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BIO

Corden is an Emmy Award-winning host, writer, producer, and actor; a Tony Award-winning and Golden Globe nominated actor; and a multiple BAFTA Award winner. Theater credits include: The Constituent (the Old Vic), One Man, Two Guvnors (National Theatre and Broadway; 2012 Tony Award for "Best Leading Actor in a Play" and Olivier nomination for “Best Actor”), The History Boys (National Theatre and Broadway). Recent television credits: co-creator, writer and star of Gavin and Stacey: The Finale (2025 BAFTA TV Award, broke records with 23.6 million viewership), star and executive producer of Jez Butterworth’s Mammals, host and co-executive producer of The Late Late Show with James Corden (6 Emmy Awards, 23 Emmy nominations, Critics’ Choice Award “Best Talk Show”), Carpool Karaoke: When Corden Met McCartney Live From Liverpool (Emmy Award), co-creator and executive producer of Carpool Karaoke: The Series (5 Emmy Awards), host of the 70thAnnual Tony Awards (Emmy Award), host of the 59th and 60th “Annual Grammy Awards (Emmy nominations). Film includes: Ryan Murphy’s The Prom (2021 Golden Globe nomination for “Best Actor”), Rob Marshall’s Into the Woods, Gary Marshall’s Ocean’s 8, John Carney’s Begin Again, Nick Hytner’s History Boys, Mike Leigh’s All Or Nothing, Shane Meadows’ Twentyfourseven, Danny Boyle’s Yesterday, among others. Up next, Steven Soderbergh’s The Christophers opposite Ian McKellan and Michaela Coel, and lends voice to Smurfs alongside Rhianna. In 2015, Corden was awarded with an OBE (Order of the British Empire) for services to drama at Buckingham Palace.

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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
2025
Yvan


[Broadway]
National Theatre of Great Britain Production, 2012
Francis Henshall


[West End]
National Theatre Production, 2011


[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2006
Timms


[West End]
Original London Production, 1996
Ensemble


[London Fringe]
Lost Musicals Concert, 1991
Johnny


Movies

TwentyFourSeven
[ 1997 ] Tonka
Whatever Happened to Harold Smith?
[ 1999 ] Walter
All or Nothing
[ 2002 ] Rory
Heartlands
[ 2002 ] Shady
Pierrepoint: The Last Hangman
[ 2005 ] Kirky
Heroes and Villains
[ 2006 ] Sam
The History Boys
[ 2006 ] Timms
Starter for 10
[ 2006 ] Tone
Telstar: The Joe Meek Story
[ 2008 ] Clem Cattini
How to Lose Friends & Alienate People
[ 2008 ] Post Modern Review Staff
Vampire Killers
[ 2009 ] Fletch
Planet 51
[ 2009 ] Soldier Vernkot
Conference of Animals
[ 2010 ] Billy
Gulliver's Travels
[ 2010 ] Jinks
National Theatre Live: One Man, Two Guvnors
[ 2011 ] Francis Henshall
The Three Musketeers
[ 2011 ] Planchet
One Chance
[ 2013 ] Paul
Begin Again
[ 2013 ] Steve
Into the Woods
[ 2014 ] Baker, Narrator
The Lady in the Van
[ 2015 ] Market Trader
Kill Your Friends
[ 2015 ] Roger Waters
Trolls
[ 2016 ] Biggie
The Emoji Movie
[ 2017 ] Hi-5
Ocean's Eight
[ 2018 ] John Frazier
Smallfoot
[ 2018 ] Percy
Peter Rabbit
[ 2018 ] Peter Rabbit
Cats
[ 2019 ] Bustopher Jones
Yesterday
[ 2019 ] James Corden
The Prom
[ 2020 ] Barry Glickman
Trolls 2: World Tour
[ 2020 ] Biggie
Superintelligence
[ 2020 ] Voice of Superintelligence, James Corden
Cinderella
[ 2021 ] James
Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway
[ 2021 ] Peter Rabbit

TV Shows

Doctor Who
Craig Owens, Craig
Fat Friends
Jamie Rymer
Gavin & Stacey
Neil 'Smithy' Smith
Teachers
Jeremy
The Wrong Mans
Phil
Gavin & Stacey
[ 2007-2024 ] executive producer

Awards and Nominations


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Actor in a Play

James Corden, One Man, Two Guvnors

Drama League Awards - 2012 - Distinguished Performance Award

James Corden, One Man, Two Guvnors

Olivier Awards - 2012 - Best Actor

James Corden, One Man, Two Guvnors


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Actor in a Play

James Corden, One Man, Two Guvnors


winner
Tony Awards - 2012 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play

James Corden, One Man, Two Guvnors

Videos

News


ART Hosts Student Matinee Performance With Bobby Cannavale, James Corden, and Neil Patrick Harris
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 25, 2025

The Broadway revival of the Tony Award-winning ART, by Yasmina Reza, translated by Christopher Hampton, starring Bobby Cannavale, James Corden, and Neil Patrick Harris and directed by Scott Ellis hosted a special student matinee performance.
ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS Will Return to Stream on National Theatre Live
by Stephi Wild - Nov 25, 2025

National Theatre at Home has announced the addition of James Corden's smash hit One Man, Two Guvnors and Indhu Rubasingham's Bacchae to its winter offering.
Tony Award Nominee Scott Ellis to Receive Sardi's Portrait
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 24, 2025

Tony Award nominee and Interim Artistic Director of Roundabout Theatre Company, Scott Ellis, will be recognized with the time-honored Broadway tradition of a caricature on the infamous walls of Sardi’s.
How Common Are Foreign Language Plays on Broadway? A Look at Translation Trends
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Nov 23, 2025

