Which actor played Elton John in the 2019 biopic 'Rocketman'?

Taron Egerton played Elton John in the 2019 biographical musical film Rocketman. The movie follows John’s rise from piano prodigy Reginald Dwight to international superstar, while also depicting his struggles with addiction, fame, relationships and identity.

Directed by Dexter Fletcher and written by Lee Hall, Rocketman is not a strictly literal musical biography. It uses fantasy sequences and stylized performances to express John’s emotions and memories. The songs are integrated into the storytelling rather than presented as simple concert re-creations.

Egerton performed the songs himself instead of having John’s original recordings dubbed over the scenes. His work earned him the Golden Globe for Best Actor in a Motion Picture—Musical or Comedy. The film’s title comes from “Rocket Man,” one of John’s best-known songs, written with longtime collaborator Bernie Taupin. Unlike a conventional jukebox film, it reshapes familiar songs to match the story’s dramatic moments.