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Joel Grey Biography

Birth Name:Joel David Katz

Birth Place:Cleveland, Ohio, United States

Profession Actor, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

  • In 1985, he was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for his live performances in theatre
  • Has an exhibit of his photography works held at the Museum of the City of New York in 2011
  • Is the father of "Dirty Dancing" actress Jennifer Grey
  • Made his stage debut at the age of nine at the Cleveland Playhouse in Ohio
  • Well known for his roles in various musicals, including "Cabaret," "Chicago," "Wicked," etc
  • Claims to often be confused with actor Ron Rifkin
  • In 1967, he served as the first mystery guest on "What's My Line?"

Awards

  • 1972KCFCC Award-Best Supporting Actor: winner
  • 1972NBR Award-Best Supporting Actor: winner
  • 1973Oscar-Best Actor in a Supporting Role: winner
  • 1973BAFTA Film Award-Most Promising Newcomer to Leading Film Roles: winner
  • 1973Golden Globe-Best Supporting Actor - Motion Picture: winner
  • 1973NSFC Award-Best Supporting Actor: winner
  • 1986Saturn Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
  • 1986Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture: nominated
  • 1993Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 1993Q Award-Specialty Player: nominated
  • 2005Gold Derby TV Award-Drama Guest Actor: nominated