While the large majority of plays that make it to Broadway were written in English, a small fraction of plays were originally penned in a different language and translated. 
Photos: First Look at Neil Patrick Harris as Host of Netflix's WHAT’S IN THE BOX?
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 18, 2025

​​Netflix has unveiled the premiere date and new first-look photos for What's in the Box?, the new game show hosted by Tony Award-winner Neil Patrick Harris. Check out photos of the Art star now.
ART on Broadway Enters Final Six Weeks of Performances
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 11, 2025

Yasmina Reza’s Tony Award-winning play ART, translated by Christopher Hampton and directed by Tony Award nominee Scott Ellis will play its final six weeks as scheduled.
THE LEAGUE OF IMPROV / LOU SANDERS Moves Into New Home at the Phoenix Arts Club
by Stephi Wild - Oct 31, 2025

The League of Improv will take up a monthly residency at The Phoenix Arts Club with a launch show that features one of the funniest comedy stars on the circuit - Lou Sanders. 
ISMO: PERSEVERANCE TOUR is Coming to The Kravis Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 29, 2025

The Raymond F. Kravis Center will present Finnish comedian and master of wordplay ISMO: PERSEVERANCE TOUR in January 2026. ISMO is an internationally acclaimed comedian, author, rally driver and master of wordplay.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 29, 2025- HAMILTON And WICKED Lead the Grosses and More
by - Oct 29, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 29, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Meet Broadway and London's New Power Producing Duo: Husbands Sean Nyberg And Paul Danforth
by James Lindhorst - Oct 28, 2025

Husbands Sean Nyberg and Paul Danforth are following their dream. The two new producers have ventured into the world of theater, producing shows on Broadway, in London’s West End, Off-Broadway, and in the United Kingdom.
Video: Watch James Corden Play Musical Theater-Themed Game on THE TONIGHT SHOW
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 28, 2025

On The Tonight Show, guest James Corden and host Jimmy Fallon played a game where they were tasked with singing a song from a randomly selected musical. See how each did and who got the most answers right.
Review: FIFTH DATE at Nu Sass Theatre
by Roger Catlin - Oct 27, 2025

Dating is a whole different beast these days, fueled by phone apps, texts, Google checks, reality shows and who knows what else. It makes the goings on in the Nu Sass Theatre’s new production “Fifth Date” look positively quaint.
Video: ART Auctions Canvases For Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS
by Stephi Wild - Oct 27, 2025

The Broadway production of ART will auction four of the white canvases used within the show after they have been defaced in the performance, and proceeds will be donated to Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. 
Jade Bird Comes to Botanique in November
by Stephi Wild - Oct 24, 2025

Folk and pop singer-songwriter Jade Bird is coming to Botanique next month. Bringing stripped-down, honest and heartfelt UK indie folk, the performance is on 19 November  at Rotonde.
Hot Tickets of the Week: ART, RAGTIME, and More
by Team BWW - Oct 13, 2025

Let BroadwayWorld and Ticketmaster be your guide to which plays and musicals are the most buzz-worthy this week, starting October 13, 2025. Check out five Broadway shows we recommend that you should snag tickets to right now!
Daisy Eagan, Greer Grammer, Dylan Adler, And Nina West to Join EXORCISTIC: The Rock Musical Parody
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 10, 2025

The Off-Broadway EXORCISTIC: The Rock Musical this week will feature Tony Award Winner Daisy Eagan, Greer Grammer, Dylan Adler, and Nina West. Learn more!
Video: ART Stars Join JEOPARDY! for ‘Broadway Play Revivals’ Category
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 9, 2025

Broadway's James Corden, Bobby Cannavale, and Neil Patrick Harris took a break from the ongoing revival of Art to join Jeopardy! for a category themed to 'Broadway Play Revivals.' Watch the video to play along.
Romesh Ranganathan and More Join Cast of WOMAN IN MIND at The Duke of York's Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 8, 2025

Romesh Ranganathan will make his West End stage debut in a new production of Alan Ayckbourn's psychological comedy WOMAN IN MIND in a strictly limited West End run. Learn more here!
A History of Three-Handers on Broadway
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Oct 5, 2025

While a lot has been written about two handers, a term for two-person shows, less has been penned about three-handers. Yet, three-person plays are just as common a genre on Broadway as pieces with only two players. Currently, Art, by Yasmina Reza, is receiving an all-star revival at the Music Box.
Photos: Ethan Hawke, Bobby Cannavale & More at BLUE MOON New York Premiere and Sardi's Afterparty
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 1, 2025

On Monday, September 30th, the New York Film Festival hosted the New York Premiere of Blue Moon, followed by a star-studded after-party at Sardi's. Check out photos from the event with Ethan Hawke, Bobby Cannavale, Andrew Scott, James Corden, Marc Shaiman, and more!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has James Corden been in?

James Corden has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.

How many West End shows has James Corden been in?

James Corden has appeared on London's West End in 2 shows.

What was James Corden's first West End show?

James Corden's first West End show was Martin Guerre which opened in 1996

What awards has James Corden been nominated for?

Outstanding Actor in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for One Man, Two Guvnors, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for One Man, Two Guvnors , Best Actor (Olivier Awards) for One Man, Two Guvnors, Outstanding Actor in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for One Man, Two Guvnors and Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for One Man, Two Guvnors.

What awards has James Corden won?

James Corden has won several prestigious awards for his performance in One Man, Two Guvnors. He received the Outstanding Actor in a Play award from the Drama Desk Awards, the Outstanding Actor in a Play award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards, and the Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play award from the Tony Awards, all for his role in One Man, Two Guvnors.

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