed Bull Symphonic Orchestra: Anthony Parnther feat. Metro Boomin
2023 · Self - Vocals
movieStand Up & Shout: Songs from a Philly High School
2023 · Executive Producer
The Philly Sound... Heard 'Round the World
movieThe Philly Sound... Heard 'Round the World
2023 · Self, Executive Producer
movie1000% Me: Growing Up Mixed
2023 · Executive Producer
movieA Grammy Salute to The Beach Boys
2023 · Self
movieLoudmouth
2022 · Executive Producer
movieRacist Trees
2022 · Executive Producer
tvThe Jennifer Hudson Show
2022 · Self
movieIf These Walls Could Sing
2022 · Self (archive footage)
tvjeen-yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy
2022 · Self (archive footage)
Betye Saar: Ready to Be a Warrior
movieBetye Saar: Ready to Be a Warrior
2022 · Self
movieCitizen Ashe
2021 · Executive Producer
tvThat's My Jam
2021 · Self - Guest
movieJonas Brothers Family Roast
2021 · Self
movie2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
2021 · Self
movieMonster
2021 · Executive Producer
movieSpace Jam: A New Legacy
2021 · Songs
movieA Crime on the Bayou
2021 · Executive Producer
movieThe Legend of the Underground
2021 · Executive Producer
movieSesame Street: 50 Years of Sunny Days
2021 · Self - Guest
movieThe Mitchells vs. the Machines
2021 · Jim Posey (voice)
movieComing 2 America
2021 · John Legend, Songs
movieSergio Mendes in the Key of Joy
2021 · Self
movieMy Gift: A Christmas Special From Carrie Underwood
2020 · Self
movieJingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey
2020 · Producer
movieWith Drawn Arms
2020 · Executive Producer
tvWhose Vote Counts, Explained
2020 · Narrator (voice)
movieFast Times at Ridgemont High: A Virtual Table Read
2020 · Charles Jefferson
movieJohn Legend and Family: Bigger Love Father's Day
2020 · Self
movieJustice Now: A BET News Special
2020 · Self
movieThe Disney Family Singalong - Volume II
2020 · Self
Saving OurSelves: BET COVID-19 Relief Effort
movieSaving OurSelves: BET COVID-19 Relief Effort
2020 · Self - Performer
movieLet's Go Crazy: The Grammy Salute to Prince
2020 · Self
movieOne World: Together at Home
2020 · Self
tvChrissy's Court
2020 · Self - Witness
movieACM Presents: Our Country
2020
tvAtlanta's Missing and Murdered: The Lost Children
2020 · Executive Producer
tvVERZUZ
2020 · Self
tvDefining Moments with OZY
2020 · Self
movieThe SpongeBob Musical: Live on Stage!
2019 · Musical, Original Music Composer
tvRhythm + Flow
2019 · Self, Executive Producer
movieBetween Two Ferns: The Movie
2019 · John Legend
tvA Little Late with Lilly Singh
2019 · Self
tvTamron Hall
2019 · Self - Guest
tvThe Kelly Clarkson Show
2019 · Self
movieHitsville: The Making of Motown
2019 · Self
movieThe Price of Protest
2019 · Self (archive footage)
tvSherman's Showcase
2019 · John Legend / Duke Ellington
tvHow Do You Play?
2019 · Self (video appearance)
tvSongland
2019 · Self
movieSurviving R. Kelly: The Impact
2019 · Self (archive footage)
tvDesus & Mero
2019 · Self - Illustrious Guest
movieElvis All-Star Tribute
2019 · Self - Performer
movieMotown 60: A Grammy Celebration
2019 · Self
movieAretha! A Grammy Celebration for the Queen of Soul
2019 · Self
tvSurviving R. Kelly
2019 · Self
NBC’s New Year’s Eve
movieNBC’s New Year’s Eve
2018 · Self - Performance
movieQ85: A Musical Celebration for Quincy Jones
2018 · Self
movieA Legendary Christmas with John & Chrissy
2018 · Self, Executive Producer, Original Music Composer
movieCrow: The Legend
2018 · Crow (voice), Executive Producer
movieQuincy
2018 · Self
movieRock And Roll Hall Of Fame: In Concert 2014-2017
2018 · Self
movieElton John: I'm Still Standing - A Grammy Salute
2018 · Self
movieJesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert
2018 · Jesus Christ, Executive Producer
movieAndrew Lloyd Webber: Tribute to a Superstar
2018 · Self
tvCarpool Karaoke: The Series
2017 · Self
movieJohn Legend: Live at Round Chapel
2017 · Self
movieLa Folie Disneyland Paris : L'Anniversaire des 25 ans du Parc
2017 · Self
movieStayin' Alive: A Grammy Salute to the Music of the Bee Gees
2017 · Self - Performer
movieBeauty and the Beast
2017 · Songs
movieFifty Shades Darker
2017 · Songs
movieNeal Brennan: 3 Mics
2017 · Executive Producer
movieLa La Land
2016 · Keith, Executive Producer
tvThis Is Us
2016 · John Legend
movieSouthside with You
2016 · Executive Producer, Executive Music Producer, Songs
tvAsk the Storybots
2016
tvUnderground
2016 · Executive Producer
movieMichael Jackson's Journey from Motown to Off the Wall
2016 · Self
tvKocktails With Khloé
2016 · Self
movieTaylor Swift: The 1989 World Tour - Live
2015 · Self - Musical Guest
movieSinatra 100: An All-Star Grammy Concert
