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Elton John

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  • Birth Name: Reginald Kenneth Dwight
  • Birth Place: Pinner, England
  • Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign: 03/25/1947, Aries
  • Profession: Singer; musician; composer; music producer; actor
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Elton John Fast Facts:
  • Won a scholarship to the Royal Academy of Music in London at age 11; dropped out in 1964 to pursue a music career.
  • In 1971, he became the first artist since The Beatles to have four albums on Billboard's top-10 chart simultaneously; starting with 1972's Honky Chateau, he released seven consecutive albums that went to No. 1.
  • Made his film acting debut in 1975's Tommy.
  • Formed the Elton John AIDS Foundation in 1992; since then, profits from his singles have gone to fight the virus.
  • His version of "Candle in the Wind" in honor of the late Princess Diana became the biggest selling single of all time.
  • Godfather of Sean Lennon.
  • Collaborated with lyricist Tim Rice on five songs for the soundtrack of Disney's animated The Lion King, which sold over 7 million copies and won them an Oscar, Grammy and Golden Globe. The movie was subsequently turned into a Tony-winning Broadway musical.
  • Was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in 1998.
  • Elton John Relationships:
  • David Furnish - Husband
  • Fred Farebrother - Stepfather
  • Hugh Williams - Ex-significant Other
  • John Reid - Ex-significant Other
  • John Scott - Ex-significant Other
  • Linda Woodrow - Ex-fiancĂ©e
  • Renate Blauel - Ex-wife
  • Sheila Farebrother - Mother
  • Stanley Dwight - Father
  • Elton John Awards:
  • 1991 Grammy: Best Instrumental Composition - Winner
  • 1994 Grammy: Best Male Pop Vocal Performance - Winner
  • 1997 Grammy: Best Male Pop Vocal Performance - Winner
  • 2000 Grammy: Best Musical Show Album - Winner
  • 1995 Golden Globe: Best Original Song - Motion Picture - Winner
  • 1995 Golden Globe: Best Original Song - Motion Picture - Nominee
  • 2004 Golden Globe: Best Original Song - Motion Picture - Nominee
  • 1986 Grammy: Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal - Winner
  • 1994 Oscar: Best Achievement in Music (Song) - Winner
  • 1994 Oscar: Best Achievement in Music (Song) - Nominee
  • 1994 Oscar: Best Achievement in Music (Song) - Nominee
  • 1998 Tony: Original Musical Score - Nominee
  • 2000 Tony: Original Musical Score - Winner
  • 2009 Tony: Score (Music and/or Lyrics) - Nominee
  • 1999 People's Choice Awards: All Time Favorite Musical Performer - Winner
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