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Josh Groban

Born: 27th Feb 1981 Los Angeles, California, USA
Dept: Acting
Joshua Winslow Groban (born February 27, 1981) is an American singer, songwriter, and actor. His first four solo albums have been certified multi-platinum, and he was charted in 2007 as the number-one best selling artist in the United States, with over 22.3 million records. As of 2012, he had sold over 25 million records worldwide. David Foster called Josh to stand in for an ailing Andrea Bocelli to rehearse a duet, "The Prayer", with Celine Dion at the rehearsal for the 1998 Grammy Awards. Rosie O'Donnell immediately invited him to appear on her talk show. Foster asked him to sing at California Governor Gray Davis' 1999 inauguration. He was cast on Ally McBeal by the show's creator, David E. Kelley, performing "You're Still You" for the 2001 season four finale. After his appearance in two professional productions of the musical Chess, he made his Broadway debut in 2016 as Pierre Bezukhov in Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812, to critical acclaim and nomination for a 2017 Tony Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical. His performance at the 72nd Tony Awards earned him two Primetime Emmy nominations, one for Outstanding Live Variety Special and one for Original Music and Lyrics for the song "This One's for You". Groban co-starred as Tony Caruso Jr. in the Netflix original series,The Good Cop. He was also the host of Rising Star, he also appeared in the films, Coffee Town, Muppets Most Wanted, The Hollars, and Crazy, Stupid, Love. He also appeared on TV as Danny Chase in The Crazy Ones, as well as Walter Bernard Jr. in The Office.
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Film and Tv Credits
Total number of credits listed: 111
Film: 47 (42%)
Television: 64 (58%)
Remaining genres not in graph: Kids, Crime, Adventure, Mystery

Filmography

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When Regionals finally arrive, Sue pulls a fast one on the Glee Club, and their chances at the title could be compromised. ... view
Character:
Josh Groban
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In this Soundstage special event, Josh Groban performs favorites from his best-selling albums in an intimate theatre setting at Lincoln center ... view
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Self
Spinal Tap at Stonehenge: The Final Finale Music, Comedy, Documentary
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Shot at Stonehenge, the mysterious landmark that we now know must have been erected thousands of years ago purely to serve as the setting for the last ... view
Character:
Josh Groban
2026
Filmed in the intimate and historic setting of London’s Union Chapel, Josh Groban: An Intimate Evening at The Union Chapel captures the acclaimed vo ... view
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2024
CBS, The Recording Academy® and Ken Ehrlich Productions are celebrating the holidays with GRAMMY®-nominated classical music legend Andrea Bocelli on ... view
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2024
Join Delta Goodrem and a star-studded line-up of special guests for a night of music and magic. Featuring Josh Groban, Howie from the Backstreet Boys, ... view
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2024
Josh is set to host “Josh Groban and Friends Go Home for the Holidays”. ... view
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Self
2024
NBC's holiday special showcases the acclaimed band Little Big Town alongside a lineup of talented guest performers, all set against the iconic backdro ... view
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Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration Family, Fantasy, Music, Romance, Animation
2022
In honor of the 30th anniversary of the animated classic, this animated and live-action blended special showcases the fan-favorite movie, along with n ... view
Character:
Beast / Prince Adam
2022
Feature documentary on the life and career of Tony winner Idina Menzel, culminating in her headlining a concert at Madison Square Garden in her hometo ... view
Character:
Self
Sep 2022 (first aired)
Talented entertainer and newly-minted EGOT Jennifer Hudson takes on the daytime talk show landscape. ... view
Character:
Self (2 ep.)
Self - Guest (1 ep.)
2022
Exploring every facet of ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic’s life, from his meteoric rise to fame with early hits like ‘Eat It’ and ‘Like a Surgeon’ t ... view
Character:
Waiter
Original title: Stille Nacht - Ein Lied für die Welt
2021
This documentary tells the story of the creation and cultural impact of the world's most famous Christmas carol, composed in 1818 in Salzburg, Austria ... view
Character:
Self
That's My Jam Reality
Nov 2021 (first aired)
This star-studded, music-comedy game show from Executive Producer Jimmy Fallon is infused with his one-of-a-kind comedic style and feel-good energy, f ... view
Character:
Self - Guest (1 ep.)
Aug 2021 (first aired)
Is it real or is it cake? Contestants face off to spot sweets in disguise amongst everyday objects. ... view
Character:
Self - Host (10 ep.)
