John Legend

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.

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Known For

Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen

Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen

2009 • as Self - Guest

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

2015 • as Self

Late Night with Seth Meyers

Late Night with Seth Meyers

2014 • as Self

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

2014 • as Self

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

2014 • as Self - Musical Guest

The Daily Show

The Daily Show

1996 • as Self

Filmography

2025

Le gala des pièces jaunes 2025 : Le concert événement
Le gala des pièces jaunes 2025 : Le concert événement
as Self
Movie - Released: 1/28/2025
Tapis Rouge Gala Des Pièces Rouge
Tapis Rouge Gala Des Pièces Rouge
Movie - Released: 1/28/2025

2024

The Wonderful World of Disney: Holiday Spectacular
The Wonderful World of Disney: Holiday Spectacular
as Self - Performer
Movie - Released: 12/1/2024
92nd Annual Christmas in Rockefeller Center
92nd Annual Christmas in Rockefeller Center
as Self
Movie - Released: 12/4/2024
Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade
Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade
as Self
Movie - Released: 12/25/2024

2023

A Grammy Salute to The Beach Boys
A Grammy Salute to The Beach Boys
as Self
Movie - Released: 4/9/2023
Christmas at Graceland
Christmas at Graceland
as Self - Performer
Movie - Released: 11/29/2023
Red Bull Symphonic Orchestra: Anthony Parnther feat. Metro Boomin
Red Bull Symphonic Orchestra: Anthony Parnther feat. Metro Boomin
as Self - Vocals
Movie - Released: 10/26/2023
Movie
The Philly Sound... Heard 'Round the World
as Self
Movie - Released: 9/23/2023

2022

Movie
Betye Saar: Ready to Be a Warrior
as Self
Movie - Released: 1/1/2022
If These Walls Could Sing
If These Walls Could Sing
as Self (archive footage)
Movie - Released: 9/3/2022
jeen-yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy
jeen-yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy
as Self (archive footage)
TV - Released: 2/16/2022
The Jennifer Hudson Show
The Jennifer Hudson Show
as Self
TV - Released: 9/12/2022

2021

Jonas Brothers Family Roast
Jonas Brothers Family Roast
as Self
Movie - Released: 11/23/2021
2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
as Self
Movie - Released: 11/20/2021
Coming 2 America
Coming 2 America
as John Legend
Movie - Released: 3/4/2021
Sergio Mendes in the Key of Joy
Sergio Mendes in the Key of Joy
as Self
Movie - Released: 1/18/2021
Sesame Street: 50 Years of Sunny Days
Sesame Street: 50 Years of Sunny Days
as Self - Guest
Movie - Released: 4/26/2021
The Mitchells vs. the Machines
The Mitchells vs. the Machines
as Jim Posey (voice)
Movie - Released: 4/22/2021
That's My Jam
That's My Jam
as Self - Guest
TV - Released: 11/29/2021

2020

Dave Chappelle: The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize
Dave Chappelle: The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize
as Self
Movie - Released: 1/7/2020
ACM Presents: Our Country
ACM Presents: Our Country
Movie - Released: 4/5/2020
Let's Go Crazy: The Grammy Salute to Prince
Let's Go Crazy: The Grammy Salute to Prince
as Self
Movie - Released: 4/21/2020
The Disney Family Singalong - Volume II
The Disney Family Singalong - Volume II
as Self
Movie - Released: 5/10/2020
Justice Now: A BET News Special
Justice Now: A BET News Special
as Self
Movie - Released: 6/2/2020
Fast Times at Ridgemont High: A Virtual Table Read
Fast Times at Ridgemont High: A Virtual Table Read
as Charles Jefferson
Movie - Released: 9/17/2020
John Legend and Family: Bigger Love Father's Day
John Legend and Family: Bigger Love Father's Day
as Self
Movie - Released: 6/21/2020
My Gift: A Christmas Special From Carrie Underwood
My Gift: A Christmas Special From Carrie Underwood
as Self
Movie - Released: 12/3/2020
One World: Together at Home
One World: Together at Home
as Self
Movie - Released: 4/18/2020
VERZUZ
VERZUZ
as Self
TV - Released: 3/24/2020
Chrissy's Court
Chrissy's Court
as Self - Witness
TV - Released: 4/6/2020
Defining Moments with OZY
Defining Moments with OZY
as Self
TV - Released: 3/4/2020
Whose Vote Counts, Explained
Whose Vote Counts, Explained
as Narrator (voice)
TV - Released: 9/28/2020

