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
- Hitmakers as Self
- Reading Rainbow as Self
- Words + Music as Self
- Tapis Rouge Gala Des Pièces Rouge
- A Grammy Salute to Cyndi Lauper: Live from the Hollywood Bowl as Self
- Grace for the World as Self
- Le Gala des Pièces Jaunes 2025 : Le concert événement as Self - Guest
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
- 1000% Me: Growing Up Mixed ... (Executive Producer)
- A Grammy Salute to The Beach Boys as Self
- We Dare to Dream ... (Executive Producer)
- Stand Up & Shout: Songs from a Philly High School ... (Executive Producer)
- Red Bull Symphonic Orchestra: Anthony Parnther feat. Metro Boomin as Self - Vocals
- Christmas at Graceland as Self - Performer
- The Philly Sound... Heard 'Round the World as Self
2022
- The Jennifer Hudson Show as Self - Guest
- jeen-yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy as Self (archive footage)
- If These Walls Could Sing as Self (archive footage)
- Betye Saar: Ready to Be a Warrior as Self
- Racist Trees ... (Executive Producer)
- Loudmouth ... (Executive Producer)
2021
- CBS Mornings as Self - Interviewee
- The Mitchells vs. the Machines as Jim Posey (voice)
- Space Jam: A New Legacy ... (Songs)
- That's My Jam as Self - Guest
- Coming 2 America as John Legend
- Monster ... (Executive Producer)
- 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony as Self
- Sesame Street: 50 Years of Sunny Days as Self - Guest
- A Crime on the Bayou ... (Executive Producer)
- Jonas Brothers Family Roast as Self
- The Legend of the Underground ... (Executive Producer)
- Citizen Ashe ... (Executive Producer)
- Sergio Mendes in the Key of Joy as Self
2020
- VERZUZ as Self
- Whose Vote Counts, Explained as Narrator (voice)
- Chrissy's Court as Self - Witness
- Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey ... (Producer)
- One World: Together at Home as Self
- Atlanta's Missing and Murdered: The Lost Children ... (Executive Producer)
- Defining Moments with OZY as Self
- The Disney Family Singalong - Volume II as Self
- Let's Go Crazy: The Grammy Salute to Prince as Self
- My Gift: A Christmas Special From Carrie Underwood as Self
- Fast Times at Ridgemont High: A Virtual Table Read as Charles Jefferson
- With Drawn Arms ... (Executive Producer)
- John Legend and Family: Bigger Love Father's Day as Self
- Justice Now: A BET News Special as Self
- Saving OurSelves: BET COVID-19 Relief Effort as Self - Performer
- ACM Presents: Our Country
2019
- The Kelly Clarkson Show as Self
- How Do You Play? as Self (video appearance)
- The Tamron Hall Show as Self - Guest
- A Little Late with Lilly Singh as Self
- Desus & Mero as Self - Illustrious Guest
- Songland as Self
- Sherman's Showcase as John Legend / Duke Ellington
- Rhythm + Flow as Self
- Surviving R. Kelly as Self
- Between Two Ferns: The Movie as John Legend
- Elvis All-Star Tribute as Self - Performer
- The SpongeBob Musical: Live on Stage! ... (Musical)
- Hitsville: The Making of Motown as Self
- The Price of Protest as Self (archive footage)
- Aretha! A Grammy Celebration for the Queen of Soul as Self
- Surviving R. Kelly: The Impact as Self (archive footage)
- Motown 60: A Grammy Celebration as Self
2018
- Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert as Jesus Christ
- Quincy as Self
- Elton John: I'm Still Standing - A Grammy Salute as Self
- Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame: In Concert 2014-2017 as Self
- Q85: A Musical Celebration for Quincy Jones as Self
- A Legendary Christmas with John & Chrissy as Self
- NBC’s New Year’s Eve as Self - Performance
- Andrew Lloyd Webber: Tribute to a Superstar as Self
- Crow: The Legend as Crow (voice)
2017
- Carpool Karaoke: The Series as Self
- Beauty and the Beast ... (Songs)
- Fifty Shades Darker ... (Songs)
- Stayin' Alive: A Grammy Salute to the Music of the Bee Gees as Self - Performer
- Neal Brennan: 3 Mics ... (Executive Producer)
- La Folie Disneyland Paris : L'Anniversaire des 25 ans du Parc as Self
- John Legend: Live at Round Chapel as Self
2016
- This Is Us as John Legend
- La La Land as Keith
- Ask the Storybots
- Underground ... (Executive Producer)
- Kocktails With Khloé as Self
- Southside with You ... (Executive Producer)
- Michael Jackson's Journey from Motown to Off the Wall as Self
2015
- The Late Show with Stephen Colbert as Self - Musical Guest
- The Late Late Show with James Corden as Self - Guest
- Celebrity Family Feud as Self
- Lip Sync Battle as Self
- Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter as Self
- Master of None as John Legend
- Taylor Swift: The 1989 World Tour - Live as Self - Musical Guest
- Comedy Central Roast of Justin Bieber as Self
- Breaking Through ... (Executive Producer)
- Stevie Wonder: Songs in the Key of Life - An All-Star Grammy Salute as Self
- Sinatra 100: An All-Star Grammy Concert as Self
- Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony as Self
- Southern Rites ... (Executive Producer)
- John Legend - Montreux Jazz Festival as Self
2014
- The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon as Self
- Late Night with Seth Meyers as Self - Musical Guest
- Variety Studio: Actors on Actors as Self
- Selma ... (Songs)
- The Night That Changed America: A Grammy Salute to the Beatles as Self
- Bruce Springsteen A MusiCares Tribute as Self
- Sports Illustrated Swimsuit: 50 Years of Beautiful as Self
2013
- SINGER as Self
- Hollywood Game Night as Self
- 12 Years a Slave ... (Songs)
- John Legend: iTunes Festival as Self
- The Women Concert for Change as Self
- John Legend - Splash! Festival 2013 as Self
2012
- Finding Your Roots as Self
- The House I Live In ... (Executive Producer)
- The Savoy King: Chick Webb & the Music That Changed America as Duke Ellington (voice)
- Duets as Self - Mentor
2011
- The Voice as Self - Coach
2010
- Conan as Self - Musical Guest
- America: The Story of Us as Self
- Just Wright as John Legend (uncredited)
- Music as Self
- The Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear as Self
- Ana Carolina - Multishow Registro Ana Car9lina + Um: 9+1 as Self
- The Black List: Volume Three 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
- Mistarello Presents: Hard Body Blends Volume 4 as Self (archive footage)
- John Legend: MTV Live in Rome, Italy as Self
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
- Dancing with the Stars as Self - Musical Guest
- 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
- Parkinson as Self - Guest / Performer
- 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 - Guest/Musical Guest
- The Ellen DeGeneres Show as Self
- Las Vegas as John Legend
- VH1 Top 20 Video Countdown
2002
- American Idol as Self
- American Dreams as Stevie Wonder
- CMT Crossroads as Self
- Live from E! as Self
2001
- Star Academy as Self
2000
- Curb Your Enthusiasm as John Legend
1999
- The Early Show as Self
- Mark Twain Prize as Self
1997
- The View as Self
- Leute heute as Self
1996
- The Daily Show as Self
1993
- Late Show with David Letterman as Self - Musical Guest
- Late Night with Conan O'Brien as Self - Musical Guest
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
- People's Choice Awards as Self - Performer
1974
- American Music Awards as Self - Musical Guest
1969
- Sesame Street as Self
1959
- The Grammys as Self
1952
- Today as Self