Elton John
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Sir Elton Hercules John (born Reginald Kenneth Dwight; 25 March 1947) is a British singer, songwriter, and pianist. He has collaborated with the lyricist Bernie Taupin throughout his career. John has released 32 studio albums, including "Empty Sky" (1969), "Honky Château" (1972), "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" (1973), "Rock of the Westies" (1975), "Sleeping with the Past" (1989), "The One" (1992), "Songs from the West Coast" (2001), "The Diving Board" (2013), and "The Lockdown Sessions" (2021). His singles include "Your Song", "Tiny Dancer", "Rocket Man", "Crocodile Rock", "Bennie and the Jets", "Don't Go Breaking My Heart", "I'm Still Standing", "Sacrifice", "Can You Feel the Love Tonight", and "Cold Heart". He has contributed music to "The Lion King" (1994), "Aida" (2000), and "Billy Elliot the Musical" (2005). John's final tour, "Farewell Yellow Brick Road" (2018–2023), set records for ticket sales. His life and career were depicted in the biographical film "Rocketman" (2019). John established the Elton John AIDS Foundation in 1992, which has raised over £300 million. He has hosted annual AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Parties since 1993. He served as chairman and director of Watford Football Club from 1976 to 1987 and from 1997 to 2002, and is an honorary life president of the club. John experienced addiction to drugs and alcohol from the late 1970s to the late 1980s and has been sober since 1990. He entered a civil partnership with Canadian filmmaker David Furnish in 2005 and married in 2014 following the legalization of same-sex marriage in England and Wales. John has had more than fifty top-40 hits on the UK Singles Chart and US Billboard Hot 100, including nine number-one singles in both countries and seven consecutive number-one albums in the US. His single "Candle in the Wind 1997", a rewritten version of the 1974 release, is among the best-selling singles worldwide. In 2021, he became the first solo artist with UK top-10 singles across six decades. His awards include a Primetime Emmy Award, five Grammy Awards, two Academy Awards, a Tony Award, two Golden Globe Awards, a Laurence Olivier Award, and the Kennedy Center Honor. He was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1992 and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1994, is a fellow of The Ivors Academy, was knighted in 1998, and appointed a member of the Order of the Companions of Honour in 2020.
Known for
Credits
Kingsman: The Golden Circle (2017)
as Elton John
The Road to El Dorado (2000)
as Narrator (voice)
Brüno (2009)
as Self - 'Dove of Peace'
Tommy (1975)
as The Pinball Wizard
The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl (2025)
as Self
Jim Henson Idea Man (2024)
as Self (archive footage)
Being Mick (2001)
as Self
$ellebrity (2013)
as Self
WHAM! (2023)
as Self (archive footage)
Live 8 (2005)
as Self
I Am Divine (2014)
as Self (archive)
Spice World (1997)
as Elton John
Man on the Run (2026)
as Self
Spinal Tap II: The End Continues (2025)
as Self
Troubadours (2011)
as Self
One World: Together at Home (2020)
as Self
Queen: Champions of the World (1995)
as Self
Commitment to Life (2023)
as Self (archive footage)
Tina Turner: The Girl from Nutbush (1993)
Actor
The Country Bears (2002)
as Self
Take That: Look Back, Don't Stare (2010)
as Self
Disneyland 60: The Wonderful World of Disney (2016)
as Self
Inventing David Geffen (2012)
as Self
Elton John: Tantrums & Tiaras (1997)
as Self
The Best of So Graham Norton (2004)
as Self (archive footage)
Back to the Beginning: Ozzy's Final Bow (2025)
as Self
The Morecambe and Wise Christmas Show (1977)
as Himself
The Making of the Lion King (1994)
as Self
Sinema (2014)
as Self
If These Walls Could Sing (2022)
as Self
Waking Sleeping Beauty (2010)
as Self (archive footage)
Elton John: Never Too Late (2024)
as Self
Lennon: A Tribute (1990)
Actor
