Stevie Wonder Age, Height, Wife, Net Worth & Biography

Stevie Wonder is 76 years old, stands 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) tall and has been married to Tomeeka Bracy since 2017. The American singer, songwriter and musician, born on 13 May 1950 in Saginaw, Michigan, is one of the most awarded artists in history, with 25 Grammy Awards and a run of classic albums that reshaped popular music.

Quick Facts

Full Name	Stevland Hardaway Judkins
Age	76 years old (as of 2026)
Date of Birth	13 May 1950
Birthplace	Saginaw, Michigan, USA
Nationality	American
Height	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Wife	Tomeeka Bracy (married 2017)
Occupation	Singer, Songwriter, Musician, Record Producer
Known For	“Superstition”, “Isn’t She Lovely”, “I Just Called to Say I Love You”, 25 Grammy Awards
Net Worth	Approx. $200 million (Celebrity Net Worth, 2026)
Years Active	1961–present
Instagram	@steviewonder

Who Is Stevie Wonder?

Stevie Wonder is an American singer, songwriter, musician and producer whose work has defined soul, R&B and pop for more than six decades. Blind since shortly after his premature birth, he plays piano, harmonica, drums and synthesiser with extraordinary skill, and his voice has carried some of the most enduring songs ever recorded, from “Superstition” and “Sir Duke” to “Isn’t She Lovely” and “I Just Called to Say I Love You”. He has won 25 Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year three times, more than any other solo artist in that category.

Wonder’s influence reaches far beyond chart success. His 1976 double album Songs in the Key of Life is widely regarded as one of the greatest albums of all time, and his campaign for a holiday honouring Martin Luther King Jr., built around his song “Happy Birthday”, helped make MLK Day a reality in the United States. He has collaborated with Paul McCartney on the hit duet “Ebony and Ivory”, toured with the Rolling Stones, and remains a beloved live performer who still takes the stage into his seventies.

Early Life & Background

Stevland Hardaway Judkins was born in Saginaw, Michigan, on 13 May 1950, six weeks premature, and the oxygen-rich incubator that saved his life caused retinopathy of prematurity, leaving him blind. The family soon moved to Detroit, where young Stevie sang in the church choir and taught himself piano, harmonica and drums by ear. By the age of nine he was performing at local events, and in 1961, at eleven, he auditioned for Motown Records, where Berry Gordy signed him and gave him the stage name Little Stevie Wonder.

His first hit came in 1963, when a live recording of “Fingertips” topped the American charts and made the 13-year-old the youngest artist ever to score a US number one. Other singles followed, but Wonder felt constrained by Motown’s formulas, and after turning 21 in 1971 he negotiated a new contract giving him full artistic control. The freedom that followed produced the most celebrated creative run of his career.

Career

Between 1972 and 1976, Wonder released a sequence of albums now considered untouchable: Music of My Mind, Talking Book, Innervisions, Fulfillingness’ First Finale and the double album Songs in the Key of Life. They yielded classics such as “Superstition”, “Higher Ground”, “Living for the City”, “You Are the Sunshine of My Life”, “Sir Duke” and “Isn’t She Lovely”, written for his daughter Aisha. Three of the albums won the Grammy for Album of the Year, a record for a solo artist.

In the 1980s, Wonder became a global pop star, scoring the worldwide number one “I Just Called to Say I Love You” in 1984, which won a Golden Globe, and the duet “Ebony and Ivory” with Paul McCartney. He also wrote and recorded “Happy Birthday” for his campaign to honour Martin Luther King Jr., a cause he pursued until the federal holiday was signed into law in 1983. His later work included the Grammy-winning “That’s What Friends Are For” with Dionne Warwick, Elton John and Gladys Knight, a song that raised millions for AIDS research.

Wonder continued to record and perform through the following decades, winning further Grammys, collaborating with younger stars, and playing landmark concerts, including a residency celebrating Songs in the Key of Life. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1989 and received the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2014. His songs have been sampled and covered by generations of artists, and his harmonica and piano work remain instantly recognisable around the world.

Facts About Stevie Wonder

Wonder has won 25 Grammy Awards, the most by a solo artist, with three Album of the Year wins.
His 1963 hit “Fingertips” made him the youngest artist ever to top the US singles chart.
He campaigned for years for a Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, with his song “Happy Birthday” leading the way.
He plays piano, harmonica, drums and synthesiser, and writes and produces most of his own work.
Songs in the Key of Life spent 13 weeks at number one in the US and is considered one of the greatest albums ever made.

Frequently Asked Questions

How old is Stevie Wonder?

Stevie Wonder is 76 years old. He was born on 13 May 1950 in Saginaw, Michigan, USA.

How tall is Stevie Wonder?

Stevie Wonder is 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) tall.

Who is Stevie Wonder’s wife?

Stevie Wonder has been married to Tomeeka Bracy since 2017. They have two children together.

What is Stevie Wonder’s net worth?

Stevie Wonder’s net worth is approx. $200 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth in 2026.

How many Grammy Awards has Stevie Wonder won?

Stevie Wonder has won 25 Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year three times.

How old is Stevie Wonder?

Stevie Wonder is 76 years old. He was born on 13 May 1950 in Saginaw, Michigan, USA.

How tall is Stevie Wonder?