John Legend

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.

Career Overview

John Legend has 158 screen credits in a career dating back to 1989. Their work spans 5 cinematic universes — most prominently Coming to America with 1 titles. Signature works include The Voice, La La Land, The Mitchells vs. the Machines. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For: Acting
Gender: male
Known Credits: 158
Birth Date: 1978-12-28 00:00:00
Birth Place: Springfield, Ohio, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 5 universes

Coming to America (1 titles)
The Black List (1 titles)
Space Jam (1 titles)
Beauty and the Beast (1 titles)
Fifty Shades (1 titles)

Frequent Collaborators

Chrissy Teigen (2 collaborations)
Carson Daly (1 collaborations)
Adam Levine (1 collaborations)
Kelly Clarkson (1 collaborations)
Niall Horan (1 collaborations)
Reba McEntire (1 collaborations)
Snoop Dogg (1 collaborations)
Michael Bublé (1 collaborations)
Ryan Gosling (1 collaborations)
Emma Stone (1 collaborations)

Credits

production (22 credits)
- Phantom
  
  producer
  
  production
  
  2026
- We Dare to Dream
  
  executive producer
  
  production
  
  2023
- Stand Up & Shout: Songs from a Philly High School
  
  executive producer
  
  production
  
  2023
- The Philly Sound... Heard 'Round the World
  
  executive producer
  
  production
  
  2023
- 1000% Me: Growing Up Mixed
  
  executive producer
  
  production
  
  2023
- Loudmouth
  
  executive producer
  
  production
  
  2022
- Racist Trees
  
  executive producer
  
  production
  
  2022
- Citizen Ashe
  
  executive producer
  
  production
  
  2021
- Monster
  
  executive producer
  
  production
  
  2021
- A Crime on the Bayou
  
  executive producer
  
  production
  
  2021
- The Legend of the Underground
  
  executive producer
  
  production
  
  2021
- Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey
  
  producer
  
  production
  
  2020
- With Drawn Arms
  
  executive producer
  
  production
  
  2020
- A Legendary Christmas with John & Chrissy
  
  executive producer
  
  production
  
  2018
- Crow: The Legend
  
  executive producer
  
  production
  
  2018
- Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert
  
  executive producer
  
  production
  
  2018
- Neal Brennan: 3 Mics
  
  executive producer
  
  production
  
  2017
- La La Land
  
  executive producer
  
  production
  
  2016
- Southside with You
  
  executive producer
  
  production
  
  2016
- Breaking Through
  
  executive producer
  
  production
  
  2015
- Southern Rites
  
  executive producer
  
  production
  
  2015
- The House I Live In
  
  executive producer
  
  production
  
  2012
actors (124 credits)
- Grace for the World
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2025
- A Grammy Salute to Cyndi Lauper: Live from the Hollywood Bowl
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2025
- Le Gala des Pièces Jaunes 2025 : Le concert événement
  Self - Guest
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2025
- Tapis Rouge Gala Des Pièces Rouge
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2025
- Words + Music
  
  - John Legend (2025) ... Self actor actors
  
  2025
- Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2024
- 92nd Annual Christmas in Rockefeller Center
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2024
- The Wonderful World of Disney: Holiday Spectacular
  Self - Performer
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2024
- Christmas at Graceland
  Self - Performer
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2023
- Red Bull Symphonic Orchestra: Anthony Parnther feat. Metro Boomin
  Self - Vocals
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2023
- The Philly Sound... Heard 'Round the World
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2023
- A Grammy Salute to The Beach Boys
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2023
- If These Walls Could Sing
  Self (archive footage)
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2022
- Betye Saar: Ready to Be a Warrior
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2022
- The Jennifer Hudson Show
  