The Show Must Go On: The Queen + Adam Lambert Story (2019)
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Aretha Franklin: Duets (1993)
as Self
50 Years of NBC Late Night (2001)
as Self (archive footage)
Muppet Music Moments (2004)
as Self
Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond (2017)
as Self
Victoria's Secrets (2000)
as Self
Live Aid Against All Odds (2005)
as Self
An Intimate Evening with Mary J. Blige - Live from the House of Blues (2005)
as Self
Disney 100: A Century of Dreams – A Special Edition of 20/20 (2023)
as Self
Live Aid (1985)
as Self
2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony (2022)
as Self
Freddie Mercury: The King of Queen (2018)
as Self - Singer
Freddie Mercury: The Final Act (2022)
as Self (archive footage)
The Lost Weekend: A Love Story (2023)
as Self (archive footage)
The Concert for New York City (2001)
as Self
Imagine: John Lennon (1988)
as Self (archive footage)
The Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert (1992)
as Self
Pavarotti, Birth of a Pop Star (2017)
as Self - Singer, Songwriter
Elton John Live: Farewell from Dodger Stadium (2022)
as Self
Tony Bennett Celebrates 90 (2016)
as Self
Elton John: Becoming Rocketman (2019)
as Self
Brian Wilson: Long Promised Road (2021)
as Self
Any Given Tuesday (2013)
as self
Elton John: I'm Still Standing - A Grammy Salute (2018)
as Self
Give Me the Ball! (2026)
as Self
Under the Volcano (2021)
as Self (archive footage)
Naqoyqatsi (2002)
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Ray Charles: Genius Loves Company (2004)
as Self
And the Winner Isn't (2017)
as Self
Ed Sheeran: Jumpers for Goalposts (2015)
as Self
The Union (2011)
as Self
Elton John: Mr. Superfunk (1971)
as Self
Twentieth Century Blues: The Songs of Noël Coward (1998)
as Self
Elton John - The Million Dollar Piano (2014)
as Self - Piano, vocals
2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony (2025)
as Self
Bob the Builder: A Christmas to Remember - The Movie (2001)
as John (voice)
Stans (2025)
as Self (archive footage)
RuPaul's Christmas Ball (1993)
as Self
Gay! Gay! Hollywood (1994)
Actor
George Michael: Freedom Uncut (2022)
as Self
Piano Greats at the BBC (2022)
as Self (archive footage)
Kings of Glam (2008)
as Self (archive footage)
Billy Connolly: It’s Been a Pleasure... (2020)
as Self
Queen: Is This the Real Life? (1999)
as Self
The American Epic Sessions (2016)
as Self
Prince: 21 Nights in London (2008)
as Self
Music for Montserrat (1997)
as Self
All Things Must Pass (2015)
as Self
Bon Jovi | Access All Areas: A Rock & Roll Odyssey (1990)
as Self
An Evening with Dua Lipa (2024)
as Self
Tony Bennett: An American Classic (2006)
as Self
Dua Lipa: Studio 2054 (2020)
as Self
The Best British Rock Concert of All Time: Live at Knebworth (2010)
as Self
Elton John: A Singular Man (2016)
as Self - Composer and Singer
Elton John: MTV Unplugged (1990)
as Self
An Evening with Elton John and Brandi Carlile (2025)
as Self
Prince's Trust Rock Gala - Volume 1 (1986)
as Self
Diana, Our Mother: Her Life and Legacy (2017)
as Self
Two Rooms: A Tribute to Elton John & Bernie Taupin (1991)
as Self
Pavarotti & Friends 4 - For War Child (1996)
as Self
Paul McCartney & Wings: Wings Over the World (1979)
as Audience member
AngelHeaded Hipster: The Songs of Marc Bolan & T. Rex (2023)
as Self
Super Duper Alice Cooper (2014)
as Self (voice)
The Genius of Gianni Versace Alive (2023)
as Self
60 Songs: BBC Two at 60 (2024)
as Self (archive footage)
The Art of Football from A to Z (2006)
as Self
Genius. A Night for Ray Charles (2004)
as Self
Hating Peter Tatchell (2021)
as Self
Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice (2019)
as Self (archive footage)
Beyoncé Presents: Making The Gift (2019)
as Self
Inside Elton's World (2005)
as Self
The Wonderful World of Disney: Holiday Spectacular (2024)
as Self - Performer
Elton John - Goodbye Yellow Brick Road (2001)
as Self
George Michael - Twenty Five (2006)
as Self
