Elton John

Personal Info

Known For
Acting
Born
March 25, 1947 (78 years old)
Place of Birth
Pinner, Middlesex, England, UK
Popular Genres
Documentary Music Comedy
Career Span
– Present

Elton John

62 nominations
229 credits

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).

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Personal Info

Born
Mar 25, 1947
From
Pinner, Middlesex, England, UK
Known For
Acting
Career
– Present

Known For

Kingsman: The Golden Circle
Kingsman: The Golden Circle
2017
as Elton John
The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl
The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl
2025
as Self
The Road to El Dorado
The Road to El Dorado
2000
as Narrator (voice)
Spice World
Spice World
1997
as Elton John
Live Aid
Live Aid
1985
as Self
One World: Together at Home
One World: Together at Home
2020
as Self
Waking Sleeping Beauty
Waking Sleeping Beauty
2009
as Himself (archive footage)
The Concert for New York City
The Concert for New York City
2001
as Self
Elton John: Never Too Late
Elton John: Never Too Late
2024
as Self
Disney 100: A Century of Dreams – A Special Edition of 20/20
Disney 100: A Century of Dreams – A Special Edition of 20/20
2023
as Self
The Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert
The Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert
1992
as Self
Live 8
Live 8
2005
as Self

Frequent Collaborators

Elvis Costello
Elvis Costello
2 shared projects
in "Live Aid"
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Bob Geldof
Bob Geldof
2 shared projects
in "Live Aid"
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Taron Egerton
Taron Egerton
1 shared project
in "Kingsman: The Golden Circle"
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Colin Firth
Colin Firth
1 shared project
in "Kingsman: The Golden Circle"
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Julianne Moore
Julianne Moore
1 shared project
in "Kingsman: The Golden Circle"
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Mark Strong
Mark Strong
1 shared project
in "Kingsman: The Golden Circle"
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Hanna Alström
Hanna Alström
1 shared project
in "Kingsman: The Golden Circle"
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Halle Berry
Halle Berry
1 shared project
in "Kingsman: The Golden Circle"
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Pedro Pascal
Pedro Pascal
1 shared project
in "Kingsman: The Golden Circle"
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Channing Tatum
Channing Tatum
1 shared project
in "Kingsman: The Golden Circle"
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Edward Holcroft
Edward Holcroft
1 shared project
in "Kingsman: The Golden Circle"
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Jeff Bridges
Jeff Bridges
1 shared project
in "Kingsman: The Golden Circle"
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Award Recognition

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Wins
62
Nominations

Complete Filmography

2025

The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl as Self Award
Spinal Tap II: The End Continues
An Evening With Elton John and Brandi Carlile as Self

2024

Elton John: Never Too Late as Self Award
60 Songs: BBC Two at 60
The Year: 2024 as Self
Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade as Self
The Wonderful World of Disney: Holiday Spectacular as Self - Performer
Jim Henson Idea Man as Self (archive footage)
An Evening with Dua Lipa as Self
Walled Off as Self (archive footage)

2023

Disney 100: A Century of Dreams – A Special Edition of 20/20 as Self Award
The Lost Weekend: A Love Story as Self (archive footage)
A Grammy Salute to The Beach Boys as Self
2023 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony as Self
Angelheaded Hipster: The Songs of Marc Bolan & T. Rex as Self
Barry Humphries at the BBC as Self (archive material)
Louder Than Rock as Self (archive footage)
The Genius of Gianni Versace Alive as Self
WHAM! as Self (archive footage)
Elton John’s Guide to Glastonbury as Self

2022

George Michael: Freedom Uncut as Self
If These Walls Could Sing as Self
Freddie Mercury: The Final Act as Self
Platinum Party at the Palace as Self
2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony as Self
Kylie Minogue V The Bee Gees as Self (archive footage)
Rock this Town as Self (archive footage)
Piano Greats at the BBC as Self (archive footage)
Elton John Live: Farewell from Dodger Stadium as Self
La story d'Elton John as Self

2021

Parkinson at 50 as Self (archive footage)
Under the Volcano as Self (archive footage)
The Dancing Man of L.A. as Self (archive footage)
Hating Peter Tatchell as Self
Dionne Warwick: Don't Make Me Over as Self
Brian Wilson: Long Promised Road as Self
Like A Rolling Stone: The Life & Times of Ben Fong-Torres as Self

2020

One World: Together at Home as Self Award
The BRITs at 40 as Self (archive footage)
FOX Presents the iHeart Living Room Concert for America as Self - Host
Billy Connolly: It’s Been a Pleasure... as Self
Dua Lipa: Studio 2054 as Self
Gorillaz Present: Song Machine LIVE as Self
Elton John: A Life in Song as Self
Elton John - Arena di Verona, Italy as Self
Elton John - Madison Square Garden as Self
Elton John - Estadio Do Flamengo, Rio, Brasil 1995 as Self

