John Legend - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | December 28, 1978 |
|---|---|
| Age | 47 |
| Birthplace | Springfield, Ohio, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn - (see also John Legend's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Horse |
| Generation | Generation X |
| Known For | His R&B and soul music, particularly the hit single 'All of Me', and for winning all four major American entertainment awards (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony). |
Intro
John Legend is an American singer, songwriter, pianist, record producer, and actor known for his soulful voice and for being one of the few artists to achieve EGOT status—winning an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony award.
Early Life & Background
John Legend, born John Roger Stephens, grew up in Springfield, Ohio. He showed an early talent for music, learning piano at age 4 and participating in church choir. He attended the University of Pennsylvania, where he was president and musical director of a co-ed jazz and pop a cappella group called Counterparts.
Career Highlights
- Released debut album 'Get Lifted' in 2004, which won the Grammy Award for Best R&B Album.
- Known for hit songs like 'Ordinary People', 'All of Me', and 'Glory' (with Common).
- Won the Academy Award for Best Original Song for 'Glory' in 2015.
- Became one of the few artists to achieve EGOT status in 2018.
- Served as a coach on 'The Voice.'
Trivia
- John Legend adopted his stage name after poet J. Ivy commented that his sound was 'old-school... like one of the legends.'
- He is married to model and television personality Chrissy Teigen.
FAQs
People also ask
John Legend is 47 years old.
John Legend was born the 28 December 1978.
Springfield, Ohio, USA.
On His Birth-Day
About December 28th, 1978, in brief:
- Historical events: On December 28, 1978, Spain adopted a new democratic constitution, marking a significant transition from dictatorship to democracy following the Franco regime. This constitution established fundamental rights and freedoms, and it laid the groundwork for Spain's modern political system.
- Day of the week: December 28th, 1978 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Le Freak by Chic
- Popular movie: The Deer Hunter directed by Michael Cimino
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