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Greg Kurstin was born on May 14, 1969 in Los Angeles, California, United States and is credited as a composer, songwriter and pianist. Greg Kurstin is 57 years old as of 2026. Listed accolades include Ivor Novello Awards.
My Take
Greg Kurstin is the kind of artist I admire most: the invisible architect behind other people's biggest moments. With nine Grammys and a hand in Adele's 25 and 30, he could easily chase the spotlight, yet he stays in the shadows where the real craft happens. To me, that restraint is the mark of a true professional. He hears what a song needs and builds the whole world around a vocal, never letting his ego crowd the singer out. I find his discipline genuinely inspiring, and I think the longevity of his work proves that quiet mastery outlasts noise every single time.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Greg Kurstin
- Name (Japanese)
- グレッグ・クスティン
- Reading
- ぐれっぐ・くすてぃん
- Born
- May 14, 1969 (age 57)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Rooster
- Origin
- Los Angeles, California, United States
- Occupation
- composer / songwriter / pianist / record producer / musician
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- Ivor Novello Awards
3. Links
- Official sitehttps://gregkurstin.com
- Xhttps://x.com/GregKurstin
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greg%20Kurstin
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1544942
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Greg Kurstin born?
Born May 14, 1969 (age 57).
Where is Greg Kurstin from?
Greg Kurstin is from Los Angeles, California, United States.
What does Greg Kurstin do?
Greg Kurstin works as composer, songwriter, pianist, record producer, musician.
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