John Legend
About
Biography
Filmography
Cast (Feature Film)
Producer (Feature Film)
Music (Feature Film)
Misc. Crew (Feature Film)
Cast (Special)
Life Events
1998
Had first success playing piano on Lauryn Hill song "Everything is Everything"
2001
Introduced and signed by then-upcoming hip hop artist Kanye West
2004
Released his debut album, <i>Get Lifted</i>
2006
Collaborated with Kanye West on his second album, <i>Once Again</i>
2007
Appeared on an episode of HBO's "Curb Your Enthusiasm"
2011
Teamed up with The Roots for a collaborative album covering hits from the 60's and 70's
2012
Had recurring role on the ABC show "Duets"
2014
Collaborated with rapper Common to write the Academy Award winning song "Glory" for the soundtrack of the movie "Selma"
2015
"The Fire," a collaboration with The Roots, appeared on the soundtrack for Rocky reboot "Creed"
2016
Starred in and wrote a song for Hollywood musical revival "La La Land"
2016
Released his fifth album, <i>Darkness and Light</i>
2017
Guest-starred as Frederick Douglass on an episode of slavery drama "Underground"
2018
Starred as the title character in "Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert"
