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James Corden Biography

Birth Name:James Kimberly Corden

Birth Place:High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, England, United Kingdom

Profession Actor, Soundtrack, Producer, Writer, Music department

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 Interactive Program: nominated
2017Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Variety Talk Series: 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 Variety Talk Series: nominated
2018Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Short Form Variety Series: winner
2018Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Interactive Program: nominated
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 Short Form Variety Series: winner
2019Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Host for a Reality or Reality-Competition Program: nominated
2019Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Variety Talk Series: nominated
2019Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Interactive Program: 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
2026Razzie Award-Worst Screen Combo: nominated