James Corden

James Corden is an English actor, comedian, writer, and television presenter. He co-created and starred in the sitcom Gavin & Stacey and hosted The Late Late Show with James Corden.

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Ruth Jones: Ruth Jones is a Welsh actor, comedian, and writer who co-created and starred in Gavin & Stacey. She co-created Gavin & Stacey with Corden and played Nessa Jenkins.
British sitcom: A British sitcom is a scripted comedy television series, typically built around recurring characters and situations. Gavin & Stacey places Corden's writing within this television tradition.
One Man, Two Guvnors: One Man, Two Guvnors is Richard Bean's farce, adapted from Carlo Goldoni's The Servant of Two Masters. Corden's lead performance in the 2011 Broadway production won a Tony Award.
British Invasion: The British Invasion describes the mid-1960s surge of British popular music and culture in the United States. Corden's move to American television belongs to a later wave of British entertainers working in the US.
Gavin & Stacey: Gavin & Stacey is a British sitcom about a long-distance romance between a man from Essex and a woman from Wales. The sitcom is Corden's best-known writing and acting collaboration with Ruth Jones.
Sketch comedy: Sketch comedy consists of short, usually self-contained comic scenes performed by actors or comedians. Corden began his television career in British sketch and comedy programs.
Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play: The Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play recognizes a leading performance by an actor in a Broadway play. Corden won the award for his performance in One Man, Two Guvnors.
The Late Late Show: The Late Late Show is an American late-night television franchise that began in 1995. Corden's tenure was one hosting era within this broader franchise.
The Late Late Show with James Corden: The Late Late Show with James Corden was an American late-night talk show hosted by Corden from 2015 to 2023. Corden hosted this program during his high-profile period in American television.
The History Boys: The History Boys is Alan Bennett's play about schoolboys preparing for university entrance examinations. Corden's performance as Timms in the original stage production established him in British theatre.