| Category | Details |
|---|
| Full Name | Reginald Kenneth Dwight |
| Professional Name | Sir Elton John |
| Nickname | Elton; often associated with the nickname “Rocket Man” |
| Date of Birth | March 25, 1947 |
| Age | 79 years old as of October 2026 |
| Birthplace | Pinner, Middlesex, England |
| Nationality | British |
| Profession | Singer, songwriter, pianist, composer and record producer |
| Famous For | Rocket Man, Your Song, Tiny Dancer, I’m Still Standing, Crocodile Rock and Candle in the Wind 1997 |
| Net Worth | Estimated $650 million; this is a published estimate, not a confirmed personal financial statement. |
| Height | 5 feet 8 inches (approximately 173 cm); some sources list slightly different measurements. |
| Weight | No consistently verified current figure available |
| Hair Color | Naturally light brown; appearance varies with age and styling |
| Eye Color | Commonly reported as blue |
| Father | Stanley Dwight, who served in the Royal Air Force |
| Mother | Sheila Eileen Dwight, née Harris |
| Siblings | Has a younger half-brother, Geoff Dwight |
| Husband | David Furnish, Canadian filmmaker and producer |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Previous Marriage | Renate Blauel, married in 1984; the marriage ended in 1988 |
| Partner Since | 1993, when he met David Furnish |
| Civil Partnership | December 21, 2005 |
| Marriage to David Furnish | December 21, 2014 |
| Children | Two sons: Zachary Jackson Levon Furnish-John and Elijah Joseph Daniel Furnish-John |
| Children’s Birth Years | Zachary: 2010; Elijah: 2013 |
| Education | Attended Pinner County Grammar School and studied at the Royal Academy of Music in London |
| Musical Training | Received a junior scholarship to the Royal Academy of Music at age 11 |
| Early Career | Played with the band Bluesology before establishing his solo career |
| Songwriting Partner | Bernie Taupin, his longtime lyricist and creative collaborator |
| First Album | Empty Sky (1969) |
| Breakthrough Song | Your Song (1970) |
| Most Famous Album | Goodbye Yellow Brick Road (1973) |
| Awards | Grammy, Academy Award, Tony Award and Emmy Award winner |
| Major Achievement | Achieved EGOT status in 2024 by winning an Emmy, completing his collection of Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony awards |
| Knighthood | Knighted in 1998; formally known as Sir Elton John |
| Touring Career | Completed his Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour in July 2023 |
| Charity Work | Founded the Elton John AIDS Foundation in 1992 |
| Business Ventures | Rocket Entertainment and music publishing ventures |
| Hobbies and Interests | Piano, music, art collecting, football and charitable work |
| Religion | Has spoken publicly about his personal spiritual beliefs; religious affiliation should not be assumed |
| Sexual Orientation | Gay; he has spoken openly about his identity |
| Instagram | Official artist account: @eltonjohn |
| Official Website | Elton John’s official website |
| Current Career Focus | Recording, creative projects, family life and philanthropy |
| Legacy | One of the most commercially successful and influential singer-songwriters in popular music |