2019

The Show Must Go On: The Queen + Adam Lambert Story as Self (archive footage) (uncredited) Award
Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice as Self (archive footage)
Beyoncé Presents: Making The Gift as Self
Eminem: A Shady Story as Self
Elton John: Becoming Rocketman as Self
Elton John: Uncensored as Self
Rostropovich: L'archet Indomptable as Self (archive footage)
JoJo's Dream Birthday as Self
Elton John: Ten Days That Rocked as Self (archival footage)

2018

Elton John: I'm Still Standing - A Grammy Salute as Self
Freddie Mercury: The King of Queen as Singer

2017

Kingsman: The Golden Circle as Elton John Award
Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond as Self Award
And the Winner Isn't as Self Award
George Michael: Freedom as Self
Diana, Our Mother: Her Life and Legacy as Self
Elton John: The Nation's Favourite Song as Self
Timeless Hits – Vol.3 as self
Glam Rock at the BBC as Self (archive footage)
Billy Connolly And Me as Self

2016

Disneyland 60: The Wonderful World of Disney as Self
Tony Bennett Celebrates 90 as Self
The American Epic Sessions as Self
Elton John: A Singular Man as Self - Composer and Singer
Freedom : La Story de George Michael as Self (archive footage)
Sight: The Story of Vision as Self - Narrator
George Best: All by Himself as Self (archive footage)
Elton John: Music Man as Self
Elton John - Live in Hyde Park 2016 as Self
Elton John: Wonderful Crazy Night as Self

2015

All Things Must Pass as Self
Ed Sheeran: Jumpers for Goalposts as Self

2014

The Young Blood Chronicles as God
Super Duper Alice Cooper as Self (voice)
Bruce Springsteen A MusiCares Tribute as Self
Kids' R!ghts as Self
The Kate Bush Story: Running Up That Hill as Self
Elton John - The Million Dollar Piano as Self - Piano, vocals
Sinema as Himself

2013

Lady Gaga & the Muppets Holiday Spectacular as Self
$ellebrity as Self
Any Given Tuesday as Self
Rock and Roll's Greatest Failure: Otway the Movie as Self (archive footage)
Elton John - Live at iTunes Festival 2013 as Self
Discovering Elton John as Self
Elton John in Concert as Self
Elton John: iHeartRadio Music Festival 2013 as Self

2012

The Diamond Jubilee Concert 2012 as Self - Performer
Inventing David Geffen as Self
David Bowie & The Story of Ziggy Stardust as Self
Queen + Adam Lambert: Live in Kyiv, Ukraine as Self
T-Rex: Electric Warrior as Self
Elton John: Live at Ibiza123 feat. Pnau as Self

2011

The Love We Make as Self
A MusiCares Tribute to Neil Young as Self
Troubadours as Self
The Nation's Favourite Bee Gees Song as Self
Botham: The Legend of '81 as Self
The Union as Self

2010

LennoNYC as Self
The Best British Rock Concert of All Time, Live at Knebworth as Self
Take That: Look Back, Don't Stare as Self
The Making of Elton John: Madman Across the Water as Self
Elton John at the BBC as Self
Elton John & Leon Russell: BBC Electric Proms 2010 as Self

2009

Waking Sleeping Beauty as Himself (archive footage) Award
O Melhor do Flash Back - 92 Clipes Para Recordar as Self (archive footage)
Brüno as Self - 'Dove of Peace'
Starsuckers as Self (archive footage)

2008

Prince: 21 Nights in London as Self
Kings of Glam as Self (archive footage)

2007

Concert for Diana as Self Award
Tony Bennett: Duets - The Making of an American Classic as Self
Elton 60: Live At Madison Square Garden as Self
Countdown - The Wonder Years 2 as Self (archive footage)
Elton John: Me, Myself & I as Self
Elton John - Rock Case Studies as Self

2006

Tony Bennett: An American Classic as Self
The Art of Football from A to Z as Self
The Who: Tommy Live With Special Guests as Self
George Michael - Twenty Five as Self
From the Big Apple to the Big Easy: The Concert for New Orleans as Self
Burt Sugarman's The Midnight Special: 1976 as Self
Elton John BBC One Sessions as Self
Elton John : Live au Festsaal Messe de Bâle as self

2005

Live 8 as Self Award
Live Aid: 20 Years Ago Today as Self
Live Aid Against All Odds as Self
The World's Greatest Gigs as Self
The Who | Tommy and Quadrophenia Live as The Pinball Wizard
John Peel's Record Box as Self
Inside Elton's World as Self
Elton John: The Red Piano as Self
An Intimate Evening with Mary J. Blige - Live from the House of Blues as Self