  - John Legend, Muni Long (2024) ... Self actor actors
  
  - John Legend (2023) ... Self actor actors
  
  2022
- jeen-yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy
  
  - act iii: AWAKENING (2022) ... Self (archive footage) actor actors
  
  2022
- Jonas Brothers Family Roast
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2021
- 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2021
- Sesame Street: 50 Years of Sunny Days
  Self - Guest
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2021
- The Mitchells vs. the Machines
  Jim Posey (voice)
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2021
- Coming 2 America
  John Legend
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2021
- Sergio Mendes in the Key of Joy
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2021
- My Gift: A Christmas Special From Carrie Underwood
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2020
- Fast Times at Ridgemont High: A Virtual Table Read
  Charles Jefferson
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2020
- John Legend and Family: Bigger Love Father's Day
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2020
- Justice Now: A BET News Special
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2020
- The Disney Family Singalong - Volume II
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2020
- Saving OurSelves: BET COVID-19 Relief Effort
  Self - Performer
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2020
- Let's Go Crazy: The Grammy Salute to Prince
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2020
- One World: Together at Home
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2020
- ACM Presents: Our Country
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2020
- Between Two Ferns: The Movie
  John Legend
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2019
- Hitsville: The Making of Motown
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2019
- The Price of Protest
  Self (archive footage)
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2019
- Surviving R. Kelly: The Impact
  Self (archive footage)
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2019
- Elvis All-Star Tribute
  Self - Performer
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2019
- Motown 60: A Grammy Celebration
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2019
- Aretha! A Grammy Celebration for the Queen of Soul
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2019
- Surviving R. Kelly
  
  - Black Girls Matter (2019) ... Self actor actors
  
  - All The Missing Girls (2019) ... Self actor actors
  
  - The People vs. R. Kelly (2019) ... Self actor actors
  
  - Sex Tape Scandal (2019) ... Self actor actors
  
  - Hiding In Plain Sight (2019) ... Self actor actors
  
  2019
- The Kelly Clarkson Show
  
  - John Legend (2025) ... Self actor actors
  
  - John Legend (2020) ... Self actor actors
  
  - Gwen Stefani, Blake Shelton, John Legend, Carson Daly (2019) ... Self actor actors
  
  - Ellen DeGeneres; John Legend (2019) ... Self actor actors
  
  2019
- Tamron Hall
  
  - John Legend & Tamika Mallory (2021) ... Self - Guest actor actors
  
  - John Legend (2020) ... Self - Guest actor actors
  
  2019
- How Do You Play?
  
  - Winter Songs Resurrection Plan (3) (2021) ... Self (video appearance) actor actors
  
  2019
- Q85: A Musical Celebration for Quincy Jones
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2018
- NBC’s New Year’s Eve
  Self - Performance
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2018
- A Legendary Christmas with John & Chrissy
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2018
- Crow: The Legend
  Crow (voice)
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2018
- Quincy
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2018
- Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame: In Concert 2014-2017
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2018
- Elton John: I'm Still Standing - A Grammy Salute
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2018
- Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert
  Jesus Christ
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2018
- Andrew Lloyd Webber: Tribute to a Superstar
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2018
- John Legend: Live at Round Chapel
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2017
- La Folie Disneyland Paris : L'Anniversaire des 25 ans du Parc
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2017
- Stayin' Alive: A Grammy Salute to the Music of the Bee Gees
  Self - Performer
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2017
- La La Land
  Keith
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2016
- Michael Jackson's Journey from Motown to Off the Wall
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2016
- This Is Us
  
  - Light and Shadows (2020) ... John Legend actor actors
  
  2016
- Ask the Storybots
  
  - How Do You Make Music? (2019) ... actor actors
  
  2016
- Taylor Swift: The 1989 World Tour - Live
  Self - Musical Guest
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2015
- Sinatra 100: An All-Star Grammy Concert
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2015
- Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2015
- Comedy Central Roast of Justin Bieber
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2015
- John Legend - Montreux Jazz Festival
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2015
- Stevie Wonder: Songs in the Key of Life - An All-Star Grammy Salute
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2015
- Celebrity Family Feud
  
  - Chrissy Teigen & John Legend vs. David Chang and Deadliest Catch vs. Star Trek Universe (2024) ... Self - Contestant actor actors
  
  - Chrissy Teigen & John Legend vs Vanderpump Rules and Terry & Rebecca Crews vs Karamo Brown (2019) ... Self actor actors
  
  2015
- The Late Late Show with James Corden
  
  - Jennifer Garner, John Legend, Reggie Watts (2023) ... Self - Guest actor actors
  
  2015
- Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter
  
  - Songwriters (2017) ... Self actor actors
  
  2015
- Master of None
  
  - The Dinner Party (2017) ... John Legend actor actors
  
  2015
- The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
  
  - First Lady Michelle Obama, John Legend (2015) ... Self - Musical Guest actor actors
  
  2015
- Bruce Springsteen A MusiCares Tribute
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2014
- The Night That Changed America: A Grammy Salute to the Beatles
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2014
- Sports Illustrated Swimsuit: 50 Years of Beautiful
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2014
- The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
  
  - John Legend, Bill Burr, John Legend ft. Black Thought (2025) ... Self actor actors
  
