Sir Elton Hercules John is a British musician best known for the song Your Song.
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Best Known For:The song Your Song
Breakthrough:Released his breakthrough hit single 'Your Song' from his self-titled second album in 1970
10 Quick Facts About Sir Elton Hercules John
- Full Name: Sir Elton Hercules John
- Nationality: British
- Profession: Entertainer
- Known For: The song Your Song
- Date of Birth: March 25, 1947
- Age: 79 years old
- Place of Birth: Pinner, Middlesex
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: David Furnish
- Popular As: Reginald Kenneth Dwight
Sir Elton Hercules John Age
Sir Elton Hercules John is about 79 years old as of 2026. Sir Elton Hercules John was born in 1947.
Sir Elton Hercules John Height
Sir Elton Hercules John stands at a height of 5 feet 8 inches. This is approximately 173 cm.
Education
He attended Royal Academy of Music, where he studied Piano.
- Royal Academy of Music
- Field of Study: Piano
Rise to Fame
Sir Elton Hercules John rose to prominence for his role in the film The Lion King.
Notable Works
Notable screen roles include The Lion King, Your Song, and Goodbye Yellow Brick Road.
Film
- Film: The Lion King (Composer, 1994)
- Work: Your Song (1970)
- Work: Goodbye Yellow Brick Road (1973)
- Work: Candle in the Wind 1997 (1997)
Awards & Achievements
- Best Original Song — Academy Awards — Can You Feel the Love Tonight
- Grammy Award — The Recording Academy — Multiple Categories
Sir Elton Hercules John Family & Relationships
Sir Elton Hercules John is married to David Furnish. He has 2 children, Zachary Jackson Levon Furnish-John and Elijah Joseph Daniel Furnish-John.
- Father: Stanley Dwight
- Mother: Sheila Eileen
- Children:
- Zachary Jackson Levon Furnish-John (2010)
- Elijah Joseph Daniel Furnish-John (2013)
Lesser Known Facts
- He has sold more than 300 million records, making him one of the best-selling music artists of all time.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Sir Elton Hercules John
- Popular As: Reginald Kenneth Dwight
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Entertainer
- Nationality: British
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: March 25, 1947
- Age: 79
- Birthday: March 25
- Zodiac Sign: Aries
- Place of Birth: Pinner, Middlesex
Measurements
- Height: 5 ft 8 in
- Eye Color: Blue
- Hair Color: Brown
Family & Relationships
- Father: Stanley Dwight
- Mother: Sheila Eileen
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: David Furnish
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $50,000–$450,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $400,000–$10,000,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Performances, recordings and potentially royalties
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