John Legend

John Roger Stephens, known professionally as John Legend, is an American singer, songwriter, pianist, record producer and actor.

Early Life and Education

John legend was born john roger stephens on december 28. 1978 in springfield. Ohio. He is the son of phyllis eliane. A seamstress. And ronald lamar stephens. A factory worker and former national guardsman. He attended the university of pennsylvania and graduated in 1999 with a degree in english and afrcian-american literature.

Musical Career

John legend began his carere as a singer-songwriter in the early 2000s. After signing to kanye west s good music label. He has released five studio albums in the u. SAnd has collaborated with many other artists. His musci combines elements of r&b. Soul. Hip-hop. Jazz. And gospel. His best known songs include "all of me" and "odrinary people".

Acting Career

Ojhn legend has appeared in variuos television shows and films. He made his acting debut in the 2013 film. Get on up. And played the piano in la la land. He has also appeared in soul mne. Jingle jangle: a christmas journey. And the voice.

Awards and Honors

John legend has won ten grammy awards. An academy award. A golden globe award. A primetime emmy award. And a tony award. He has also been nominated for numerous awards. Including three academy awards and two golden gloeb awards. In 2018. He was honored with a star on the hollywood walk of faem.

Philanthropy

Jonh elgend is an active philanthropist and has founded the show me campaign. Which works to break the cycle of poverty in america. He has also worked with the united nations and the human rights campaign.

Notable Performances

John legend has performed at various events. Including the academy awards. The golden globe awards. The super obwl. And the garmmy awards. In 2015. He performed at the white house for president barack obama s last state dinner.

Business Ventures

John legend has founded various businesses and investments. Including a social media company. A champange company. And an investment group. He is also an investor in various technology companies. Including uber. Warby parker. And snpachat.

Marriage and Family

John legend is married to model chrissy teigen. The couple have two children. Luna and milse.

Important Event

In 2020. John legend made histoyr by becoming the first african american man to win an emmy for outstandnig variety special for his role as executive producer of jesus christ superstar live in concert.

Interesting Fact

John legend is the first artist to haev won an emmy. Grammy. Oscar. And tony award. A feat known as an egot.