Joel Grey
American actor, singer, dancer, director, and photographer (born 1932)
1932 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
American actor, singer, dancer, director, and photographer (born 1932)
Born
April 11, 1932
Age
~94 years
Name Origin
English
Timeline
actor, photographer, singer
United StatesBorn in Cleveland
1932
Born in Cleveland (1932-04-11)
1967
AwardTony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical
1972
AwardNational Society of Film Critics Award for Best Supporting Actor
1972
AwardGolden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture
1973
AwardAcademy Award for Best Supporting Actor
1973
AwardBAFTA Award for Most Promising Newcomer to Leading Film Roles
About
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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Who is Joel Grey?+
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
What does the name Joel mean?+
The name Joel means "A male given name from Hebrew.. Etymology: From t=Yahweh (is) God. As a medieval French and English given name, it is also from Judicaël (related to Joyce and Jocelyn). Cf. Elijah.". It is of English origin.
When was Joel Grey born?+
Joel Grey was born on April 11, 1932.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Hebrew.. Etymology: From t=Yahweh (is) God. As a medieval French and English given name, it is also from Judicaël (related to Joyce and Jocelyn). Cf. Elijah.
The name Joel is of English origin, meaning "A male given name from Hebrew.. Etymology: From t=Yahweh (is) God. As a medieval French and English given name, it is also from Judicaël (related to Joyce and Jocelyn). Cf. Elijah.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Joel — April 11, 1932
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Aries
Bold, energetic, courageous
Fire · Mars · Mar 21 – Apr 19
Chinese Zodiac
Monkey
Sharp, smart, curious
Water · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
1 Cimi
Death — transformation, rebirth
Celtic Tree
Alder
Courageous, passionate, confident
Ogham: Fearn · Mar 18 – Apr 14
Birthstone: Diamond — Eternal love, clarity
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