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BIO

Theatre work includes One Man, Two Guvnors (National Theatre) and The History Boys (National Theatre, Broadway and international tour); TV includes The Brit Awards, A League of Their Own, and Gavin and Stacey (co-creator and co-writer) (BAFTA Award for Television Programme of the Year, British Comedy Award for Best New Scripted Comedy. Writers Guild of Great Britain Award for Comedy Writer of the Year, South Bank Show Award for Comedy, Tric Award for Best Comedy, National Television Award 2010 for Best Comedy).



Film: Into The Woods, Trolls, The Emoji Movie, Cats, The Prom

In March 2015, Corden succeeded Craig Ferguson as host of the American late-night talk show The Late Late Show. Corden's Carpool Karaoke through the streets of London with pop singer Adele, a sketch which featured on his talk show in January 2016, was the biggest YouTube viral video of 2016.

Host: 2016 and 2019 Tony Awards, 2017 and 2018 Grammy Awards

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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
National Theatre of Great Britain Production, 2012
Francis Henshall

[West End]
National Theatre Production, 2011
Francis Henshall

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2006
Timms

[West End]
Original London Production, 1996
Ensemble

[London Fringe]
Lost Musicals Concert, 1991
Johnny


Movies

TwentyFourSeven
[ 1997 ] Tonka
Whatever Happened to Harold Smith?
[ 1999 ] Walter
All or Nothing
[ 2002 ] Rory
Heartlands
[ 2002 ] Shady
Pierrepoint: The Last Hangman
[ 2005 ] Kirky
Heroes and Villains
[ 2006 ] Sam
The History Boys
[ 2006 ] Timms
Starter for 10
[ 2006 ] Tone
Telstar: The Joe Meek Story
[ 2008 ] Clem Cattini
How to Lose Friends & Alienate People
[ 2008 ] Post Modern Review Staff
Vampire Killers
[ 2009 ] Fletch
Planet 51
[ 2009 ] Soldier Vernkot
Conference of Animals
[ 2010 ] Billy
Gulliver's Travels
[ 2010 ] Jinks
National Theatre Live: One Man, Two Guvnors
[ 2011 ] Francis Henshall
The Three Musketeers
[ 2011 ] Planchet
One Chance
[ 2013 ] Paul
Begin Again
[ 2013 ] Steve
Into the Woods
[ 2014 ] Baker, Narrator
The Lady in the Van
[ 2015 ] Market Trader
Kill Your Friends
[ 2015 ] Roger Waters
Trolls
[ 2016 ] Biggie
The Emoji Movie
[ 2017 ] Hi-5
Ocean's Eight
[ 2018 ] John Frazier
Smallfoot
[ 2018 ] Percy
Peter Rabbit
[ 2018 ] Peter Rabbit
Cats
[ 2019 ] Bustopher Jones
Yesterday
[ 2019 ] James Corden
The Prom
[ 2020 ] Barry Glickman
Trolls 2: World Tour
[ 2020 ] Biggie
Superintelligence
[ 2020 ] Voice of Superintelligence, James Corden
Cinderella
[ 2021 ] James
Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway
[ 2021 ] Peter Rabbit

TV Shows

Doctor Who
Craig Owens, Craig
Fat Friends
Jamie Rymer
Gavin & Stacey
Neil 'Smithy' Smith
Teachers
Jeremy
The Wrong Mans
Phil
Gavin & Stacey
[ 2007-2024 ] executive producer

Awards and Nominations


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Actor in a Play

James Corden, One Man, Two Guvnors

Drama League Awards - 2012 - Distinguished Performance Award

James Corden, One Man, Two Guvnors

Olivier Awards - 2012 - Best Actor

James Corden, One Man, Two Guvnors


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Actor in a Play

James Corden, One Man, Two Guvnors


winner
Tony Awards - 2012 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play

James Corden, One Man, Two Guvnors

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News


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by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 24, 2025

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Everything We Know About the 78th Annual Tony Awards
by Sidney Paterra - Feb 23, 2025

Broadway's biggest night will be back in 2025! The Tony Awards, Broadway's most beloved tradition, returns in June, honoring theater professionals for distinguished achievement in the 2024/2025 Broadway season. What can you expect this time around? We've got the scoop!
Desi Trill Releases 'Higher Love' Single From SMURFS Movie Soundtrack
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 21, 2025

DESI TRILL has released “Higher Love” from Paramount Animation’s SMURFS Movie Soundtrack featuring DJ Khaled, Cardi B, Natania and Subhi. Listen to the first single off the forthcoming Soundtrack here.
Mt. Joy Returns With Brand New Single 'More More More'
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 21, 2025

Mt. Joy has returned with a brand new single and album announcement; 'More More More' is the first single from forthcoming studio album Hope We Have Fun. Listen here!
Cynthia Erivo Will Host the 2025 Tony Awards
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 19, 2025

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by Josh Sharpe - Feb 18, 2025

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Jake Wesley Rogers Returns with Soul-Stirring Song 'God Bless'
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 14, 2025

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THE JOKERS OF MAGIC World Premiere is Coming to the Waldron Auditorium,
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 12, 2025

Introducing The Jokers of Magic – an irreverent, laugh-your-butt-off night of comedy & magic! Coming to Bloomington at the Waldron Auditorium in March. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Video: Rihanna, James Corden, & More Are SMURFS in Trailer for Animated Film
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 6, 2025

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Mallrat Unveils Final Single 'Pavement' From New Album
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 17, 2025

Mallrat has unveiled her final single 'Pavement' ahead of her full album, Light hit my face like a straight right's release on Feb 14. Listen to the song now, which was written and produced with Buddy Ross.
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by Josh Sharpe - Jan 14, 2025

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by Josh Sharpe - Jan 10, 2025

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by Josh Sharpe - Dec 16, 2024

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A CARPOOL KARAOKE CHRISTMAS Now Streaming on Apple TV+
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 16, 2024

Apple has announced an all-new holiday event from the beloved multi-Emmy Award-winning series “Carpool Karaoke: The Series,” with “A Carpool Karaoke Christmas' set to deliver holiday cheer, now streaming on both Apple TV+ and Apple Music. Watch the trailer!
CAPYAC & Reggie Watts Share First Single From New Collaborative EP  ​  ​ 
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 13, 2024

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has James Corden been in?

James Corden has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has James Corden been in?

James Corden has appeared on London's West End in 2 shows.

What was James Corden's first West End show?

James Corden's first West End show was Martin Guerre which opened in 1996

What awards has James Corden been nominated for?

Outstanding Actor in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for One Man, Two Guvnors, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for One Man, Two Guvnors , Best Actor (Olivier Awards) for One Man, Two Guvnors, Outstanding Actor in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for One Man, Two Guvnors and Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for One Man, Two Guvnors.

What awards has James Corden won?

James Corden has won several awards including Outstanding Actor in a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for One Man, Two Guvnors. He also received the Outstanding Actor in a Play award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for the same show. Additionally, he won the Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play for One Man, Two Guvnors.

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