Character:
Self (archive footage)
2020
Tina Fey is set to host One Night Only: The Best of Broadway, an unforgettable night of music celebrating the incredible and resilient Broadway commun ... view
Character:
Self
The Not-Too-Late Show with Elmo Talk, Kids, Comedy
May 2020 (first aired)
Elmo is the host of his very own talk show and he's going to bring you some (not-too-late) fun with this celeb-studded talk show, bringing familiar Se ... view
Character:
Self (1 ep.)
2020
It's an interactive Kimmy special! Kimmy's getting married, but first she has to foil the Reverend's evil plot. It's your move: What should she do nex ... view
Character:
Josh Groban
The Disney Family Singalong Family, Fantasy, Music
2020
Ryan Seacrest hosts a nationwide singalong event featuring celebrities and their families as they take on their favorite Disney tunes from their homes ... view
Character:
Self - Performer
Celebrity IOU Reality
Apr 2020 (first aired)
Twin brothers Drew and Jonathan Scott help Hollywood A-listers express their deep gratitude to the individuals who have had a major impact on their li ... view
Character:
Self (1 ep.)
Character:
Self
Sep 2019 (first aired)
Kelly Clarkson presents the biggest newsmakers and names in film, television and music; as well as emerging new talent and everyday people who are bea ... view
Character:
Self (1 ep.)
2019
A documentary about Canadian music icon David Foster. ... view
Character:
Self
2019
Filmed at New York’s Madison Square Garden on November 18, 2018, this new concert features international superstar Josh Groban performing songs from ... view
Character:
Self
Mickey’s 90th Spectacular Family, Music, Documentary, TV Movie
2018
A star-studded lineup of music, film and television stars will join the celebration of Mickey Mouse on Mickey's 90th Spectacular. The two-hour televis ... view
Character:
Self - Performance
The Good Cop Comedy, Drama
Sep 2018 (first aired)
Honest cop Tony Jr. gets advice from his unscrupulous father, retired NYPD officer Tony Sr., about everything from his job to his love life. ... view
Character:
Tony Caruso Jr. (10 ep.)
American Idol Reality
Mar 2018 (first aired)
The iconic series that revolutionized the television landscape by pioneering the music competition genre is back! ... view
Character:
Self (1 ep.)
2017
A Home For The Holidays features uplifting stories of adoption from foster care and raises awareness of this important social issue. The inspirational ... view
Character:
Self
Julie's Greenroom Family, Kids
Mar 2017 (first aired)
Ms. Julie teaches performing arts workshops with the help of her assistant Gus at their Wellspring Center for the Performing Arts. ... view
Character:
Unknown/various (2 ep.)
Rising Star Reality
Dec 2016 (first aired)
A musical talent show, in which contestants showcase their talent and the viewers are the judges, voting through an application during song performanc ... view
Character:
Self - Host (10 ep.)
The Hollars Drama, Comedy
2016
Aspiring New York City artist John Hollar returns to his Middle America hometown on the eve of his mother’s brain surgery. Joined by his girlfriend ... view
Character:
Reverend Dan
Apr 2016 (first aired)
Michael McIntyre's Big Show is a British variety and stand-up comedy television series, presented by British comedian, presenter and former Britain's ... view
Character:
Self - Interviewed Guest (1 ep.)
Full Frontal with Samantha Bee News, Talk, Comedy
Feb 2016 (first aired)
Samantha Bee breaks up late-night's all-male sausage fest with her nuanced view of political and cultural issues, her sharp interview skills, her repa ... view
Character:
Self (1 ep.)
2015
Recorded before a live audience at the historic Los Angeles Theatre, Josh Groban delves into his first love --Broadway musicals-- and brings some of t ... view
Character:
Self
Crazy Ex-Girlfriend Comedy, Drama
Oct 2015 (first aired)
Rebecca Bunch is a successful, driven, and possibly crazy young woman who impulsively gives up everything - her partnership at a prestigious law firm ... view
Character:
Josh Groban (1 ep.)
The Muppets Comedy, Family
Sep 2015 (first aired)
The Muppets return to primetime with a contemporary, documentary-style show. For the first time ever, a series will explore the Muppets’ personal li ... view
Character:
Self (1 ep.)
Sep 2015 (first aired)
Comedy about one big happy family and their sometimes awkward, often hilarious and ultimately beautiful milestone moments as told by its various membe ... view
Character:
Ian (1 ep.)
Sep 2015 (first aired)
Stephen Colbert brings his signature satire and comedy to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, the #1 show in late night, where he talks with an eclect ... view
Character:
Unknown/various (1 ep.)
Mar 2015 (first aired)
Once Craig Ferguson retires, James Corden will be taking over The Late Late Show. The show is a late night talk show that interviews celebrities and h ... view
Character:
Self - Guest (1 ep.)
