- Born
- Birth nameBernard John Taupin
- Height5′ 6″ (1.68 m)
- Bernie Taupin was born on May 22, 1950 in Lincolnshire, England, UK. He is a composer and actor, known for Rocketman (2019), Brokeback Mountain (2005) and Gnomeo & Juliet (2011). He has been married to Heather Lynn Hodgins Kidd since March 27, 2004. They have two children. He was previously married to Stephanie Haymes-Roven, Toni Lynn Russo and Maxine Feibelman.
- SpousesHeather Lynn Hodgins Kidd(March 27, 2004 - present) (2 children)Stephanie Haymes-Roven(August 21, 1993 - 1998) (divorced)Toni Lynn Russo(1979 - 1991) (divorced)Maxine Feibelman(1971 - ?) (divorced)
- Wrote the song Tiny Dancer, after his wife Maxine Feiberlman, in 1971.
- Is Elton John's long-time lyricist.
- Is an accomplished painter.
- Bernie's Golden Globe win for Best Original Song "I'm Gonna Love Me Again" from Rocketman (2019), is the first time he has ever won an award with songwriting partner Elton John (Beverly Hilton, Los Angeles / Jan. 5, 2020).
- Used to own a restaurant in downtown Los Angeles called Cicada.
- 'Captain Fantastic' was the first album in history to enter the (American) album chart at number one. We did it for a second time after that. Now that's not a boast, that's frightening.
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