Biography
Joel Grey is an American actor, singer, dancer, photographer, and theatre director. He is best known for portraying the Master of Ceremonies in the musical Cabaret on Broadway and in Bob Fosse's 1972 film adaptation. He has won an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, a Golden Globe Award, and a Tony Award for his performances in the Cabaret stage musical and film. He was presented a Lifetime Achievement Tony Award at the 76th Tony Awards in 2023.
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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
Night Gallery
Dancer in the Dark
Star Trek: Voyager
Brooklyn Bridge
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
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Private Practice
Cabaret
My Friend Joe
The Old Man
Crossing Jordan
Touched by an Angel
The Player
Nurse Jackie
Brothers and Sisters
What a Way to Go!
Matlock
Alice
Maverick
What's My Line?
A Christmas Carol
Dallas
The Colgate Comedy Hour
Alias
CBS News Sunday Morning
The Dick Cavett Show
Ironside
Come September
The Ed Sullivan Show
Being Mary Tyler Moore
Blue Heelers
'Twas the Night Before Christmas
Marilyn and Me
Fiddler: A Miracle of Miracles
Telephone Time
Kafka
Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins
The Seven-Per-Cent Solution