2019

Surviving R. Kelly: The Impact
Surviving R. Kelly: The Impact
as Self (archive footage)
Movie - Released: 5/4/2019
Elvis All-Star Tribute
Elvis All-Star Tribute
as Self - Performer
Movie - Released: 2/17/2019
Aretha! A Grammy Celebration for the Queen of Soul
Aretha! A Grammy Celebration for the Queen of Soul
as Self
Movie - Released: 1/13/2019
Motown 60: A Grammy Celebration
Motown 60: A Grammy Celebration
as Self
Movie - Released: 2/6/2019
Hitsville: The Making of Motown
Hitsville: The Making of Motown
as Self
Movie - Released: 8/24/2019
Between Two Ferns: The Movie
Between Two Ferns: The Movie
as John Legend
Movie - Released: 9/20/2019
The Price of Protest
The Price of Protest
as Self (archive footage)
Movie - Released: 8/18/2019
Tamron Hall
Tamron Hall
as Self - Guest
TV - Released: 9/9/2019
A Little Late with Lilly Singh
A Little Late with Lilly Singh
as Self
TV - Released: 9/16/2019
The Kelly Clarkson Show
The Kelly Clarkson Show
TV - Released: 9/9/2019
Surviving R. Kelly
Surviving R. Kelly
as Self
TV - Released: 1/3/2019
Desus & Mero
Desus & Mero
as Self - Illustrious Guest
TV - Released: 2/21/2019
Sherman's Showcase
Sherman's Showcase
as John Legend / Duke Ellington
TV - Released: 7/31/2019
Songland
Songland
as Self
TV - Released: 5/28/2019
The Kelly Clarkson Show
The Kelly Clarkson Show
as Self
TV - Released: 9/9/2019
Sherman's Showcase
Sherman's Showcase
as John Legend
TV - Released: 7/31/2019
How Do You Play?
How Do You Play?
as Self (video appearance)
TV - Released: 7/27/2019

2018

Crow: The Legend
Crow: The Legend
as Crow (voice)
Movie - Released: 11/15/2018
Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert
Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert
as Jesus Christ
Movie - Released: 4/1/2018
Andrew Lloyd Webber: Tribute to a Superstar
Andrew Lloyd Webber: Tribute to a Superstar
as Self
Movie - Released: 3/28/2018
Quincy
Quincy
as Self
Movie - Released: 9/9/2018
A Legendary Christmas with John & Chrissy
A Legendary Christmas with John & Chrissy
as Self
Movie - Released: 11/28/2018
Elton John: I'm Still Standing - A Grammy Salute
Elton John: I'm Still Standing - A Grammy Salute
as Self
Movie - Released: 4/10/2018
Movie
NBC’s New Year’s Eve
as Self - Performance
Movie - Released: 12/9/2018
Q85: A Musical Celebration for Quincy Jones
Q85: A Musical Celebration for Quincy Jones
as Self
Movie - Released: 12/9/2018
TV
Lie Detector
as Self (archive footage)
TV - Released: 3/1/2018
TV
Lie Detector
as Self
TV - Released: 3/1/2018

2017

John Legend: Live at Round Chapel
John Legend: Live at Round Chapel
as Self
Movie - Released: 5/17/2017
La Folie Disneyland Paris : L'Anniversaire des 25 ans du Parc
La Folie Disneyland Paris : L'Anniversaire des 25 ans du Parc
as Self
Movie - Released: 4/19/2017
Stayin' Alive: A Grammy Salute to the Music of the Bee Gees
Stayin' Alive: A Grammy Salute to the Music of the Bee Gees
as Self - Performer
Movie - Released: 4/16/2017
Carpool Karaoke: The Series
Carpool Karaoke: The Series
as Self
TV - Released: 8/8/2017

2016

Michael Jackson's Journey from Motown to Off the Wall
Michael Jackson's Journey from Motown to Off the Wall
as Self
Movie - Released: 2/6/2016
La La Land
La La Land
as Keith
Movie - Released: 12/1/2016
Ask the Storybots
Ask the Storybots
TV - Released: 8/12/2016
This Is Us
This Is Us
as John Legend
TV - Released: 9/20/2016
Kocktails With Khloé
Kocktails With Khloé
as Self
TV - Released: 1/20/2016

