Joel Grey

About Joel Grey

Oscar winner for his role as Master of Ceremonies in the 1972 film adaptation of Cabaret, for which he also received a Tony nomination.

Joel Grey is an American actor, singer, dancer, director, and photographer. He is best known for portraying the Master of Ceremonies in the Kander & Ebb musical Cabaret on Broadway as well as in the 1972 film adaptation. He has won an Academy Award, a Tony Award, two Grammy Awards and a Golden Globe Award. He also originated the role of George M. Cohan in the musical George M! in 1968 and the Wizard of Oz in the musical Wicked. He also starred as Moonface Martin and Amos Hart in the Broadway revivals of Anything Goes and Chicago, respectively. He is played by Ethan Slater in Fosse/ Verdon.

Years active	1951–present
Born	Joel David Katz, April 11, 1932, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
Parent(s)	Mickey Katz
Children	2, including Jennifer
Occupation	Actor, dancer, singer, photographer

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Trivia

He originated the role of George M. Cohan in the Broadway musical George M! and the role of the Wizard in Wicked, and he received or his role on the sitcom Brooklyn Bridge, he won a 1992 Emmy Award.

Joel Grey before fame

At the age of ten, he made his first appearance on stage with the Cleveland Play House. He went on to Alexander Hamilton High School in Los Angeles, California, where he graduated.

Achievement of Joel Grey

He originated the role of George M. Cohan in the Broadway musical George M! and the role of the Wizard in Wicked, and he received or his role on the sitcom Brooklyn Bridge, he won a 1992 Emmy Award.

Salary 2020

Not known

Net Worth 2020

$10 Million

Joel Grey family life

Jennifer Grey, star of the classic film Dirty Dancing, is his daughter.

Associations of Joel Grey

In the 1999 adaptation of A Christmas Carol, starring Patrick Stewart, he played the Ghost of Christmas Past.

Joel Grey Height, Weight & Physique Measurements

Weight	in kg - N/A
Height	165 cm
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