Biography
Elton John is an English singer, pianist and composer. He has made appearances in numerous films such as "Born to Boogie" (1972) with Marc Bolan and Ringo Starr; "Tommy" (1975) as the Pinball Wizard; "Spice World" (1997); "The Country Bears" (2002). And in the autobiographies "Elton John: Tantrums & Tiaras" (1997) and "Elton John: Me, Myself & I" (2007).
Awards & recognition
- Gershwin Prize · 2024
- National Humanities Medal · 2021
- Academy Award — Best Original Song · 2020
- Companion of Honour · 2020
- Crystal Award · 2018
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- Johnny Mercer Award · 2013
- Disney Legends · 2006
- MusiCares Person of the Year · 2000
- Tony Award — Best Original Score · 2000
- Grammy Legend Award · 1999
- Academy Award — Best Original Song · 1995
- Commander of the Order of the British Empire · 1995
- Golden Globe Award — Best Original Song · 1995
- Rock and Roll Hall of Fame · 1994
- Officer of Arts and Letters · 1993
- Grammy Awards · 1987
- Drama League Award
- Kennedy Center Honors
- Knight Bachelor
- Knight of the Legion of Honour
- Officer of Arts and Letters
- Order of the British Empire
- Order of the Companions of Honour
- Ordre des Arts et des Lettres
- Silver Clef Award
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
- Academy Award — Best Original Song · 2025 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Original Song · 2020 · nominated
- Tony Award — Best Original Score · 2009 · nominated
- Tony Award — Best Original Score · 1998 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Original Song · 1995 · nominated
- Grammy Award — Song of the Year · 1995 · nominated
- Grammy Award — Best Song Written for Visual Media · 1995 · nominated
- Grammy Award — Best New Artist · 1971 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Original Song · nominated
Filmography50+ titles
Elton John: A Life in Song
Paul McCartney & Wings: Wings Over the World
Eminem: A Shady Story
An Evening with Dua Lipa
The Who | Live, Featuring the Rock Opera Tommy
South Park
Queen: Champions of the World
The Lion King
Billy Elliot: The Musical Live
The Nanny
Elton John: The Nation's Favourite Song
The Simpsons
The Muppet Show
CMT Crossroads
Jim Henson: Idea Man
AngelHeaded Hipster: The Songs of Marc Bolan & T. Rex
Soundbreaking: Stories from the Cutting Edge of Recorded Music
MTV Video Music Awards
Tony Bennett: An American Classic
Bob the Builder: A Christmas to Remember - The Movie
Classic Albums
1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything
Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice
Inventing David Geffen
Elton John Live: Farewell from Dodger Stadium
Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond
Absolutely Fabulous
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Man on the Run
George Best: All by Himself
Mufasa: The Lion King
Wham!
Rocketman
Ed Sheeran: Jumpers for Goalposts
I Am Divine
RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars
Elton 60: Live At Madison Square Garden
The Road to El Dorado
Behind the Music
American Masters
Stans
Freddie Mercury: The King of Queen
All Things Must Pass
Waking Sleeping Beauty
The Graham Norton Show
The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl
Disney 100: A Century of Dreams – A Special Edition of 20/20
The Lion King
Elton John: Uncensored
Super Duper Alice Cooper