Joel Grey
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Summary
Joel Grey was born on April 11, 1932[1], in Cleveland[2]. He has worked as a singer[3], photographer[4], dancer[5], stage actor[6], and film actor[7]. He ranks in the top 0.56% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8,473 views/month, #5,619 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Father: Mickey Katz[9]
- Child: Jennifer Grey[10]
- Country of citizenship: United States[11]
- Native language: English[12]
- Occupation: television actor[13], theatrical director[14], voice actor[15], actor[16], musician[17]
- Educated at: Beverly Hills High School[18], Alexander Hamilton High School[19]
- Award received: Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor[20], Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture[21], Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical[22], National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Supporting Actor[23], BAFTA Award for Most Promising Newcomer to Leading Film Roles[24], Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical[25], Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Director of a Play[26], star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[27], Drama League Award[28]
- Sex or gender: male[29]
- Sexual orientation: homosexuality[30]
- Commons category: Joel Grey[31]
- Archives at: New York Public Library for the Performing Arts[32]
- Family name: Grey[33], Katz[34]
- Given name: Joel[35]
- Official website: http://www.joelgreyphotographer.com/[36]
- Topic's main category: Category:Joel Grey[37]
- Commons gallery: Joel Grey[38]
- Instrument: voice[39]
- Nominated for: Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor[40], National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Supporting Actor[41], Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical[42], Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture[43], BAFTA Award for Most Promising Newcomer to Leading Film Roles[44], Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actor in a Musical[45], Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series[46], Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical[47], Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play[48], Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Director of a Play[49], Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album[50], Tony Award for Best Direction of a Play[51]
Product Details
The following facts are restated verbatim from public-domain and CC0 open-data sources — every line is independently verifiable against the named source's catalog.
MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia
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Type: Person[52]
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Country: US[53]
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Began / founded: 1932-04-11[54]
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Community tags: broadway, musical theater, musical theatre[55]
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MusicBrainz ID: 31e0deaf-7899-4ccf-956a-baaeb6f8513d[56]
Why It Matters
Joel Grey has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[57] He is known by 34 alternative names across languages and contexts.[58]
FAQs
Where was Joel Grey born?
Joel Grey's place of birth was Cleveland[2].
Who were Joel Grey's parents?
Joel Grey's father was Mickey Katz[9].
What did Joel Grey do for work?
Joel Grey worked as a singer[3], photographer[4], dancer[5], stage actor[6], and film actor[7].
Where did Joel Grey go to school?
Joel Grey was educated at Beverly Hills High School[18] and Alexander Hamilton High School[19].
What awards did Joel Grey receive?
Honors received include Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor[20], Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture[21], Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical[22], and National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Supporting Actor[23].