Apr 2014 (first aired)
A half-hour satirical look at the week in news, politics and current events. ... view
Character:
Self (1 ep.)
Muppets Most Wanted Comedy, Adventure, Crime, Family
2014
While on a grand world tour, The Muppets find themselves wrapped into an European jewel-heist caper headed by a Kermit the Frog look-alike and his das ... view
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Maximum Security Prisoner
Feb 2014 (first aired)
After Jay Leno's second retirement from the program, Jimmy Fallon stepped in as his permanent replacement. After 42 years in Los Angeles the program w ... view
Character:
Self - Musical Guest (1 ep.)
Self (2 ep.)
Sep 2013 (first aired)
Simon Roberts is eccentric, passionate, unpredictable and brilliant. He's also the first "Roberts" in the Lewis, Roberts + Roberts advertising agency. ... view
Character:
Danny Chase (2 ep.)
Jul 2013 (first aired)
Two contestants are transported from their everyday lives into a once-in-a-lifetime night of fun and celebration as they play party games with some of ... view
Character:
Self (1 ep.)
Coffee Town Comedy
2013
Will is a 30-something website manager who uses local café, Coffee Town, as his office. When the owners of the shop discuss plans to convert Coffee T ... view
Character:
Sam
2012
Stars from Broadway and television join the New York Philharmonic to ring in the New Year with a joyous celebration of the music of Marvin Hamlisch. F ... view
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Comedy Bang! Bang! Comedy, Talk
Jun 2012 (first aired)
Based on Scott Aukerman’s popular podcast of the same name, COMEDY BANG! BANG! cleverly riffs on the well-known format of the late night talk show, ... view
Character:
Self (2 ep.)
Crazy, Stupid, Love. Comedy, Drama, Romance
2011
Cal Weaver is living the American dream. He has a good job, a beautiful house, great children and a beautiful wife, named Emily. Cal's seemingly perfe ... view
Character:
Richard
2011
On January 29, 2010, Neil Young was honored as the 2010 MusiCares Person of the Year. At a gala event in Los Angeles, superstar artists paid tribute t ... view
Character:
Self
Masterclass Documentary
Apr 2010 (first aired)
MasterClass is a documentary television series airing on HBO. Each half-hour episode documents the experience of a small group of young artists workin ... view
Character:
Self (1 ep.)
Who Do You Think You Are? Documentary, Reality
Mar 2010 (first aired)
From roots in the Deep South to the slums of New Jersey, "Who Do You Think You Are?" follows the journeys of some of the most well-known names in Amer ... view
Character:
Self (1 ep.)
Jul 2009 (first aired)
Bravo network executive Andy Cohen discusses pop culture topics with celebrities and reality show personalities. ... view
Character:
Self - Guest (5 ep.)
2009
The story of a romantic triangle between two top players, an American and a Russian, in a world chess championship, and a woman who manages one and fa ... view
Character:
Anatoly Sergievsky
Glee Comedy, Drama
May 2009 (first aired)
In this musical comedy, optimistic high school teacher Will Schuester tries to refuel his own passion while reinventing the high school's glee club an ... view
Character:
Josh Groban (2 ep.)
Apr 2009 (first aired)
In an attempt to beautify her town — and advance her career — Leslie Knope, a mid-level bureaucrat in the Parks and Recreation Department of Pawne ... view
Character:
Josh Groban (1 ep.)
2009
Chart-topping jazz trumpeter Chris Botti and special guests performed two star-studded concerts at the historic Boston Symphony Hall with Keith Lockha ... view
Character:
Self
2009
A public celebration of the inauguration of Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States of America at the Lincoln Memorial and the Nationa ... view
Character:
Self
Skavlan Talk
Jan 2009 (first aired)
Skavlan is a Norwegian-Swedish television talk show hosted by Norwegian journalist Fredrik Skavlan. It premiered in Sweden on Sveriges Television in J ... view
Character:
Self - Guest (1 ep.)
Original title: The Best Of Soundstage
2008
A compilation of outstanding live performances by today's premier artists presented in pristine High Definition. Foreigner: Feels Like The First Time ... view
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2008
The spectacular one-night only concert by David Foster and his famous friends finds the songwriter and hit producer gathering together the best tracks ... view
Character:
Self
VH1 Rock Honors: The Who TV Movie, Documentary, Music
2008
The Who were honored at the 2008 ceremony from the Pauley Pavilion at UCLA instead of the usual Las Vegas Mandalay Bay Events Center. The concert cons ... view
Character:
Self
2008
Awake Live captures the Grammy nominated singer's performance at Salt Lake City's Energy Solutions Arena before a sold-out crowd of 15,000 fans on Aug ... view
Character:
Self
Apr 2008 (first aired)
Intimate musical performances, recorded live at the desk of All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen. ... view
Character:
Self (1 ep.)
