John Legend
Born: 1978-12-28 in Springfield, Ohio, USA
Known For: Acting
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.
Filmography
2025
2024
- The Wonderful World of Disney: Holiday Spectacular as Self - Performer
- Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade as Self
- 92nd Annual Christmas in Rockefeller Center as Self
2023
- The Philly Sound... Heard 'Round the World as Self
- Christmas at Graceland as Self - Performer
- We Dare to Dream ... (Executive Producer)
- Red Bull Symphonic Orchestra: Anthony Parnther feat. Metro Boomin as Self - Vocals
- Stand Up & Shout: Songs from a Philly High School ... (Executive Producer)
- 1000% Me: Growing Up Mixed ... (Executive Producer)
- A Grammy Salute to The Beach Boys as Self
2022
- The Jennifer Hudson Show as Self
- Loudmouth ... (Executive Producer)
- Racist Trees ... (Executive Producer)
- If These Walls Could Sing as Self (archive footage)
- jeen-yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy as Self (archive footage)
- Betye Saar: Ready to Be a Warrior as Self
2021
- The Mitchells vs. the Machines as Jim Posey (voice)
- Citizen Ashe ... (Executive Producer)
- Coming 2 America as John Legend
- Sesame Street: 50 Years of Sunny Days as Self - Guest
- That's My Jam as Self - Guest
- Sergio Mendes in the Key of Joy as Self
- Jonas Brothers Family Roast as Self
- The Legend of the Underground ... (Executive Producer)
- A Crime on the Bayou ... (Executive Producer)
- Monster ... (Executive Producer)
- 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony as Self
2020
- The Disney Family Singalong - Volume II as Self
- John Legend and Family: Bigger Love Father's Day as Self
- Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey ... (Producer)
- VERZUZ as Self
- Whose Vote Counts, Explained as Narrator (voice)
- One World: Together at Home as Self
- With Drawn Arms ... (Executive Producer)
- Let's Go Crazy: The Grammy Salute to Prince as Self
- Fast Times at Ridgemont High: A Virtual Table Read as Charles Jefferson
- ACM Presents: Our Country
- Chrissy's Court as Self - Witness
- My Gift: A Christmas Special From Carrie Underwood as Self
- Atlanta's Missing and Murdered: The Lost Children ... (Executive Producer)
- Justice Now: A BET News Special as Self
- Defining Moments with OZY as Self
- Saving OurSelves: BET COVID-19 Relief Effort as Self - Performer
2019
- The Kelly Clarkson Show as Self
- Tamron Hall as Self - Guest
- How Do You Play? as Self (video appearance)
- A Little Late with Lilly Singh as Self
- Desus & Mero as Self - Illustrious Guest
- Between Two Ferns: The Movie as John Legend
- Sherman's Showcase as John Legend / Duke Ellington
- Hitsville: The Making of Motown as Self
- Rhythm + Flow ... (Executive Producer)
- Songland as Self
- The SpongeBob Musical: Live on Stage! ... (Musical)
- The Price of Protest as Self (archive footage)
- Elvis All-Star Tribute as Self - Performer
- Surviving R. Kelly as Self
- Motown 60: A Grammy Celebration as Self
- Surviving R. Kelly: The Impact as Self (archive footage)
- Aretha! A Grammy Celebration for the Queen of Soul as Self
2018
- Lie Detector as Self
- A Legendary Christmas with John & Chrissy as Self
- Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert as Jesus Christ
- Crow: The Legend as Crow (voice)
- Q85: A Musical Celebration for Quincy Jones as Self
- Quincy as Self
- Elton John: I'm Still Standing - A Grammy Salute as Self
- NBC’s New Year’s Eve as Self - Performance
- Andrew Lloyd Webber: Tribute to a Superstar as Self
- Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame: In Concert 2014-2017
2017
- Beauty and the Beast ... (Songs)
- Carpool Karaoke: The Series as Self
- La Folie Disneyland Paris : L'Anniversaire des 25 ans du Parc as Self
- Stayin' Alive: A Grammy Salute to the Music of the Bee Gees as Self - Performer
- Neal Brennan: 3 Mics ... (Executive Producer)
- John Legend: Live at Round Chapel as Self
2016
- This Is Us as John Legend
