James Corden, 1978
Writers · August 22, 1978
James Corden
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James Corden is 47 years old, born August 22, 1978 in United Kingdom · Leo.
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About
James Corden turned a British sitcom into a U.S. late-night empire. Born in the UK in 1978, he co-wrote and starred in the BAFTA-winning BBC comedy Gavin & Stacey before hosting The Late Late Show on CBS from 2015 to 2023. His Carpool Karaoke sketch became a cultural fixture, earning him 12 Emmy Awards across the show and hosting gigs at the Brit Awards, Tony Awards, and Grammy Awards. A Leo, Corden blends comedy hosting with film and stage work—from Broadway's One Man, Two Guvnors (Tony winner for Best Actor) to voicing Peter Rabbit.
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Biography
James Corden is an English actor, comedian, writer, producer, singer, and television host. Born 22 August 1978 in the United Kingdom, Corden built dual careers on either side of the Atlantic. In the UK, he co-wrote and co-starred with Welsh actress Ruth Jones in Gavin & Stacey, the BBC sitcom that aired from 2007 to 2010, winning the BAFTA Television Award for Best Comedy Performance. He also featured on the UK number-one single "Shout" alongside grime artist Dizzee Rascal. In the United States, Corden became synonymous with late-night television. He created his Carpool Karaoke sketch in 2011 and hosted The Late Late Show on CBS from 2015 to 2023, a platform that yielded 12 Emmy Awards, including for the show itself and the Carpool Karaoke segment. Beyond talk shows, he hosted the Brit Awards (2009, 2011, 2014), the Tony Awards (2016, 2019), and the Grammy Awards (2017, 2018). His theatrical pedigree includes a landmark 2011 performance in the National Theatre's One Man, Two Guvnors, which transferred to Broadway and earned him the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play. His film roles span comedy—Gulliver's Travels (2010), Kill Your Friends (2015)—and musical cinema: Into the Woods (2014), Cats (2019), The Prom (2020), and Cinderella (2021). He voiced the title character in Peter Rabbit (2018) and its 2021 sequel. A Leo born in late August, Corden's life-path number is 1, reflecting a pioneering streak across multiple disciplines. He was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2015 New Year Honours for services to drama.
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Trivia
- Corden won a BAFTA for Best Comedy Performance for Gavin & Stacey alongside Welsh co-star Ruth Jones.
- He created the Carpool Karaoke sketch in 2011, which became one of late-night television's defining comedy segments.
- Corden won the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play for One Man, Two Guvnors on Broadway in 2011.
- He was nominated for 29 Primetime Emmy Awards, winning 12 total across The Late Late Show, Carpool Karaoke, and hosting the 70th Tony Awards.
- Corden appeared on the UK chart-topping single "Shout" with grime artist Dizzee Rascal.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and self-reliant. James Corden tend to step into pioneer roles early and prefer setting direction over following it.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
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CHALLENGING
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Frequently asked
- How old is James Corden?
- James Corden is 47 years old (born August 22, 1978).
- When is James Corden's birthday?
- James Corden was born on August 22, 1978.
- What is James Corden's zodiac sign?
- James Corden is a Leo, born August 22, 1978.
- What is James Corden's Chinese zodiac sign?
- James Corden was born in 1978, the year of the Earth Horse.
- Where is James Corden from?
- James Corden is from United Kingdom.
- What does James Corden do?
- James Corden is a writer.
- Is James Corden still alive?
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