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Joel Grey

Acting Born Apr 11, 1932 Cleveland, Ohio, USA 121 credits
121
Total Credits
1944–2025
82 Years Career Span
74
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Biography

Joel Grey is an American stage and screen actor, singer, and dancer who was born on April 11, 1932, in Cleveland, Ohio, USA. Also known by the name Joel David Katz, he is recognized for his acting work with 112 known credits on the Movie Database. He is best known for his role as the Master of Ceremonies in both the stage and film adaptations of the Kander and Ebb musical Cabaret. Throughout his career, he has won an Academy Award, a Tony Award, and a Golden Globe Award. In addition to these accomplishments, he originated the role of the Wizard in the acclaimed musical Wicked.

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Career

Career overview

Joel Grey is an American stage and screen actor, singer, and dancer who was born on April 11, 1932, in Cleveland, Ohio. Also known as Joel David Katz, he has established a notable career in both film and television, with a known credit count of 112 in acting. He is best known for his role as the Master of Ceremonies in both the stage and film adaptations of the Kander and Ebb musical Cabaret. In addition to this iconic role, he originated the role of the Wizard in the acclaimed musical Wicked.

Throughout his career, Grey has earned significant recognition for his performances, winning an Academy Award, a Tony Award, and a Golden Globe Award. His extensive work across stage and screen is documented through numerous acting credits on the Movie Database, reflecting his enduring presence in the entertainment industry as a versatile performer.

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Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story
Being Mary Tyler Moore
The Old Man
tick, tick... BOOM!
Stars in the House
It Takes a LunaticOn BroadwayFiddler: A Miracle of Miracles
Late Night with Seth MeyersTrailblazer HonorsPrivate Screenings: Robert Osborne
Cabaret: The Musical That Changed MusicalsBroadway Musicals: A Jewish Legacy
Warehouse 13Nurse Jackie
ChokeHollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical HistoryHollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History - The 1920s: The Dawn of the Hollywood Musical
Phineas and FerbPrivate PracticeDrama, Tanz und Beine
Brothers and SistersChicago: The Musical
Grey's Anatomy
HouseBroadway: The American Musical
Broadway's Lost Treasures111 Gramercy Park
Short CutsThe Making and Meaning of 'We Are Family'
Law & Order: Criminal IntentCrossing JordanAliasFurther Tales of the CityOn the Edge
CSI: Crime Scene InvestigationDancer in the DarkThe Fantasticks
A Christmas Carol
Buffy the Vampire SlayerThe Music of Kander & Ebb: Razzle Dazzle
The Empty MirrorMy Friend Joe
Star Trek: VoyagerThe Outer LimitsThe Outer LimitsThe DangerousVenus Rising
Touched by an Angel
Blue HeelersThe Music of Chance
The PlayerRobert Altman's Players
Brooklyn BridgeKafkaMarilyn and Me
Night of 100 Stars III
Cabaret
QueenieWitnesses to the Holocaust: The Trial of Adolf EichmannWitnesses to the Holocaust: The Trial of Adolf Eichmann · Director
MatlockChristmas at Radio City Music Hall

Full Filmography

121 titles

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Joel Grey best known for?

Joel Grey is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Old Man (2022), tick, tick... BOOM! (2021), Stars in the House (2020), Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014).

When and where was Joel Grey born?

Joel Grey was born on April 11, 1932 in Cleveland, Ohio, USA.

How many credits does Joel Grey have?

Joel Grey has accumulated over 121 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1944 to 2025.

What is Joel Grey's background in cinema and television?

Joel Grey is an American stage and screen actor, singer, and dancer who was born on April 11, 1932, in Cleveland, Ohio, USA. Also known by the name Joel David Katz, he is recognized for his acting work with 112 known credits on the Movie Database. He is best known for his role as the Master of Ceremonies in both the st...

Joel Grey by the numbers

121credits
54films
67TV series
1944–2025active years

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