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John Legend

Known for The Simpsons · This Is Us · Curb Your Enthusiasm

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.

Snapshot 2026-10-15

Born
Dec 28, 1978
Birthplace
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.

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Known For

TVThe Simpsons
The SimpsonsJohn Legend (voice) · 1989
★ 8.0
TVThis Is Us
This Is UsJohn Legend · 2016
★ 8.2
TVCurb Your Enthusiasm
Curb Your EnthusiasmJohn Legend · 2000
★ 8.1
TVKeeping Up with the Kardashians
Keeping Up with the KardashiansSelf · 2007
★ 7.3
TVThe Daily Show
The Daily ShowSelf · 1996
★ 6.4
TVSaturday Night Live
Saturday Night LiveSelf - Musical Guest · 1975
★ 6.9
TVThe Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy FallonSelf · 2014
★ 5.8
TVThe Late Show with Stephen Colbert
The Late Show with Stephen ColbertSelf - Musical Guest · 2015
★ 6.1

Filmography

Movies

Janet Jackson: From Janet. To Damita Jo: The VideosMusical
2004
Dave Chappelle's Block PartySelf
2005
John Legend - Live at the House of BluesSelf
2005
Kanye West: College Dropout [Video Anthology]Self (segment "The New Workout Plan")
2005
LoverboyMemphis Parking Lot Donor
2005
Tony Bennett: An American ClassicSelf
2006
Tony Bennett: Duets - The Making of an American ClassicSelf
2007
A Colbert Christmas: The Greatest Gift of All!Self
2008
John Legend: Live from PhiladelphiaSelf
2008
Soul MenMarcus Hooks
2008
JL
John Legend: MTV Live in Rome, ItalySelf
2009
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Mistarello Presents: Hard Body Blends Volume 4Self (archive footage)
2009
The People SpeakSelf
2009
We Are One: The Obama Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln MemorialSelf
2009
Ana Carolina - Multishow Registro Ana Car9lina + Um: 9+1Self
2010
Just WrightJohn Legend (uncredited)
2010
MusicSelf
2010
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The Black List: Volume ThreeSelf
2010
The Rally to Restore Sanity and/or FearSelf
2010
The House I Live InExecutive Producer
2012
The Savoy King: Chick Webb & the Music That Changed AmericaDuke Ellington (voice)
2012
12 Years a SlaveSongs
2013
JL
John Legend - Splash! Festival 2013Self
2013
John Legend: iTunes FestivalSelf
2013
The Women Concert for ChangeSelf
2013
Bruce Springsteen A MusiCares TributeSelf
2014
SelmaSongs
2014
SI
Sports Illustrated Swimsuit: 50 Years of BeautifulSelf
2014
The Night That Changed America: A Grammy Salute to the BeatlesSelf
2014
Breaking ThroughExecutive Producer
2015
Comedy Central Roast of Justin BieberSelf
2015
John Legend - Montreux Jazz FestivalSelf
2015
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction CeremonySelf
2015
Sinatra 100: An All-Star Grammy ConcertSelf
2015
Southern RitesExecutive Producer
2015
Stevie Wonder: Songs in the Key of Life - An All-Star Grammy SaluteSelf
2015
Taylor Swift: The 1989 World Tour - LiveSelf - Musical Guest
2015
La La LandKeith
2016
La La LandExecutive Producer
2016
Michael Jackson's Journey from Motown to Off the WallSelf
2016
Southside with YouExecutive Producer
2016
Southside with YouExecutive Music Producer
2016
Southside with YouSongs
2016
Beauty and the BeastSongs
2017
Fifty Shades DarkerSongs
2017
John Legend: Live at Round ChapelSelf
2017
La Folie Disneyland Paris : L'Anniversaire des 25 ans du ParcSelf
2017
Neal Brennan: 3 MicsExecutive Producer
2017
Stayin' Alive: A Grammy Salute to the Music of the Bee GeesSelf - Performer