2015 · Self
tvMaster of None
2015 · John Legend
tvThe Late Show with Stephen Colbert
2015 · Self - Musical Guest
movieBreaking Through
2015 · Executive Producer
tvClose Up with The Hollywood Reporter
2015 · Self
tvCelebrity Family Feud
2015 · Self, Self - Contestant
movieRock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
2015 · Self
movieSouthern Rites
2015 · Executive Producer
tvLip Sync Battle
2015 · Self
movieComedy Central Roast of Justin Bieber
2015 · Self
tvThe Late Late Show with James Corden
2015 · Self - Guest
movieJohn Legend - Montreux Jazz Festival
2015 · Self
movieStevie Wonder: Songs in the Key of Life - An All-Star Grammy Salute
2015 · Self
movieSelma
2014 · Songs
tvVariety Studio: Actors on Actors
2014 · Self
movieBruce Springsteen A MusiCares Tribute
2014 · Self
tvLate Night with Seth Meyers
2014 · Self - Musical Guest
tvThe Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
2014 · Self, Self - Musical Guest, Self - Guest
movieThe Night That Changed America: A Grammy Salute to the Beatles
2014 · Self
Sports Illustrated Swimsuit: 50 Years of Beautiful
movieSports Illustrated Swimsuit: 50 Years of Beautiful
2014 · Self
John Legend - Splash! Festival 2013
movieJohn Legend - Splash! Festival 2013
2013 · Self
movie12 Years a Slave
2013 · Songs
movieJohn Legend: iTunes Festival
2013 · Self
tvHollywood Game Night
2013 · Self
movieThe Women Concert for Change
2013 · Self
tvSINGER
2013 · Self
movieThe House I Live In
2012 · Executive Producer
Duets
tvDuets
2012 · Self - Mentor
tvFinding Your Roots
2012 · Self
tvThe Voice
2011 · Self - Coach
tvConan
2010 · Self - Musical Guest
movieThe Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear
2010 · Self
movieMusic
2010 · Self
movieAna Carolina - Multishow Registro Ana Car9lina + Um: 9+1
2010 · Self
movieJust Wright
2010 · John Legend (uncredited)
tvAmerica: The Story of Us
2010 · Self
The Black List: Volume Three
movieThe Black List: Volume Three
2010 · Self
movieThe People Speak
2009 · Self
tvWatch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
2009 · Self - Guest
tvRoyal Pains
2009
Mistarello Presents: Hard Body Blends Volume 4
movieMistarello Presents: Hard Body Blends Volume 4
2009 · Self (archive footage)
John Legend: MTV Live in Rome, Italy
movieJohn Legend: MTV Live in Rome, Italy
2009 · Self
movieWe Are One: The Obama Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial
2009 · Self
movieA Colbert Christmas: The Greatest Gift of All!
2008 · Self
movieSoul Men
2008 · Marcus Hooks
movieJohn Legend: Live from Philadelphia
2008 · Self
tvKeeping Up with the Kardashians
2007 · Self
tvInas Nacht
2007 · Self
movieTony Bennett: Duets - The Making of an American Classic
2007 · Self
tvThe Graham Norton Show
2007 · Self
movieTony Bennett: An American Classic
2006 · Self
tvThe One Show
2006 · Self
movieJohn Legend - Live at the House of Blues
2005 · Self
tvThe Colbert Report
2005 · Self
movieDave Chappelle's Block Party
2005 · Self
tvThe Tyra Banks Show
2005 · Self
tvDancing with the Stars
2005 · Self - Musical Guest
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movieKanye West: College Dropout [Video Anthology]
2005 · Self (segment "The New Workout Plan")
movieLoverboy
2005 · Memphis Parking Lot Donor
tvMiley's New Year's Eve Party
2004 · Self - Musical Guest
tvProject Runway
2004 · Self - Guest Judge
movieJanet Jackson: From Janet. To Damita Jo: The Videos
2004 · Musical
tvLas Vegas
2003 · John Legend
tvThe Ellen DeGeneres Show
2003 · Self
tvReal Time with Bill Maher
2003 · Self
tvJimmy Kimmel Live!
2003 · Self - Guest/Musical Guest, Self - Guest Host, Self - Musical Guest
tvVH1 Top 20 Video Countdown
2003
tvAmerican Dreams
2002 · Stevie Wonder
tvAmerican Idol
2002 · Self
tvLive from E!
2002 · Self
tvCMT Crossroads
2002 · Self
tvStar Academy
2001 · Self
tvCurb Your Enthusiasm
2000 · John Legend
tvThe Early Show
1999 · Self
tvMark Twain Prize
1999 · Self
tvThe View
1997 · Self
tvLeute heute
1997 · Self
tvThe Daily Show
1996 · Self
tvLate Night with Conan O'Brien
1993 · Self - Musical Guest
tvLate Show with David Letterman
1993 · Self - Musical Guest
tvThe Tonight Show with Jay Leno
1992 · Self
tvThe Simpsons
1989 · John Legend (voice)
tvThis Morning
1988 · Self - Performer
tvEntertainment Tonight
1981 · Self
tvSaturday Night Live
1975 · Self - Musical Guest
tvPeople's Choice Awards
1975 · Self - Performer
tvAmerican Music Awards
1974 · Self - Musical Guest, Self - Presenter
tvSesame Street
1969 · Self
tvThe Grammys
1959 · Self, Self - Performer
tvMiss Universe
1955 · Self - Entertainment
tvToday
1952 · Self
Phantom
moviePhantom
— · Producer