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James Corden

James Corden - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

BornAugust 22, 1978
Age47
BirthplaceHillingdon, London, England, UK
Zodiac SignLeo - (see also James Corden's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese ZodiacHorse
GenerationGeneration X
Known ForHosting 'The Late Late Show with James Corden' and co-creating 'Gavin & Stacey'.

Intro

James Corden is an English actor, comedian, singer, writer, producer, and television host, best known for hosting 'The Late Late Show with James Corden' on CBS from 2015 to 2023. He gained initial fame in the UK through the sitcom 'Gavin & Stacey,' which he co-created, co-wrote, and starred in.

Early Life & Background

James Kimberley Corden was born in Hillingdon, London, and raised in Hazlemere, Buckinghamshire. He attended Holmer Green Upper School. His father was a musician in the Royal Air Force band and his mother was a social worker.

Career Highlights

  • Co-created, co-wrote, and starred as Smithy in 'Gavin & Stacey', winning a BAFTA TV Award (2008)
  • Host of 'The Late Late Show with James Corden' (2015-2023), popularizing 'Carpool Karaoke'
  • Appeared in films such as 'Into the Woods', 'Cats', and 'The Prom'
  • Hosted the Tony Awards (2016, 2019) and the Grammy Awards (2017, 2018)
  • Won a Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play for 'One Man, Two Guvnors' (2012)

Trivia

  • James Corden was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 2015 for services to drama.
  • His 'Carpool Karaoke' segment became a viral phenomenon, featuring celebrities like Adele and Paul McCartney.
  • He is married to Julia Carey and has three children.

FAQs

People also ask

How old is James Corden?

James Corden is 47 years old.

When was James Corden born?

James Corden was born the 22 August 1978.

Where is James Corden from?

Hillingdon, London, England, UK.

On His Birth-Day

About August 22nd, 1978, in brief:

  • Historical events: On August 22, 1978, the Sandinista National Liberation Front seized the National Palace in Managua, Nicaragua, taking hostages and demanding the release of political prisoners. This event was a pivotal moment in the Nicaraguan Revolution, escalating tensions in the country.
  • Day of the week: August 22nd, 1978 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase:
  • #1 US song: Grease by Frankie Valli
  • #1 UK song: You're The One That I Want by John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John
  • Popular movie: The Deer Hunter directed by Michael Cimino

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Sources

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Corden
  2. https://www.britannica.com/biography/James-Corden
  3. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1532252/