2017
A Legendary Christmas with John & ChrissySelf
2018
A Legendary Christmas with John & ChrissyExecutive Producer
2018
A Legendary Christmas with John & ChrissyOriginal Music Composer
2018
Andrew Lloyd Webber: Tribute to a SuperstarSelf
2018
Crow: The LegendCrow (voice)
2018
Crow: The LegendExecutive Producer
2018
Elton John: I'm Still Standing - A Grammy SaluteSelf
2018
Jesus Christ Superstar Live in ConcertJesus Christ
2018
Jesus Christ Superstar Live in ConcertExecutive Producer
2018
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NBC’s New Year’s EveSelf - Performance
2018
Q85: A Musical Celebration for Quincy JonesSelf
2018
QuincySelf
2018
Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame: In Concert 2014-2017Self
2018
Aretha! A Grammy Celebration for the Queen of SoulSelf
2019
Between Two Ferns: The MovieJohn Legend
2019
Elvis All-Star TributeSelf - Performer
2019
Hitsville: The Making of MotownSelf
2019
Motown 60: A Grammy CelebrationSelf
2019
Surviving R. Kelly: The ImpactSelf (archive footage)
2019
The Price of ProtestSelf (archive footage)
2019
The SpongeBob Musical: Live on Stage!Musical
2019
The SpongeBob Musical: Live on Stage!Songs
2019
ACM Presents: Our Country
2020
Fast Times at Ridgemont High: A Virtual Table ReadCharles Jefferson
2020
Jingle Jangle: A Christmas JourneyProducer
2020
John Legend and Family: Bigger Love Father's DaySelf
2020
Justice Now: A BET News SpecialSelf
2020
Let's Go Crazy: The Grammy Salute to PrinceSelf
2020
My Gift: A Christmas Special From Carrie UnderwoodSelf
2020
One World: Together at HomeSelf
2020
SO
Saving OurSelves: BET COVID-19 Relief EffortSelf - Performer
2020
The Disney Family Singalong - Volume IISelf
2020
With Drawn ArmsExecutive Producer
2020
2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction CeremonySelf
2021
A Crime on the BayouExecutive Producer
2021
Citizen AsheExecutive Producer
2021
Coming 2 AmericaJohn Legend
2021
Coming 2 AmericaSongs
2021
Jonas Brothers Family RoastSelf
2021
MonsterExecutive Producer
2021
Sergio Mendes in the Key of JoySelf
2021
Sesame Street: 50 Years of Sunny DaysSelf - Guest
2021
Space Jam: A New LegacySongs
2021
The Legend of the UndergroundExecutive Producer
2021
The Mitchells vs. the MachinesJim Posey (voice)
2021
BS
Betye Saar: Ready to Be a WarriorSelf
2022
If These Walls Could SingSelf (archive footage)
2022
LoudmouthExecutive Producer
2022
Racist TreesExecutive Producer
2022
1000% Me: Growing Up MixedExecutive Producer
2023
A Grammy Salute to The Beach BoysSelf
2023
Christmas at GracelandSelf - Performer
2023
Red Bull Symphonic Orchestra: Anthony Parnther feat. Metro BoominSelf - Vocals
2023
Stand Up & Shout: Songs from a Philly High SchoolExecutive Producer
2023
TP
The Philly Sound... Heard 'Round the WorldSelf
2023
TP
The Philly Sound... Heard 'Round the WorldExecutive Producer
2023
We Dare to DreamExecutive Producer
2023
92nd Annual Christmas in Rockefeller CenterSelf
2024
Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day ParadeSelf
2024
The Wonderful World of Disney: Holiday SpectacularSelf - Performer
2024
A Grammy Salute to Cyndi Lauper: Live from the Hollywood BowlSelf
2025
Grace for the WorldSelf
2025
Le Gala des Pièces Jaunes 2025 : Le concert événementSelf - Guest
2025
Tapis Rouge Gala Des Pièces Rouge
2025
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PhantomProducer
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The Road HomeHarry Belafonte