The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years (1986)
as Self (archive footage)
Freedom : La Story de George Michael (2016)
as Self (archive footage)
An Audience with Lulu (2002)
as Self - Performer
Eminem: A Shady Story (2019)
as Self
The BRITs at 40 (2020)
as Self (archive footage)
Elton John: The Nation's Favourite Song (2017)
as Self
Bruce Springsteen A MusiCares Tribute (2014)
as Self
The Very Best of the Muppet Show (1999)
as Self - Special Guest Star
The Diamond Jubilee Concert 2012 (2012)
as Self - Performer
Elton John: Visions (1981)
as Self
Elton John And Billy Joel Face To Face (1998)
as Self
Dionne Warwick: Don't Make Me Over (2021)
as Self
Barry Humphries at the BBC (2023)
as Self (archive material)
Queen + Adam Lambert: Live in Kyiv, Ukraine (2012)
as Self
Gorillaz | Song Machine Live From Kong (2021)
as Self
The Love We Make (2011)
as Self
The Who | Live, Featuring the Rock Opera Tommy (1989)
as The Pinball Wizard
A Grammy Salute to The Beach Boys (2023)
as Self
Elton John: Central Park, NYC 1980 (1980)
as Self
Burt Sugarman's The Midnight Special: 1976 (2006)
as Self
Elton John: One Night Only, The Greatest Hits (2000)
as Self - Piano & Vocals
Parkinson at 50 (2021)
as Self (archive footage)
Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade (2024)
as Self
Live Aid (2004)
as Self
Live Aid: 20 Years Ago Today (2005)
as Self
Elton John: Uncensored (2019)
as Self
Kylie Minogue V The Bee Gees (2022)
as Self (archive footage)
Platinum Party at the Palace (2022)
as Self
George Michael: Freedom (2017)
as Self
JoJo's Dream Birthday (2019)
as Self
Eric Clapton at Tokyo Dome (1988)
as Self
Mickey's 50 (1978)
as Self
Tony Bennett: Duets - The Making of an American Classic (2007)
as Self
Concert for Diana (2007)
as Self
George Best: All by Himself (2016)
as Self (archive footage)
Lady Gaga & the Muppets Holiday Spectacular (2013)
as Self
A MusiCares Tribute to Neil Young (2011)
as Self
Like a Rolling Stone: The Life & Times of Ben Fong-Torres (2021)
as Self
The Real 'Billy Elliot' Diaries (2005)
as Self
Elton John in Stockholm (1971)
as Self
The Return of Bruno (1987)
as Elton John
Walled Off (2024)
as Self (archive footage)
An All-Star Tribute to Joni Mitchell (2000)
as Self
Queen - The Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert 10th Anniversary Documentary (2002)
as Self
Elton 60: Live At Madison Square Garden (2007)
as Self
Elton John: The Red Piano (2005)
as Self - Piano, Vocals
Elton John - Elton in Four Decades (2004)
as Self
Elton John: Dream Ticket (2004)
as Self
Olivia Newton-John: Hollywood Nights (1980)
as Self
2023 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony (2023)
as Self
Elton John - iTunes Festival 2013: Live in London (2013)
as Self
Elton John at Live Aid (1985)
as Self
La story d'Elton John (2022)
as Self
An Audience with Elton John (1997)
as Self
George Michael: A Different Story (2004)
as Self
Billy Connolly And Me (2017)
as Self
To Russia... with Elton (1979)
as Self
Bob the Builder: Christmas With Bob and the Crew (2003)
as John (voice)
Elton John - Live In Barcelona (1992)
as Self
Countdown - The Wonder Years 2 (2007)
as Self (archive footage)
Party at the Palace: The Queen's Concerts, Buckingham Palace (2002)
as Self - Performer
Prince's Trust Rock Gala - Volume 3 (1988)
as Self
David Bowie & The Story of Ziggy Stardust (2012)
as Self
Elton John: Made in England Tour - Live in Rio de Janeiro (1995)
as self
LennoNYC (2010)
as Self
Silver Clef Award Winners Show, Knebworth Park (1990)
as Self
The Making of Elton John: Madman Across the Water (2010)
as Self
O Melhor do Flash Back - 92 Clipes Para Recordar (2009)
as Self (archive footage)
Discovering Elton John (2013)
as Self
FOX Presents the iHeart Living Room Concert for America (2020)
as Self - Host
The Who: Tommy Live With Special Guests (2006)
as Self
From the Big Apple to the Big Easy: The Concert for New Orleans (2006)
as Self
The Who | Tommy and Quadrophenia Live (2005)
