Joel Grey is a renowned American actor famous for playing the role of Master of Ceremonies in the 1966 Broadway musical Cabaret as well as its 1972 film version. He is also known for portraying George M. Cohan in the 1973 musical George M! and the Wizard of Oz in the 2003 musical Wicked.
He is the son of Goldie and actor and musician Mickey Katz. He married Jo Wilder in 1958. He and Jo had two children: actress Jennifer Grey and chef James Katz. The marriage ended in 1982.
He won a Tony Award for his performance in the 1966 musical Cabaret. For his performance in the film version of Cabaret, he won an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award and a Golden Globe Award, among other awards.
Joel Grey is a famous American actor, singer, and dancer, who was born on April 5, 1932. As a person born on this date, Joel Grey is listed in our database as the 20th most popular celebrity for the day (April 5) and the 44th most popular for the year (1932).
People born on April 5 fall under the Zodiac sign of Aries, the Ram. Joel Grey is the 658th most popular Aries.
Aside from information specific to Joel Grey's birthday, Joel Grey is the 4342nd most famous American and ranks 23rd in famous people born in Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
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