  - Kate Hudson, Chrissy Teigen & John Legend (2024) ... Self actor actors
  
  - John Legend, Danielle Brooks (2022) ... Self - Musical Guest actor actors
  
  - John Legend, Jermaine Fowler, Arlo Parks (2021) ... Self actor actors
  
  - At Home Edition: John Legend (2020) ... Self - Guest actor actors
  
  2014
- Late Night with Seth Meyers
  
  - John Legend, Sarah Cooper (2020) ... Self - Musical Guest actor actors
  
  2014
- Variety Studio: Actors on Actors
  
  - Episode 2 (2018) ... Self actor actors
  
  2014
- John Legend - Splash! Festival 2013
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2013
- John Legend: iTunes Festival
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2013
- The Women Concert for Change
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2013
- SINGER
  
  - Episode 6 (2026) ... Self actor actors
  
  2013
- Finding Your Roots
  
  - John Legend and Wanda Sykes (2012) ... Self actor actors
  
  2012
- The Voice
  Self - Coach
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  - Finale Top 4 (2026) ... Self - Coach actor actors
  
  - Recap: Semi-Finals Top 9 (2026) ... Self - Coach actor actors
  
  - Semi-Finals Top 9 (2026) ... Self - Coach actor actors
  
  - The Knockouts (2) (2026) ... Self - Coach actor actors
  
  - The Knockouts Premiere (2026) ... Self - Coach actor actors
  
  2011
- The Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2010
- Music
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2010
- Ana Carolina - Multishow Registro Ana Car9lina + Um: 9+1
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2010
- Just Wright
  John Legend (uncredited)
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2010
- The Black List: Volume Three
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2010
- Mistarello Presents: Hard Body Blends Volume 4
  Self (archive footage)
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2009
- John Legend: MTV Live in Rome, Italy
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2009
- We Are One: The Obama Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2009
- Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
  
  - Chrissy Teigen & John Legend (2019) ... Self - Guest actor actors
  
  - John Legend & Trevor Noah (2016) ... Self - Guest actor actors
  
  - Taye Diggs & John Legend (2014) ... Self - Guest actor actors
  
  - John Legend & Jason Biggs (2013) ... Self - Guest actor actors
  
  - John Legend & Chrissy Teigen (2012) ... Self - Guest actor actors
  
  2009
- Royal Pains
  
  - Listen to the Music (2011) ... actor actors
  
  2009
- Soul Men
  Marcus Hooks
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2008
- John Legend: Live from Philadelphia
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2008
- Tony Bennett: Duets - The Making of an American Classic
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2007
- The Graham Norton Show
  
  - Katy Perry, Steve Carell, Dakota Johnson, Alan Carr, John Legend (2020) ... Self actor actors
  
  2007
- Keeping Up with the Kardashians
  
  - Christmas Chaos (2019) ... Self actor actors
  
  - Clothes Quarters (2017) ... Self actor actors
  
  - Love at First Fight (2016) ... Self actor actors
  
  2007
- Tony Bennett: An American Classic
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2006
- The One Show
  
  - 28/05/2025 (2025) ... Self actor actors
  
  2006
- John Legend - Live at the House of Blues
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2005
- Dave Chappelle's Block Party
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2005
- Kanye West: College Dropout [Video Anthology]
  Self (segment "The New Workout Plan")
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2005
- Loverboy
  Memphis Parking Lot Donor
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2005
- Dancing with the Stars
  
  - Week 8 - Eliminations (2010) ... Self - Musical Guest actor actors
  
  2005
- The Colbert Report
  
  - John Legend (2010) ... Self actor actors
  
  - John Legend, Mayor Michael Nutter, Chris Matthews (2008) ... Self actor actors
  
  2005
- The Tyra Banks Show
  
  - Secrets of Music Superstars (2006) ... Self actor actors
  
  2005
- Project Runway
  
  - Europe, Here We Come (2013) ... Self - Guest Judge actor actors
  
  2004
- Jimmy Kimmel Live!
  