as The Pinball Wizard
The World's Greatest Gigs (2005)
as Self
John Peel's Record Box (2005)
as Self
Eric Clapton and His Rolling Hotel (1978)
as Self
Elton John : Live au Festsaal Messe de Bâle (2006)
as self
Elton John In Concert BBC 1970 (1970)
as Self
Elton John: Live at Wembley 1977 (1977)
as Self
Shania Twain: The Specials (2001)
as Self
Rock and Roll's Greatest Failure: Otway the Movie (2013)
as Self (archive footage)
The Young Blood Chronicles (2014)
as God
The Best of All Star Band: Live in Concert (1990)
as Self
Elton John: Music Man (2016)
as Self
Elton John: Ten Days That Rocked (2019)
as Self (archival footage)
Ken Russell's ABC of British Music (1988)
as Self (archive)
Elton John: Love Songs (1995)
as Self
Totally Minnie (1988)
as Self
Elton John: Live in Australia 1986 (1987)
as Self
Shania Twain: Winter Break (1999)
as Self
The Prince's Trust Rock Gala (1990)
as Self (archive footage)
La última cena... del 88 (1988)
as Self
The Dancing Man of L.A. (2021)
as Self (archive footage)
Marc Bolan & T. Rex - Born to Boogie (1973)
as Self
Elton John Live at Hammersmith Odeon (—)
Actor
Elton John at the BBC (2010)
as Self
Elton John: An Evening with Elton John Tour - Live in Ephesus (2001)
as Self
Rostropovich: L'archet Indomptable (2019)
as Self (archive footage)
Glam Rock at the BBC (2017)
as Self (archive footage)
Elton John: Apple Music Live (2026)
as Self
Elton John - Arena di Verona, Italy (2020)
as Self
Night Lunch (1975)
as Self
Elton John: VH1 Storytellers (1997)
as Self
Sight: The Story of Vision (2016)
as Self - Narrator
VH1 Divas Live 2: An Honors Concert for VH1's Save the Music (1999)
as Self - Performer
Elton John and Bernie Taupin Say Goodbye Norma Jean and Other Things (1973)
as Self
George Michael Ladies & Gentlemen: The Best of George Michael (1999)
as Self
Rock this Town (2022)
as Self (archive footage)
T-Rex: Electric Warrior (2012)
as Self
Tour De Force - Live In Australia (1987)
as Self
Video AID (1985)
as Self
Louder Than Rock (2023)
as Self (archive footage)
Elton John at the Royal Festival Hall, London with The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (1972)
as Self
Starsuckers (2009)
as Self (archive footage)
Elton John: Live at Dodger Stadium (1975)
as The Piano Player
Elton John: Touched By Gold (2025)
as Self
Elton John’s Guide to Glastonbury (2023)
as Self
Botham: The Legend of '81 (2011)
as Self
Elton John: A Life in Song (2020)
as Self
Elton John: The Royal Opera House (2002)
as Self
Elton John & Leon Russell: BBC Electric Proms 2010 (2010)
as Self
Prince's Trust Rock Gala - Volume 2 (1987)
as Self
Elton John - Madison Square Garden (2020)
as Self
Elton John: Me, Myself & I (2007)
as Self
Elton John: Live in Vilnius, Lithuania (—)
Actor
Elton John - Estadio Do Flamengo, Rio, Brasil 1995 (2020)
as Self
Elton John: Night & Day Concert Live (1984)
as Self
Elton John: Live at Ibiza123 feat. Pnau (2012)
as Self
Inside Björk (2003)
as Self
The Year: 2024 (2024)
as Self
Elton John: iHeartRadio Music Festival 2013 (2013)
as Self
All Star Concert (1986)
as Self
London Christmas Live 1974 (1974)
as Self
Elton John: Greatest Hits Live! (2002)
as Self
Elton John: In Concert at Edinburgh (1976)
as Self
Elton John: Breaking Hearts Tour (1986)
as Self
Elton John: Wonderful Crazy Night (2016)
as Self
Gorillaz Present: Song Machine LIVE (2020)
as Self
Elton John - Rock In Rio 2026 (2026)
Actor
Elton John - Live in Hyde Park 2016 (2016)
as Self
Kids' R!ghts (2014)
as Self
The Nation's Favourite Bee Gees Song (2011)
as Self
Elton John BBC One Sessions (2006)
as Self
The Kate Bush Story: Running Up That Hill (2014)
as Self
Xmas At The Odeon! (1982)
as Self
Elton John - Live in Sydney (1984)
as Self
Elton John in Concert (2013)
as Self
Elton John: Live in Japan 2001 (2001)
as Self
A Special Evening with Elton John (1995)
as Self
Elton John with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra (1986)
as Self
Elton John - Rock Case Studies (2007)
as Self