Who Is Five For Fighting?

Five For Fighting is the stage name of American singer-songwriter and pianist John Ondrasik. He is best known for his hit singles “Superman (It’s Not Easy)”, “100 Years” and “The Riddle”. He is currently 55 years old.

Early Life & Career

John Ondrasik was born in Los Angeles on January 7th 1965. In high school he learned to play the piano and started writing songs. After graduating from UCLA with a degree in economics, he worked as a financial analyst while pursuing music on the side. He eventually signed a record deal with Aware Records and released his first album America Town in 2000.

Breakthrough Success

His breakthrough came in 2002 with his second album America Town. The lead single “Superman (It’s Not Easy)” became an instant hit and reached #14 on the Billboard Hot 100. The album was certified platinum in the US and went on to sell over one million copies worldwide. He followed this success with 2004's The Battle for Everything which spawned another hit “100 Years”. His latest album Bookmarks was released in 2009.

Collaborations

He has collaborated with various artists such as Train, Billy Dean, Josh Groban, Brad Paisley and Dolly Parton. He has also been featured on the soundtracks of several films including A Cinderella Story, Ice Princess and Uptown Girls.

Awards & Accomplishments

He has won numerous awards including two ASCAP Pop Awards, two Billboard Music Awards and an Emmy nomination. His songs have been featured on various TV shows such as Scrubs and Criminal Minds. He has also performed at several events such as the Billboard Music Awards and the Christmas in Washington special.