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Elton John: Biography

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 the foundation.
Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1994.
In 1997, his remake of "Candle in the Wind" in honor of the late Princess Diana became the biggest selling single of all time.
Collaborated with lyricist Tim Rice on five songs for the soundtrack of Disney's animated The Lion King (1994), which sold over 7 million copies. The movie was subsequently turned into a Tony-winning musical that debuted on Broadway in 1997.
Was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in 1998.
Was so moved by the 2000 film Billy Elliott that he agreed to score the stage adaptation; Billy Elliott the Musical had its Broadway debut in 2008.
Recruited his idol Leon Russell for their album The Union (2010); Cameron Crowe filmed the musical collaboration for the documentary, The Union, which opened the Tribeca Film Festival in 2011.
Teamed with Lady Gaga for "Hello, Hello," the theme to his animated feature Gnomeo & Juliet (2011); later asked her to be godmother to his son Zachary.

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-fiancée
Renate Blauel - Ex-wife
Sheila Farebrother - Mother
Stanley Dwight - Father
Zachary Jackson Levon Furnish-John - Son
Sean Lennon - Godchild
Damian Hurley - Godchild
Brooklyn Beckham - Godchild
Romeo Beckham - Godchild
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
1986 Grammy: Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal - Winner
1994 Oscar: Best Achievement in Music (Original Song) - Nominee
1994 Oscar: Best Achievement in Music (Original Song) - Winner
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
2010 Tony: Play - Nominee
1995 Golden Globe: Best Original Song - Motion Picture - Nominee
1995 Golden Globe: Best Original Song - Motion Picture - Winner
2012 Golden Globe: Best Original Song - Motion Picture - Nominee
2004 Golden Globe: Best Original Song - Motion Picture - Nominee

Photos

Sir Elton John, David Furnish Dimitrios Kambouris/WireImage.com

2012 Golden Globe Awards, Elton John, David Furnish Steve Granitz/WireImage.com

Red Carpet Recap, David Furnish, Elton John, Cindy Crawford Jeff Vespa/WireImage.com

Sarah Mclachlan, Billy Joel, Elton John, Curt Smith Kevin Mazur/WireImage.com

Sir Elton John, Elizabeth Taylor Kevin Mazur/WireImage.com

Sir Elton John, Denzel Washington Kevin Mazur/WireImage.com

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