2015

Comedy Central Roast of Justin Bieber
Comedy Central Roast of Justin Bieber
as Self
Movie - Released: 3/30/2015
Stevie Wonder: Songs in the Key of Life - An All-Star Grammy Salute
Stevie Wonder: Songs in the Key of Life - An All-Star Grammy Salute
as Self
Movie - Released: 2/26/2015
John Legend - Montreux Jazz Festival
John Legend - Montreux Jazz Festival
as Self
Movie - Released: 3/7/2015
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
as Self
Movie - Released: 5/30/2015
Taylor Swift: The 1989 World Tour - Live
Taylor Swift: The 1989 World Tour - Live
as Self
Movie - Released: 12/20/2015
Sinatra 100: An All-Star Grammy Concert
Sinatra 100: An All-Star Grammy Concert
as Self
Movie - Released: 12/6/2015
Lip Sync Battle
Lip Sync Battle
as Self
TV - Released: 4/2/2015
The Late Late Show with James Corden
The Late Late Show with James Corden
as Self - Guest
TV - Released: 3/23/2015
Master of None
Master of None
as John Legend
TV - Released: 11/6/2015
Celebrity Family Feud
Celebrity Family Feud
as Self
TV - Released: 6/21/2015
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
as Self
TV - Released: 9/8/2015
Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter
Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter
as Self
TV - Released: 8/2/2015

2014

Bruce Springsteen A MusiCares Tribute
Bruce Springsteen A MusiCares Tribute
as Self
Movie - Released: 4/25/2014
The Night That Changed America: A Grammy Salute to the Beatles
The Night That Changed America: A Grammy Salute to the Beatles
as Self
Movie - Released: 2/9/2014
Movie
Sports Illustrated Swimsuit: 50 Years of Beautiful
as Self
Movie - Released: 2/3/2014
Late Night with Seth Meyers
Late Night with Seth Meyers
as Self
TV - Released: 2/25/2014
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
as Self
TV - Released: 2/17/2014
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
as Self - Musical Guest
TV - Released: 2/17/2014
Variety Studio: Actors on Actors
Variety Studio: Actors on Actors
as Self
TV - Released: 12/21/2014

2013

The Women Concert for Change
The Women Concert for Change
as Self
Movie - Released: 4/4/2013
John Legend: iTunes Festival
John Legend: iTunes Festival
as Self
Movie - Released: 9/27/2013
Movie
John Legend - Splash! Festival 2013
as Self
Movie - Released: 11/15/2013
The Sound of Change Live
The Sound of Change Live
as Self
Movie - Released: 6/1/2013
Hollywood Game Night
Hollywood Game Night
as Self
TV - Released: 7/11/2013

2012

Finding Your Roots
Finding Your Roots
as Self
TV - Released: 3/24/2012
TV
Duets
as Self - Mentor
TV - Released: 5/24/2012

2011

The Voice
The Voice
as Self - Coach
TV - Released: 4/26/2011

2010

The Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear
The Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear
as Self
Movie - Released: 10/30/2010
Ana Carolina - Multishow Registro Ana Car9lina + Um: 9+1
Ana Carolina - Multishow Registro Ana Car9lina + Um: 9+1
as Self
Movie - Released: 7/15/2010
Movie
The Black List: Volume Three
as Self
Movie - Released: 2/8/2010
Music
Music
as Self
Movie - Released: 10/15/2010
Just Wright
Just Wright
as Self (uncredited)
Movie - Released: 5/14/2010
America: The Story of Us
America: The Story of Us
as Self
TV - Released: 4/25/2010

2009

Movie
Mistarello Presents: Hard Body Blends Volume 4
as Self (archive footage)
Movie - Released: 5/27/2009
Movie
John Legend: MTV Live in Rome, Italy
as Self
Movie - Released: 5/22/2009
The People Speak
The People Speak
as Self
Movie - Released: 12/13/2009
We Are One: The Obama Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial
We Are One: The Obama Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial
as Self
Movie - Released: 1/18/2009
Royal Pains
Royal Pains
TV - Released: 6/4/2009
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
as Self - Guest
TV - Released: 7/16/2009

