Bernie Taupin- Wiki, Age, Height, Net Worth, Wife, Ethnicity

June 2024 · 2 minute read

Bernie Taupin is a well-known English lyricist, poet, and performer best recognized for his enduring collaboration with Elton John, for whom he wrote the lyrics to the majority of John’s songs.

Quick Facts

Real NameBernie Taupin
Nick NameBernie
Date Of BirthMay 22, 1950
Age72 years old
BirthplaceSleaford, Lincolnshire, England
NationalityBritish
ProfessionLyricist
Height5 feet 6 inches
Weight70 kg
Hair ColorBrown
Eye colorBlue
Net Worth$200 million

Bernie Taupin’s Age & Early Life

Bernie Taupin was born on May 22, 1950, in Sleaford, Lincolnshire, England. His name is Bernard John Taupin. His father, Robert Taupin, was a farmer, and his mother, Daphne, worked as a nanny. Bernie quit school at 15 and began working as a fresher for a local newspaper, The Lincolnshire Standard. During his late adolescence, he responded to an article in the local newspaper for a work opportunity for young songwriters. Ray Williams was seeking a lyricist for Elton John’s song, which led to Elton and Bernie working together. Bernie’s ethnicity is unknown.

Bernie Taupin Height & Weight

Bernie Taupin stands 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighs 70 kg. He has brown hair and blue eyes.

Bernie Taupin

Bernie Taupin’s Net Worth

How much is Bernie Taupin’s net worth? His net worth is estimated to be around $200 million as of January 2024, earned through his professional career.

Career

Bernie’s songwriting career began by chance in the late 1960s when Elton John, a prominent record industry talent, sought a lyricist and stumbled upon Bernie’s poetry. Since then, Bernie has written numerous songs for Elton and collaborated on thirty albums with him. Their successful collaboration spans over four decades, with Bernie also writing for other artists and producing solo albums. He also authored a poetry book named ‘The Devil at High Noon’ in the 1990s.

Bernie Taupin Wife & Marriage

Who is Bernie Taupin’s wife? Bernie Taupin has been married four times. He married Maxine Feibelman in 1971, and after their divorce in 1976, he married Toni Russo in 1979, which ended in divorce in 1991. He then married Stephanie Haymes Roven in 1993, but they divorced in 1998. Bernie’s current marriage is to Heather Lynn Hodgins Kidd, with whom he has two daughters, Charley Indiana and Georgey Devon.

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