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.
Awards & recognition
- Drama Desk Award — Outstanding Director of a Play · 2011
- Drama Desk Award — Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical · 1997
- Academy Award — Best Supporting Actor · 1973
- BAFTA Award — Most Promising Newcomer to Leading Film Roles · 1973
- Golden Globe Award — Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture · 1972
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- National Society of Film Critics Award — Best Supporting Actor · 1972
- Tony Award — Best Featured Actor in a Musical · 1967
- Drama League Award
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
- Drama Desk Award — Outstanding Director of a Play · 2011 · nominated
- Grammy Award — Best Musical Theater Album · 2011 · nominated
- Tony Award — Best Direction of a Play · 2011 · nominated
- Drama Desk Award — Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play · 2000 · nominated
- Drama Desk Award — Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical · 1997 · nominated
- Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series · 1993 · nominated
- Drama Desk Award — Outstanding Actor in a Musical · 1988 · nominated
- Golden Globe Award — Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture · 1985 · nominated
- Drama Desk Award — Outstanding Actor in a Musical · 1979 · nominated
- Tony Award — Best Actor in a Musical · 1979 · nominated
- Drama Desk Award — Outstanding Actor in a Musical · 1975 · nominated
- Tony Award — Best Actor in a Musical · 1975 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Supporting Actor · 1973 · nominated
- BAFTA Award — Most Promising Newcomer to Leading Film Roles · 1973 · nominated
- Golden Globe Award — Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture · 1972 · nominated
- National Society of Film Critics Award — Best Supporting Actor · 1972 · nominated
- Tony Award — Best Actor in a Musical · 1969 · nominated
Filmography50+ titles
On Broadway
House
Grey's Anatomy
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
The Muppet Show
Phineas and Ferb
Dancer in the Dark
Star Trek: Voyager
Brooklyn Bridge
Night Gallery
Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story
Warehouse 13
The Outer Limits
The Carol Burnett Show
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Law & Order: Criminal Intent
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
Private Practice
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Cabaret
My Friend Joe
The Old Man
Crossing Jordan
Touched by an Angel
The Player
Nurse Jackie
Brothers and Sisters
Matlock
Alice
What a Way to Go!
A Christmas Carol
CBS News Sunday Morning
What's My Line?
Ironside
Maverick
The Colgate Comedy Hour
Alias
Dallas
The Dick Cavett Show
Come September
The Ed Sullivan Show
'Twas the Night Before Christmas
Being Mary Tyler Moore
Marilyn and Me
Fiddler: A Miracle of Miracles
Blue Heelers
Telephone Time
Kafka
Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins
The Seven-Per-Cent Solution