2008

Soul Men
Soul Men
as Marcus Hooks
Movie - Released: 11/7/2008
John Legend: Live from Philadelphia
John Legend: Live from Philadelphia
as Self
Movie - Released: 4/8/2008
A Colbert Christmas: The Greatest Gift of All!
A Colbert Christmas: The Greatest Gift of All!
as Self
Movie - Released: 11/23/2008

2007

Tony Bennett: Duets - The Making of an American Classic
Tony Bennett: Duets - The Making of an American Classic
as Self
Movie - Released: 5/1/2007
Inas Nacht
Inas Nacht
as Self
TV - Released: 6/9/2007
Keeping Up with the Kardashians
Keeping Up with the Kardashians
as Self
TV - Released: 10/14/2007
The Graham Norton Show
The Graham Norton Show
as Self
TV - Released: 2/22/2007

2006

Tony Bennett: An American Classic
Tony Bennett: An American Classic
as Self
Movie - Released: 11/22/2006

2005

John Legend - Live at the House of Blues
John Legend - Live at the House of Blues
as Self
Movie - Released: 12/6/2005
Loverboy
Loverboy
as Memphis Parking Lot Donor
Movie - Released: 1/24/2005
Kanye West: College Dropout [Video Anthology]
Kanye West: College Dropout [Video Anthology]
as Self (segment "The New Workout Plan")
Movie - Released: 3/22/2005
Dave Chappelle's Block Party
Dave Chappelle's Block Party
as Self
Movie - Released: 9/12/2005
The Tyra Banks Show
The Tyra Banks Show
as Self
TV - Released: 9/12/2005
The Colbert Report
The Colbert Report
as Self
TV - Released: 10/17/2005

2004

Miley's New Year's Eve Party
Miley's New Year's Eve Party
as Self - Musical Guest
TV - Released: 12/31/2004
Project Runway
Project Runway
as Self - Guest Judge
TV - Released: 12/1/2004

2003

The Ellen DeGeneres Show
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
as Self
TV - Released: 9/8/2003
Las Vegas
Las Vegas
TV - Released: 9/22/2003
VH1 Top 20 Video Countdown
VH1 Top 20 Video Countdown
TV - Released: 1/4/2003
Real Time with Bill Maher
Real Time with Bill Maher
as Self
TV - Released: 2/21/2003
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
as Self
TV - Released: 1/26/2003

2002

American Dreams
American Dreams
as Stevie Wonder
TV - Released: 9/29/2002
American Idol
American Idol
as Self
TV - Released: 6/11/2002
E! Live from the Red Carpet
E! Live from the Red Carpet
as Self
TV - Released: 1/13/2002
CMT Crossroads
CMT Crossroads
as Self
TV - Released: 1/13/2002

2001

Star Academy
Star Academy
as Self
TV - Released: 10/20/2001

2000

Curb Your Enthusiasm
Curb Your Enthusiasm
as John Legend
TV - Released: 10/15/2000

1999

The Early Show
The Early Show
as Self
TV - Released: 11/1/1999

1997

The View
The View
as Self
TV - Released: 8/11/1997
TV
Leute heute
as Self
TV - Released: 7/23/1997

1996

The Daily Show
The Daily Show
as Self
TV - Released: 7/22/1996

1993

Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
as Self - Musical Guest
TV - Released: 9/13/1993

1992

The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
as Self
TV - Released: 5/25/1992

1989

The Simpsons
The Simpsons
as John Legend (voice)
TV - Released: 12/17/1989

1988

This Morning
This Morning
as Self - Performer
TV - Released: 10/3/1988

1981

Entertainment Tonight
Entertainment Tonight
as Self
TV - Released: 9/15/1981

1975

Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live
as Self - Musical Guest
TV - Released: 10/11/1975

1974

American Music Awards
American Music Awards
as Self - Musical Guest
TV - Released: 2/19/1974

1969

Sesame Street
Sesame Street
as Self
TV - Released: 11/10/1969

1959

The Grammys
The Grammys
as Self
TV - Released: 11/29/1959

1955

Miss Universe
Miss Universe
as Self - Entertainment
TV - Released: 7/22/1955

1952

Today
Today
as Self
TV - Released: 1/14/1952