An American singer-songwriter born in Springfield, Ohio, a multiple Grammy and Academy Award winner best known for his music rather than acting. He wrote and performed 'City of Stars', the Oscar-winning song from 'La La Land' (2016), the musical in which he also played the jazz musician Keith, and voiced a character in the animated 'The Mitchells vs. the Machines' (2021). A polished, charismatic screen presence when he does appear, Legend is primarily a celebrated recording artist and EGOT winner whose occasional film work extends an already formidable career in popular music. Read more