- La La Land as Keith
- Michael Jackson's Journey from Motown to Off the Wall as Self
- Ask the Storybots
- Underground ... (Executive Producer)
- Kocktails With Khloé as Self
- Southside with You ... (Executive Producer)
2015
- The Late Show with Stephen Colbert as Self
- The Late Late Show with James Corden as Self - Guest
- Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter as Self
- Lip Sync Battle as Self
- Celebrity Family Feud as Self
- Master of None as John Legend
- Southern Rites ... (Executive Producer)
- Breaking Through ... (Executive Producer)
- Comedy Central Roast of Justin Bieber as Self
- Stevie Wonder: Songs in the Key of Life - An All-Star Grammy Salute as Self
- Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony as Self
- John Legend - Montreux Jazz Festival as Self
- Taylor Swift: The 1989 World Tour - Live as Self - Musical Guest
- Sinatra 100: An All-Star Grammy Concert as Self
2014
- The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon as Self
- Late Night with Seth Meyers as Self
- Variety Studio: Actors on Actors as Self
- The Night That Changed America: A Grammy Salute to the Beatles as Self
- Selma ... (Songs)
- Sports Illustrated Swimsuit: 50 Years of Beautiful as Self
- Bruce Springsteen A MusiCares Tribute as Self
2013
- Hollywood Game Night as Self
- John Legend: iTunes Festival as Self
- John Legend - Splash! Festival 2013 as Self
- The Women Concert for Change as Self
2012
- Finding Your Roots as Self
- The House I Live In ... (Executive Producer)
- Duets as Self - Mentor
2011
- The Voice as Self - Coach
2010
- Just Wright as John Legend (uncredited)
- Music as Self
- America: The Story of Us as Self
- The Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear as Self
- The Black List: Volume Three as Self
- Ana Carolina - Multishow Registro Ana Car9lina + Um: 9+1 as Self
2009
- Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen as Self - Guest
- Royal Pains
- The People Speak as Self
- We Are One: The Obama Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial as Self
- John Legend: MTV Live in Rome, Italy as Self
- Mistarello Presents: Hard Body Blends Volume 4 as Self (archive footage)
2008
- Soul Men as Marcus Hooks
- A Colbert Christmas: The Greatest Gift of All! as Self
- John Legend: Live from Philadelphia as Self
2007
- The Graham Norton Show as Self
- Keeping Up with the Kardashians as Self
- Inas Nacht as Self
- Tony Bennett: Duets - The Making of an American Classic as Self
2006
- The One Show as Self
- Tony Bennett: An American Classic as Self
2005
- The Colbert Report as Self
- The Tyra Banks Show as Self
- Loverboy as Memphis Parking Lot Donor
- Dave Chappelle's Block Party as Self
- Kanye West: College Dropout [Video Anthology] as Self (segment "The New Workout Plan")
- John Legend - Live at the House of Blues as Self
2004
- Project Runway as Self - Guest Judge
- Miley's New Year's Eve Party as Self - Musical Guest
- Janet Jackson: From Janet. To Damita Jo: The Videos ... (Musical)
2003
- Real Time with Bill Maher as Self
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! as Self
- Las Vegas as Self
- The Ellen DeGeneres Show as Self
- VH1 Top 20 Video Countdown
2002
- American Idol as Self
- American Dreams as Stevie Wonder
- Live from E! as Self
- CMT Crossroads as Self
2001
- Star Academy as Self
2000
- Curb Your Enthusiasm as John Legend
1999
- Mark Twain Prize as Self
- The Early Show as Self
1997
- The View as Self
- Leute heute as Self
1996
- The Daily Show as Self
1993
- Late Night with Conan O'Brien as Self - Musical Guest
1992
- The Tonight Show with Jay Leno as Self
1989
- The Simpsons as John Legend (voice)
1988
- This Morning as Self - Performer
1981
- Entertainment Tonight as Self
1975
- Saturday Night Live as Self - Musical Guest
1974
- American Music Awards as Self - Musical Guest
1969
- Sesame Street as Self
1959
- The Grammys as Self
1955
- Miss Universe as Self - Entertainment
1952
- Today as Self