Joel Grey

Acting

Born: 1932-04-11
From: Cleveland, Ohio, USA
Gender: Male
Popularity: 1.1

Also Known As

Joel David Katz

Biography

​From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Joel Grey (born April 11, 1932) is an American stage and screen actor, singer, and dancer, best known for his role as the Master of Ceremonies in both the stage and film adaptation of the Kander & Ebb musical Cabaret. He has won the Academy Award, Tony Award and Golden Globe Award. He also originated the role of the Wizard in the acclaimed musical Wicked.

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Awards & Nominations9 won · 17 nominated

🏆 Won

Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Director of a Play

2011
Nominated

Tony Award for Best Direction of a Play

2011
Nominated

Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Director of a Play

2011
Nominated

Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album

2011
Nominated

Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play

2000
🏆 Won

Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical

1997
Nominated

Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical

1997
Nominated

Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series

Brooklyn Bridge

1993
Nominated

Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actor in a Musical

1988
Nominated

Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture

Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins

1985
Nominated

Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical

1979
Nominated

Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actor in a Musical

1979
Nominated

Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actor in a Musical

1975
Nominated

Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical

1975
🏆 Won

BAFTA Award for Most Promising Newcomer to Leading Film Roles

Cabaret

1973
🏆 Won

Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor

Cabaret

1973
Nominated

Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor

Cabaret

1973
Nominated

BAFTA Award for Most Promising Newcomer to Leading Film Roles

Cabaret

1973
🏆 Won

Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture

Cabaret

1972
🏆 Won

National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Supporting Actor

Cabaret

1972
Nominated

Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture

Cabaret

1972
Nominated

National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Supporting Actor

Cabaret

1972
Nominated

Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical

1969
🏆 Won

Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical

1967
🏆 Won

Drama League Award

🏆 Won

star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Acting106 titles

Directing1 title