Television

TodaySelf · 2 eps
1952
Miss UniverseSelf - Entertainment · 1 eps
1955
The GrammysSelf · 8 eps
1959
The GrammysSelf - Performer · 1 eps
1959
Sesame StreetSelf · 1 eps
1969
American Music AwardsSelf - Musical Guest · 1 eps
1974
American Music AwardsSelf - Presenter · 1 eps
1974
People's Choice AwardsSelf - Performer · 1 eps
1975
Saturday Night LiveSelf - Musical Guest · 1 eps
1975
Entertainment TonightSelf · 2 eps
1981
This MorningSelf - Performer · 1 eps
1988
The SimpsonsJohn Legend (voice) · 1 eps
1989
Later... with Jools Holland3 eps
1992
The Tonight Show with Jay LenoSelf · 2 eps
1992
Late Night with Conan O'BrienSelf - Musical Guest · 2 eps
1993
Late Show with David LettermanSelf - Musical Guest · 1 eps
1993
The Daily ShowSelf · 3 eps
1996
Leute heuteSelf · 1 eps
1997
The ViewSelf · 3 eps
1997
Mark Twain PrizeSelf · 1 eps
1999
The Early ShowSelf · 1 eps
1999
Curb Your EnthusiasmJohn Legend · 1 eps
2000
Star AcademySelf · 1 eps
2001
American DreamsStevie Wonder · 1 eps
2002
American IdolSelf · 1 eps
2002
CMT CrossroadsSelf · 1 eps
2002
Live from E!Self · 1 eps
2002
Jimmy Kimmel Live!Self - Guest/Musical Guest · 3 eps
2003
Jimmy Kimmel Live!Self - Guest Host · 1 eps
2003
Jimmy Kimmel Live!Self - Musical Guest · 3 eps
2003
Jimmy Kimmel Live!Self · 1 eps
2003
Las VegasJohn Legend · 1 eps
2003
Real Time with Bill MaherSelf · 7 eps
2003
The Ellen DeGeneres ShowSelf · 5 eps
2003
VH1 Top 20 Video Countdown1 eps
2003
Miley's New Year's Eve PartySelf - Musical Guest · 1 eps
2004
ParkinsonSelf - Guest / Performer · 1 eps
2004
Project RunwaySelf - Guest Judge · 1 eps
2004
Dancing with the StarsSelf - Musical Guest · 1 eps
2005
The Colbert ReportSelf · 2 eps
2005
The Tyra Banks ShowSelf · 1 eps
2005
The One ShowSelf · 1 eps
2006
Inas NachtSelf · 1 eps
2007
Keeping Up with the KardashiansSelf · 3 eps
2007
The Graham Norton ShowSelf · 1 eps
2007
Royal Pains1 eps
2009
Watch What Happens Live with Andy CohenSelf - Guest · 5 eps
2009
America: The Story of UsSelf · 2 eps
2010
ConanSelf - Musical Guest · 1 eps
2010
The VoiceSelf - Coach · 238 eps
2011
D
DuetsSelf - Mentor · 9 eps
2012
Finding Your RootsSelf · 1 eps
2012
Hollywood Game NightSelf · 1 eps
2013
SINGERSelf · 1 eps
2013
Late Night with Seth MeyersSelf - Musical Guest · 1 eps
2014
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy FallonSelf · 3 eps
2014
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy FallonSelf - Musical Guest · 1 eps
2014
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy FallonSelf - Guest · 1 eps
2014
Variety Studio: Actors on ActorsSelf · 1 eps
2014
Celebrity Family FeudSelf · 1 eps
2015
Celebrity Family FeudSelf - Contestant · 1 eps
2015
Close Up with The Hollywood ReporterSelf · 1 eps
2015
Lip Sync BattleSelf · 3 eps
2015
Master of NoneJohn Legend · 1 eps
2015
The Late Late Show with James CordenSelf - Guest · 1 eps
2015
The Late Show with Stephen ColbertSelf - Musical Guest · 1 eps
2015
Ask the Storybots1 eps
2016
Kocktails With KhloéSelf · 1 eps
2016
This Is UsJohn Legend · 1 eps
2016
UndergroundExecutive Producer
2016
Carpool Karaoke: The SeriesSelf · 1 eps
2017
A Little Late with Lilly SinghSelf · 1 eps
2019
Desus & MeroSelf - Illustrious Guest · 2 eps
2019
How Do You Play?Self (video appearance) · 1 eps
2019
Rhythm + FlowSelf · 1 eps
2019
Rhythm + FlowExecutive Producer
2019
Sherman's ShowcaseJohn Legend / Duke Ellington · 1 eps
2019
Sherman's ShowcaseJohn Legend · 2 eps
2019
SonglandSelf · 1 eps
2019
Surviving R. KellySelf · 7 eps
2019
The Kelly Clarkson ShowSelf · 4 eps
2019
The Tamron Hall ShowSelf - Guest · 2 eps
2019
Atlanta's Missing and Murdered: The Lost ChildrenExecutive Producer
2020
Chrissy's CourtSelf - Witness · 1 eps
2020
Defining Moments with OZYSelf · 7 eps
2020
VERZUZSelf · 1 eps
2020
Whose Vote Counts, ExplainedNarrator (voice) · 1 eps
2020
CBS MorningsSelf - Interviewee · 1 eps
2021
That's My JamSelf - Guest · 1 eps
2021
jeen-yuhs: A Kanye TrilogySelf (archive footage) · 1 eps
2022
The Jennifer Hudson ShowSelf · 2 eps
2022
HitmakersSelf · 6 eps
2025
Reading RainbowSelf · 1 eps
2025
Words + MusicSelf · 1 eps
2025

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