2004

Live Aid as Self
Genius. A Night for Ray Charles as Self
George Michael: A Different Story as Self
Muppet Music Moments as Self
Ray Charles: Genius Loves Company as Self
Elton John - Elton in Four Decades as Self
Elton John: Dream Ticket as Self

2003

Inside Björk as Self
Bob the Builder: Christmas With Bob and the Crew as John (voice)

2002

Naqoyqatsi as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Party at the Palace: The Queen's Concerts, Buckingham Palace as Self - Performer
Queen - The Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert 10th Anniversary Documentary as Self
The Country Bears as Elton John
Elton John: Greatest Hits Live! as Self
An Audience with Lulu as Self - Performer
Elton John: The Royal Opera House as Self

2001

The Concert for New York City as Self Award
Classic Albums: Elton John - Goodbye Yellow Brick Road as Self
Bob the Builder: A Christmas to Remember - The Movie as John (voice)
Being Mick as Self
Elton John: An Evening with Elton John Tour - Live in Ephesus as Self
Shania Twain - The Specials (Winter Break / Come On Over) as Self
Elton John: Live in Japan 2001 as Self

2000

The Road to El Dorado as Narrator (voice) Award
An All-Star Tribute to Joni Mitchell as Self
Elton John: One Night Only, The Greatest Hits as Self - Piano & Vocals

1999

The Very Best of the Muppet Show as Self - Special Guest Star
VH1 Divas Live 2: An Honors Concert for VH1's Save the Music as Self - Performer
Twentieth Century Blues: The Songs of Noël Coward as Self
George Michael Ladies & Gentlemen: The Best of George Michael as Self

1998

Elton John And Billy Joel Face To Face as Self

1997

Spice World as Elton John Award
An Audience with Elton John as Self
Music for Montserrat as Self
Elton John: Tantrums & Tiaras as Self
Elton John: VH1 Storytellers as Self

1996

Pavarotti & Friends 4 - For War Child as Self

1995

Elton John: Made in England Tour - Live in Rio de Janeiro as self
Elton John: Love Songs as Self
A Special Evening with Elton John as Self

1994

The Making of the Lion King as Self

1993

RuPaul's Christmas Ball as Self
Aretha Franklin: Duets as Self

1992

The Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert as Self Award
Elton John - Live In Barcelona as Self

1991

Two Rooms: A Tribute to Elton John & Bernie Taupin as Self

1990

Bon Jovi | Access All Areas: A Rock & Roll Odyssey as Self
Silver Clef Award Winners Show, Knebworth Park as Self
The Best of All Star Band: Live in Concert as Self
Elton John: MTV Unplugged as Self

1989

The Who | Live, Featuring the Rock Opera Tommy as The Pinball Wizard

1988

Totally Minnie as Self
Eric Clapton at Tokyo Dome as Self
La última cena... del 88 as Self
Ken Russell's ABC of British Music as Self (archive)

1987

The Return of Bruno as Elton John
Tour De Force - Live In Australia as Self

1986

The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years as Self (archive footage)
All Star Concert as Self
Elton John: Breaking Hearts Tour as Self
Elton John with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra

1985

Live Aid as Self Award
Video AID as Self
Elton John at Live Aid

1984

Elton John: Night & Day Concert Live as Self
Elton John - Live in Sydney as Self

1982

Xmas At The Odeon! as Self

1981

Elton John: Visions as Self

1980

Olivia Newton-John: Hollywood Nights as Self

1979

Wings Over the World as Audience member
To Russia... with Elton as Self

1978

Mickey's 50 as Self Award
Eric Clapton and His Rolling Hotel as Self

1977

Elton John: Live at Wembley 1977 as Self

1976

Elton John: In Concert at Edinburgh as Self

1975

Night Lunch as Self
Tommy as The Pinball Wizard
Elton John at Dodger Stadium as The Piano Player

1974

London Christmas Live 1974 as Self

1973

Elton John and Bernie Taupin Say Goodbye Norma Jean and Other Things as Self
Marc Bolan & T. Rex - Born to Boogie as Self

1972

Elton John at the Royal Festival Hall, London with The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra as Self

1971

Elton John in Stockholm as Self
Elton John: Mr. Superfunk as Self

1970

Elton John In Concert BBC 1970 as Self

Rock Gala Concert
Nuclear Bogeyheads as himself

Photos & Videos

Featured in Trailers

Kingsman: The Golden Circle
The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl
The Road to El Dorado
Spice World
Live Aid
Waking Sleeping Beauty
Elton John: Never Too Late
Disney 100: A Century of Dreams – A Special Edition of 20/20

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