2008
Five-time Grammy Award winner and multi-platinum recording artist Celine Dion stars in a one-hour primetime special, CELINE DION: THAT'S JUST THE WOMA ... view
Character:
Self
2007
Walt Disney World Very Merry Christmas Parade is a live television special. ... view
Character:
Self
Oct 2007 (first aired)
Fredag Hela Veckan is a Swedish TV show on TV4, a Swedish version of Saturday Night Live. Among the famous Swedish comedians in the show, there were ... view
Character:
Self - Music guest (1 ep.)
Sep 2007 (first aired)
The Alan Titchmarsh Show is a British daytime chat show presented by Alan Titchmarsh. It was first broadcast on ITV on 3 September 2007 and currently ... view
Character:
Self (1 ep.)
Concert for Diana Music, Documentary
2007
Concert for Diana was a benefit concert held at the then newly built Wembley Stadium in London, United Kingdom in honour of Diana, Princess of Wales, ... view
Character:
Self
Mar 2007 (first aired)
Any Dream Will Do, was a 2007 talent show-themed television series produced by the BBC in the United Kingdom. It searched for a new, unknown lead to p ... view
Character:
Self (2 ep.)
The Graham Norton Show Comedy, Talk
Feb 2007 (first aired)
Each week celebrity guests join Irish comedian Graham Norton to discuss what's being going on around the world that week. The guests poke fun and sha ... view
Character:
Self (3 ep.)
Feb 2007 (first aired)
Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! is an American sketch comedy television series, created by and starring Tim Heidecker and Eric Wareheim, which p ... view
Character:
Self (1 ep.)
2006
Features highlights from the first season of the Channel 4 show LIVE FROM ABBEY ROAD, which saw various musical artists perform live at the legendary ... view
Character:
Self
Aug 2006 (first aired)
A topical magazine-style daily television programme broadcast live on BBC One. ... view
Character:
Self (1 ep.)
Live 8 Music, Documentary
2005
On 2 July 2005 an estimated 3 billion people came together in the fight against extreme poverty. LIVE 8 - 10 concerts featuring over 1000 musicians fr ... view
Character:
Self
Aug 2005 (first aired)
Four egocentric friends run a neighborhood Irish pub in Philadelphia and try to find their way through the adult world of work and relationships. Unfo ... view
Character:
Josh Groban (1 ep.)
The Office Comedy
Mar 2005 (first aired)
The everyday lives of office employees in the Scranton, Pennsylvania branch of the fictional Dunder Mifflin Paper Company. ... view
Character:
Walter Bernard, Jr. (2 ep.)
American Dad! Animation, Comedy
Feb 2005 (first aired)
The series focuses on an eccentric motley crew that is the Smith family and their three housemates: Father, husband, and breadwinner Stan Smith; his b ... view
Character:
Josh Groban (voice) (1 ep.)
Daniel (voice) (1 ep.)
Whiny Parishioner (voice) (1 ep.)
2004
Widely-acclaimed contemporary classical singer Josh Groban performs for a full house at Los Angeles' Greek Theatre. ... view
Character:
Self
CSI: NY Crime, Drama, Mystery
Sep 2004 (first aired)
Follow the investigations of a team of NYPD forensic scientists and police officers identified as "Crime Scene Investigators". ... view
Character:
Josh Groban (1 ep.)
Open Access Documentary
Feb 2004 (first aired)
This original series from TTC travels around the world of tennis to get testimonials from the best players on the biggest venues in the sport. The "fr ... view
Character:
Self (1 ep.)
Jan 2004 (first aired)
Character:
Self (1 ep.)
2003
The Benny Anderson-Tim Rice-Björn Ulvaeus musical Chess, which began life as a two-LP recording in 1984, was presented at the New Amsterdam Theatre, ... view
Character:
Anatoly Sergievsky
Sep 2003 (first aired)
The Ellen DeGeneres Show, often shortened to just Ellen, is an American television talk show hosted by comedian/actress Ellen DeGeneres. ... view
Character:
Self (1 ep.)
Jun 2003 (first aired)
WTTW’s legendary and groundbreaking music series filmed in the intimate Grainger Studio presents spectacular performances that make you feel like yo ... view
Character:
Unknown/various (2 ep.)
