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John Legend

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Singer

John Legend

American singer-songwriter

John Legend is 47 years old, born on December 28, 1978 in Springfield.

Next birthday in 54 days, turning 48.

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Born
December 28, 1978, Springfield
Age
47
Zodiac sign
Capricorn
Country
United States
Known as
Singer

Official links: Official website (johnlegend.com) · Instagram · X · YouTube · TikTok · Wikipedia

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John’s birthday, by the numbers

  • John Legend was born on a Thursday.
  • John Legend has been alive for about 17,478 days.
  • Their 20,000-day milestone falls on September 30, 2033.
  • Their next birthday, turning 48, is on a Monday.
  • Next milestone: John Legend turns 50 on December 28, 2028, in 2 years and 1 month. More milestone birthdays
  • John Legend is younger than 3,611 and older than 3,235 of the living celebrities on CFOTD.
  • Half birthday: June 28. Birthstone: Turquoise, tanzanite and zircon.
  • John Legend belongs to Gen X.

Age gaps

Born within weeks of John

Nelly FurtadoSinger · December 2, 1978Siti NurhalizaSinger · January 11, 1979Ian SomerhalderActor · December 8, 1978AaliyahSinger · January 16, 1979Bipasha BasuActor · January 7, 1979Rachel McAdamsActor · November 17, 1978

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Sienna MillerActor · Age 44Richard ClaydermanMusician · Age 72Salvador SobralSinger · Age 36KaliopiSinger · Age 59Seth MeyersComedian · Age 52Noomi RapaceActor · Age 46

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Kobe BryantBasketball player · August 23Gianluigi BuffonSoccer player · January 28Ashton KutcherActor · February 7Didier DrogbaSoccer player · March 11UsherSinger · October 14Nelly FurtadoSinger · December 2

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Frequently asked questions

How old is John Legend?

John Legend is 47 years old, born on December 28, 1978 in Springfield.

What is John Legend’s zodiac sign?

Capricorn, born December 28.

Does John Legend have an official website?

Yes: johnlegend.com.