James Corden

James Corden is an English actor, comedian, writer, producer, and television host whose career spans stage, screen, and late-night television in both the United Kingdom and the United States. Corden first gained recognition in the UK as the co-writer and star of the BBC sitcom "Gavin & Stacey." Co-written with Ruth Jones, the show ran for several years and earned Corden the BAFTA Television Award for Best Comedy Performance. The series achieved significant popularity, with a Christmas special drawing the highest Christmas Day viewership in the UK for more than a decade.

Before his television breakthrough, Corden was cast as Timms in Alan Bennett's play "The History Boys" at the National Theatre. The production toured internationally and had a Tony Award-winning run on Broadway, with Corden reprising his role in the film adaptation. His stage career continued with a leading role in the National Theatre production "One Man, Two Guvnors," which transferred from the West End to Broadway. Corden won the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play for this performance. The production was noted for its physical comedy, improvisation, and audience participation, earning multiple Tony nominations.

Corden transitioned to American late-night television as the host of "The Late Late Show" on CBS. He introduced a conversational interview style, often interviewing all nightly guests at once and reducing the emphasis on traditional U.S. talk show elements. Segments such as "Carpool Karaoke," where Corden sang with celebrity guests in a car, became viral sensations. The show's YouTube channel ranked among the most popular for American late-night talk shows, and "Carpool Karaoke" was spun off into its own online series, "Carpool Karaoke: The Series" on Apple Music. Hosting "The Late Late Show" raised Corden's profile in the United States, leading to hosting roles for the Tony Awards and the Grammy Awards. Corden has received multiple Primetime Emmy Award nominations and wins for his work on "The Late Late Show," "Carpool Karaoke," and the Tony Awards.

In addition to television hosting, Corden has appeared in several major films, including "Ocean's 8," and has provided voice work for animated features such as "Trolls," "The Emoji Movie," "Peter Rabbit," and "Smallfoot." He starred as the Baker in Disney's film adaptation of the musical "Into the Woods" and hosted "Friends: The Reunion," a special featuring the cast of the sitcom. Corden was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire for services to drama. In 2026, he hosted "FIFA World Cup on Fox After Hours with James Corden" alongside Rio Ferdinand and Ian Karmel during the tournament.

After his tenure on "The Late Late Show," Corden continued to work in entertainment, co-creating, writing, and starring in "Gavin and Stacey: The Finale," which won a BAFTA TV Award and achieved record-breaking viewership. He also returned to Broadway, starring as Serge in "Art" at the Music Box Theatre. Corden's career encompasses comedy, drama, stage, and screen, establishing him as a prominent figure in the entertainment industry.