Biography
Sir Elton Hercules John is a British singer, composer and pianist. An influential figure in popular culture, he is known for his flamboyant fashion, showmanship and songwriting partnership with the lyricist Bernie Taupin. With over 300 million records sold worldwide, he is one of the best-selling music artists of all time. An EGOT winner, John's accolades include five Grammy Awards, two Academy Awards, a Primetime Emmy Award, a Tony Award, two Golden Globe Awards, a Laurence Olivier Award and the Kennedy Center Honors.
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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
CMT Crossroads
The Simpsons
The Muppet Show
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
Elton John: Uncensored
The Lion King
Super Duper Alice Cooper