Join or Sign In

Continue with Facebook Continue with email

By joining TV Guide, you agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy.

James Corden Biography

Birth Name:

James Kimberley Corden

Birth Place:

High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, England

Profession

Actor, writer, producer

Fast Facts

Appeared on the London stage in Alan Bennett's play The History Boys, taking part in its subsequent international tour, as well as the film adaptation
Met the Welsh actress Ruth Jones whilst working on Fat Friends; they later created the sitcom Gavin and Stacey together
Persuaded three of the erstwhile History Boys to make cameo appearances as Gavin's bachelor party friends on Gavin and Stacey
Had a Number 1 hit song in 2010 called "Shout" alongside Dizzee Rascal
Proposed to Julia Carey by planting an engagement ring in her stocking on Christmas Day
Hosted the Brit Awards in 2011
Was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 2015

2021Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy: nominated
2020Writers Guild Awards-Comedy/Variety (Including Talk) - Series: nominated
2020Writers Guild Awards-Comedy/Variety - Music, Awards, Tributes - Specials: nominated
2019Emmy-Outstanding Host for a Reality or Reality-Competition Program: nominated
2019Emmy-Outstanding Interactive Program: nominated
2019Emmy-Outstanding Variety Talk Series: nominated
2018Emmy-Outstanding Interactive Program: nominated
2017Producers Guild Awards-Outstanding Producer of Live Entertainment & Talk Television: nominated
2017Emmy-Outstanding Variety Talk Series: nominated
2017Emmy-Outstanding Special Class Program: winner
2017Emmy-Outstanding Interactive Program: nominated
2016Emmy-Outstanding Variety Talk Series: nominated
2015BAFTA Television Awards-Best Scripted Comedy: nominated
2014BAFTA Television Awards-Best Male Performance In A Comedy Programme: nominated
2008BAFTA Television Awards-Best Comedy Performance: winner