Biographical Overview & Key Facts

Subject:

James Corden

Role / Field:

English actor and comedian known for 'Gavin & Stacey' and hosting 'The Late Late Show'

Born:

1978-08-22

Century / Era:

1978s Historical Era

Database Source:

2Day Chrono-Wiki & Wikipedia CC BY-SA 4.0

Origins & Early Life

James Kimberley Corden (born 22 August 1978) is an English actor, comedian, writer, producer, singer, and television host. In the United Kingdom, he is best known for co-writing and starring in the critically acclaimed BBC sitcom Gavin & Stacey. In the United States, he gained recognition as the host of The Late Late Show with James Corden, a late-night talk show that aired on CBS from 2015 to 2023. Originally airing from 2007 to 2010, Corden co-wrote and co-starred with Welsh actress Ruth Jones in Gavin & Stacey, for which he won the BAFTA Television Award for Best Comedy Performance.

Pivotal Works & Achievements

He was featured, along with grime artist Dizzee Rascal, on the UK number one single "Shout". Corden created his Carpool Karaoke sketch in 2011. He hosted the Brit Awards (2009, 2011 and 2014), the Tony Awards (2016 and 2019), and the Grammy Awards (2017 and 2018). From 2010 to 2019, he presented the panel show A League of Their Own on Sky One. Corden has acted in films, including Gulliver's Travels (2010), Kill Your Friends (2015), and Peter Rabbit (2018) and its 2021 sequel (in which he voiced the title character).

Enduring Legacy & Impact

He also acted in the musical films Into the Woods (2014), Cats (2019), The Prom (2020...

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• Ayumi Hamasaki — Contemporary (Born in 1978) (1978): Japanese Pop Icon, 'Empress of Pop,' best-selling solo artist in Japan.
• Alexander Bogdanov — Shared historical date (08-22 · Born) (1873): Polymath philosopher, pioneer of blood transfusion, and key Bolshevik revolutionary.
• Anders Zorn — Shared historical date (08-22 · Died) (1920): Master Swedish artist renowned for evocative portraits and genre scenes.
• B.J. Penn — Historical peer (Born in 1978) (1978): Legendary mixed martial artist and 5th degree BJJ black belt, former UFC Champion.
• Babe Paley — Historical peer (Died in 1978) (1978): American editor and socialite, known for her distinctive style and contributions to magazine publishing.
• A. P. J. Abdul Kalam — Historical peer (Died in 2015) (2015): Visionary aerospace engineer, scientist, and former President of India.
• Adrian Frutiger — Historical peer (Died in 2015) (2015): Pioneering Swiss typeface designer, master of sans-serif aesthetics.
• A. S. Byatt — Historical peer (Died in 2023) (2023): Acclaimed English novelist, poet, and critic known for complex literary works.
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