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Biography
Bernard John Taupin (Born 22 May 1950) is an English lyricist and visual artist. He is best known for his songwriting partnership with Elton John, recognized as one of the most successful partnerships of its kind in history. Description above from the Wikipedia article Bernie Taupin, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Awards & recognition
- Rock and Roll Hall of Fame · 2023
- Academy Award — Best Original Song · 2020
- Johnny Mercer Award · 2013
- Academy Award — Best Original Song · 2025 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Original Song · 2020 · nominated
Filmography13 titles

Elton John: The Nation's Favourite Song
2017as Self
2017as Self

Brokeback Mountain
2005Songs
2005Songs

Classic Albums
1997as Self - Lyricist
1997as Self - Lyricist

Elton John Live: Farewell from Dodger Stadium
2022as Self
2022as Self

Rocketman
2019Lyricist
2019Lyricist

Elton 60: Live At Madison Square Garden
2007as Self
2007as Self

Behind the Music
1997as Self
1997as Self

The Graham Norton Show
2007as Self
2007as Self

Super Duper Alice Cooper
2014as Self (voice)
2014as Self (voice)

Elton John: Never Too Late
2024as Self
2024as Self

The Kelly Clarkson Show
2019as Self
2019as Self

Gnomeo & Juliet
2011Lyricist, Music
2011Lyricist, Music

Louder Than Rock
2023as Self (archive footage)
2023as Self (archive footage)