  - Quinta Brunson, Teyana Taylor, Tasha Cobbs Leonard, John Legend (2025) ... Self - Musical Guest actor actors
  
  - Peter Dinklage; John Legend (2024) ... Self - Guest/Musical Guest actor actors
  
  - John Legend, DJ Khaled (2020) ... Self - Guest Host actor actors
  
  - Sean Hayes, Susan Lucci, Kenny Maynes, John Legend (2008) ... Self - Guest/Musical Guest actor actors
  
  - Jarod Miller, Richard Branson, Anthony Jeselnik (2008) ... Self - Musical Guest actor actors
  
  2003
- Real Time with Bill Maher
  
  - Episode 485 (2019) ... Self actor actors
  
  - Episode 410 (2016) ... Self actor actors
  
  - September 14, 2012 (2012) ... Self actor actors
  
  - October 15, 2010 (2010) ... Self actor actors
  
  - October 31, 2008 (2008) ... Self actor actors
  
  2003
- The Ellen DeGeneres Show
  
  - John Legend, Nic Puehse, Tristan Puehse, Ivana Trump, Janice Wolf (2008) ... Self actor actors
  
  - John Legend, John Travolta, (2007) ... Self actor actors
  
  - Robin Williams, John Legend (2006) ... Self actor actors
  
  - Emma Thompson, John Legend, the Flying Ace All Stars (2006) ... Self actor actors
  
  - Michael Keaton, Oliver Platt (2005) ... Self actor actors
  
  2003
- Las Vegas
  
  - Wagers of Sin (2007) ... John Legend actor actors
  
  2003
- American Idol
  
  - Idol Gives Back (2008) ... Self actor actors
  
  2002
- Star Academy
  
  - Episode 15 (2006) ... Self actor actors
  
  2001
- Curb Your Enthusiasm
  
  - The Bat Mitzvah (2007) ... John Legend actor actors
  
  2000
- The View
  
  - Episode 148 (2026) ... Self actor actors
  
  - Ricardo Chavira, Phil Rosenthal, John Legend, guest co-host Tara Reid (2006) ... Self actor actors
  
  - Messing/Mulroney (2005) ... Self actor actors
  
  1997
- Leute heute
  
  - Episode 190 (2018) ... Self actor actors
  
  1997
- The Daily Show
  
  - May 23, 2024 - John Legend (2024) ... Self actor actors
  
  - October 14, 2021 - John Legend (2021) ... Self actor actors
  
  - Bubba Wallace & John Legend (2020) ... Self actor actors
  
  1996
- Late Night with Conan O'Brien
  
  - Amy Adams, Eddie Izzard, John Legend (2008) ... Self - Musical Guest actor actors
  
  - Quentin Tarantino, Nick Swardson, John Legend (2006) ... Self - Musical Guest actor actors
  
  1993
- Late Show with David Letterman
  
  - Ashley Olsen, Paul Rudd, John Legend (2008) ... Self - Musical Guest actor actors
  
  1993
- The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
  
  - Mickey Rourke, Toni Collette, John Legend (2009) ... Self actor actors
  
  - Jeremy Piven, Jenna Fischer, John Legend (2007) ... Self actor actors
  
  1992
- The Simpsons
  
  - The Miseducation of Lisa Simpson (2020) ... John Legend (voice) actor actors
  
  1989
- Saturday Night Live
  
  - Paul Rudd and DJ Khaled (2019) ... Self - Musical Guest actor actors
  
  1975
- Sesame Street
  
  - A New Friend On Sesame Street (2006) ... Self actor actors
  
  1969
- The Grammys
  
  - The 67th Annual Grammy Awards (2025) ... Self actor actors
  
  - 66th Annual Grammy Awards (2024) ... Self actor actors
  
  - 65th Annual Grammy Awards (2023) ... Self actor actors
  
  - 64th Annual Grammy Awards (2022) ... Self actor actors
  
  - The 62nd Annual Grammy Awards (2020) ... Self actor actors
  
  1959
- Today
  
  - John Legend (2006) ... Self actor actors
  
  - John Legend, Mike Lupica, Francois Payard (2006) ... Self actor actors
  
  1952
sound (9 credits)
- Space Jam: A New Legacy
  
  songs
  
  sound
  
  2021
- Coming 2 America
  
  songs
  
  sound
  
  2021
- The SpongeBob Musical: Live on Stage!
  
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  2019
- A Legendary Christmas with John & Chrissy
  
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  2018
- Beauty and the Beast
  
  songs
  
  sound
  
  2017
- Fifty Shades Darker
  
  songs
  
  sound
  
  2017
- Southside with You
  
  songs
  
  sound
  
  2016
- Selma
  
  songs
  
  sound
  
  2014
- 12 Years a Slave
  
  songs
  
  sound
  
  2013
writing (2 credits)
- The SpongeBob Musical: Live on Stage!
  
  musical
  
  writing
  
  2019
- Janet Jackson: From Janet. To Damita Jo: The Videos
  
  musical
  
  writing
  
  2004
crew (1 credits)
- Southside with You
  
  executive music producer
  
  crew
  
  2016