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James Corden

Birth Name:
James Kimberly Corden
Birth Place:
High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, England, United Kingdom
Profession
Actor, Soundtrack, Producer, Writer, Music department
James Corden

Fast Facts

  • In 2008, he received a Broadcasting Press Guild Award for his work on "Gavin & Stacey․"
  • Received a Writer's Guild of Great Britain Award in 2008
  • In 2010, he recorded the single "Shout" with Dizzee Rascal in an effort to help raise money for the Great Ormond Street Hospital
  • Realized he was interested in entertainment at a young age when he interrupted his sister's christening by performing dances in his chair
  • Appeared in the West End production of "Martin Guerre" when he was only 17
  • Was spotted in a school play and subsequently attended stage school
  • Quote: "[on acting] "There's nothing nicer than getting a round of applause for turning up for work, It's amazing!""
  • Best known for playing the Baker in the 2014 film "Into the Woods․"
  • Made two memorable appearances as the character Craig Owens in "Doctor Who․"
  • Provided the voice of Monty in the 2008 video game "Fable II․"
  • Helped co-write the One Direction song "Best Song Ever․"

Awards

  • 2001RTS Television Award - Network Newcomer - On-Screen:Nominated
  • 2007British Comedy Award - Best Male Comedy Newcomer:Winner
  • 2007Writers' Guild of Great Britain Award - Best TV Comedy/Light Entertainment:Nominated
  • 2008BAFTA TV Award - Best Comedy Performance:Winner
  • 2008British Comedy Award - Best Television Comedy Actor:Nominated
  • 2008Broadcasting Press Guild Award - Best Comedy/Entertainment:Winner
  • 2008TV Quick Award - Best Comedy Show:Nominated
  • 2008Writers' Guild of Great Britain Award - Television Comedy/Light Entertainment:Winner
  • 2009Broadcasting Press Guild Award - Best Comedy/Entertainment:Nominated
  • 2009TV Quick Award - Best Comedy Show:Nominated
  • 2010TV Quick Award - Best Comedy Series:Winner
  • 2010TRIC Award - TV Entertainment Programme:Nominated
  • 2014BAFTA TV Award - Best Male Performance in a Comedy Programme:Nominated
  • 2014BAFTA Television Craft Award - Writer: Comedy:Nominated
  • 2014DFCS Award - Best Ensemble:Nominated
  • 2014PFCS Award - Best Ensemble Acting:Nominated
  • 2014RTS Television Award - Writer - Comedy:Winner
  • 2014Satellite Award - Best Actor in a Series, Comedy or Musical:Nominated
  • 2014WAFCA Award - Best Acting Ensemble:Nominated
  • 2015BAFTA TV Award - Best Scripted Comedy:Nominated
  • 2015BAFTA Television Craft Award - Writer: Comedy:Nominated
  • 2015Comedy.co.uk Award - Best New TV Sitcom:Winner
  • 2015Gold Derby Film Award - Ensemble Cast:Nominated
  • 2015Special Achievement Award - Best Ensemble, Motion Picture:Winner
  • 2016Gold Derby TV Award - Variety Performer:Nominated
  • 2016OFTA Television Award - Best Male Performance in a Variety Program:Nominated
  • 2016Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Interactive Program:Winner
  • 2016Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Variety Talk Series:Nominated
  • 2017National Television Award - Most Popular TV Presenter:Nominated
  • 2017OFTA Television Award - Best Male Performance in a Variety Program:Nominated
  • 2017PGA Award - Outstanding Producer of Live Entertainment & Talk Television:Nominated
  • 2017People's Choice Award - Favorite Comedic Collaboration:Nominated
  • 2017Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Variety Talk Series:Nominated
  • 2017Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Interactive Program:Nominated
  • 2017World Soundtrack Award - Best Original Song Written Directly for a Film:Nominated
  • 2017Diamond Creator Award - Youtube Creator Reward:Winner
  • 2018HMMA Award - Best Original Song - Animated Film:Nominated
  • 2018PGA Award - Outstanding Short-Form Program:Winner
  • 2018Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Interactive Program:Nominated
  • 2018Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Variety Talk Series:Nominated
  • 2018Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Short Form Variety Series:Winner
  • 2018Teen Choice Award - Choice Movie Actor: Fantasy:Nominated
  • 2018Bronze Telly - Use of Humor:Winner
  • 2018Bronze Telly - Use of Humor:Winner
  • 2018Bronze Telly - Comedy:Winner
  • 2019Blimp Award - Favorite Male Voice from an Animated Movie:Nominated
  • 2019Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Interactive Program:Nominated
  • 2019Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Short Form Variety Series:Winner
  • 2019Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Host for a Reality or Reality-Competition Program:Nominated
  • 2019Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Variety Talk Series:Nominated
  • 2020Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Short Form Variety Series:Winner
  • 2020Razzie Award - Worst Supporting Actor:Winner
  • 2021CinEuphoria - Best Song (Original or Adapted) - International Competition:Nominated
  • 2021Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy:Nominated
  • 2021Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Short Form Comedy, Drama or Variety Series:Winner
  • 2021Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Variety Special (Pre-Recorded):Nominated
  • 2022Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Short Form Comedy, Drama or Variety Series:Winner
  • 2023Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Short Form Comedy, Drama or Variety Series:Nominated
  • 2024Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Short Form Comedy, Drama or Variety Series:Nominated
  • 2025I Talk Telly Award - Best Comedy Partnership:Winner
  • 2025TV Times Award - Favourite On-Screen Partnership:Winner
  • 2026Razzie Award - Worst Screen Combo:Nominated
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