John Legend
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Summary
John Legend was born on December 28, 1978[1], in Springfield[2]. He has worked as a singer-songwriter[3], actor[4], singer[5], pianist[6], and record producer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.42% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (18,824 views/month, #4,199 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Chrissy Teigen[9]
- Child: Luna Stephens[10], Miles Stephens[11]
- Country of citizenship: United States[12]
- Native language: English[13]
- Occupation: composer[14], musician[15]
- Educated at: University of Pennsylvania[16], North High School[17]
- Award received: Grammy Award for Best New Artist[18], NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Music Video[19], Academy Award for Best Original Song[20], honorary doctor of the Berklee College of Music[21], Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Special Class Program[22], Tony Award for Best Revival of a Play[23], Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song[24]
- Member of: American Academy of Arts and Sciences[25]
- Sex or gender: male[26]
- Member of political party: Democratic Party[27]
- Genre: soul[28], pop music[29], contemporary R&B[30]
- Record label: GOOD Music[31], Sony Music[32], Columbia Records[33]
- Discography: John Legend discography[34]
- Commons category: John Legend[35]
- Voice type: dramatic baritone[36]
- Residence: Beverly Hills[37]
- Family name: Stephens[38]
- Given name: John[39], Roger[40]
- Pseudonym: John Legend[41]
- Official website: https://johnlegend.com/[42]
- Topic's main category: Category:John Legend[43]
- Instrument: piano[44], voice[45]
- Nominated for: Grammy Award for Best New Artist[46], Tony Award for Best Original Score[47]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[48]
- Topic has template: Template:John Legend[49]
Product Details
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Type: Person[50]
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Country: US[51]
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Began / founded: 1978-12-28[52]
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Genre(s): contemporary r&b, neo soul, r&b, soul[53]
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Community tags: american, américain, contemporary r&b, god, neo soul, r&b, soul, soul and reggae, top 10, top 100, usa[54]
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MusicBrainz ID: 75a72702-a5ef-4513-bca5-c5b944903546[55]
Why It Matters
John Legend has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[56] He is known by 39 alternative names across languages and contexts.[57]
He has been cited as an influence by Omi[58], a singer[59], b. 1986[60], of Jamaica[61].
FAQs
Where was John Legend born?
John Legend was born in Springfield[2].
Who was John Legend married to?
John Legend's spouses include Chrissy Teigen[9].
What did John Legend do for work?
John Legend worked as a singer-songwriter[3], actor[4], singer[5], pianist[6], and record producer[7].
Where did John Legend go to school?
John Legend was educated at University of Pennsylvania[16] and North High School[17].
What awards did John Legend receive?
Honors received include Grammy Award for Best New Artist[18], NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Music Video[19], Academy Award for Best Original Song[20], and honorary doctor of the Berklee College of Music[21].
Who did John Legend influence?
John Legend has been cited as an influence by Omi[58].