Jimmy Kimmel Live! Talk, Comedy
Jan 2003 (first aired)
Jimmy Kimmel Live! is an American late-night talk show, created and hosted by Jimmy Kimmel and broadcast on ABC. ... view
Character:
Self (4 ep.)
Self - Musical Guest (1 ep.)
2002
A collection on DVD of her first hits with special features of duet with Josh Groban on "The Prayer", backstage with Charlotte Church, an interview, a ... view
Character:
Self
2002
Hosted by composer & arranger extraordinaire David Foster, the Concert for World Children's Day. Recorded at the Arie Crown Theater of the McCormick P ... view
Character:
Self
American Idol Reality
Jun 2002 (first aired)
Each year, hopeful singers from all over the country audition to be part of one of the biggest shows in American television history. Who will become t ... view
Character:
Self (1 ep.)
Charlotte Church: Enchantment Music, Documentary
2002
On September 18th, 2001, international 15-year-old superstar Charlotte Church returned to her hometown of Cardiff, Wales for a breathtaking performanc ... view
Character:
Live from E! Talk, Reality
Jan 2002 (first aired)
The pre-show to the major award shows that airs on E! Entertainment Television. Live From the Red Carpet covers celebrity arrivals and gets you right ... view
Character:
Self (1 ep.)
2002
Josh Groban In Concert is a special package, including a DVD featuring footage from his PBS Great Performances appearance and a CD including songs not ... view
Character:
Self
Star Academy Reality
Oct 2001 (first aired)
Star Academy is a French reality television show produced by the Dutch company Endemol. It consists of a contest of young singers. It spawned an equal ... view
Character:
Self (4 ep.)
2001
Superstar crossover vocalist Sarah Brightman greets the new millennium with a bold sense of her unique musical niche in this live concert, La Luna. Dr ... view
Character:
Himself
Sep 1998 (first aired)
Character:
Self (1 ep.)
Ally McBeal Drama, Comedy
Sep 1997 (first aired)
Ally McBeal is a young lawyer working at the Boston law firm Cage and Fish. Ally's lives and loves are eccentric, humorous, dramatic with an incredib ... view
Character:
Malcolm Wyatt (2 ep.)
The View Talk
Aug 1997 (first aired)
ABC Daytime's morning chatfest, currently featuring Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin, Sara Haines, Alyssa Farah Griffin, and Ana Navarro discu ... view
Character:
Self (4 ep.)
Self - Guest (1 ep.)
Nov 1996 (first aired)
Never Mind the Buzzcocks is a comedy panel game show with a pop and rock music theme. The show is infamous for its dry, sarcastic humour and scathing, ... view
Character:
Self (1 ep.)
Self - Host (1 ep.)
Room 101 Comedy, Talk
Jul 1994 (first aired)
Fast-moving game show meets talk show, which sees Frank Skinner refereeing three celebrities each week as they compete to banish their top peeve or wo ... view
Character:
Self (1 ep.)
Sep 1993 (first aired)
Stepping into the late-late slot vacated by David Letterman, Conan O'Brien stars in a show that far outdoes its competition in sheer strangeness. Alon ... view
Character:
Self - Musical Guest (1 ep.)
GMTV News
Jan 1993 (first aired)
GMTV is the name of the national Channel 3 breakfast television contractor/licensee, broadcasting in the United Kingdom from 1 January 1993 to 3 Septe ... view
Character:
Self (2 ep.)
May 1992 (first aired)
Jay Leno hosts some of the biggest celebrities in the world. ... view
Character:
Self (3 ep.)
The Simpsons Family, Animation, Comedy
Dec 1989 (first aired)
Set in Springfield, the average American town, the show focuses on the antics and everyday adventures of the Simpson family; Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa ... view
Character:
Professor Frink's Singing Voice (voice) (1 ep.)
Sep 1988 (first aired)
A morning talk show with A-list celebrity guests, top-notch performances and one-of-a-kind segments that are unrivaled on daytime television, plus spo ... view
Character:
Self (2 ep.)
Self - Guest (1 ep.)
Wetten, dass..? Drama, Reality, Comedy, Talk
Feb 1981 (first aired)
A long-running German-language entertainment television show based on the format of the British show You Bet! and the American show Wanna Bet?. ... view
Character:
Self (1 ep.)
Feb 1979 (first aired)
Character:
Self (1 ep.)
3 nach 9 Talk
Nov 1974 (first aired)
Character:
Self (1 ep.)
Great Performances Comedy, Documentary, Drama
Jan 1971 (first aired)
The best in the performing arts from across America and around the world including a diverse programming portfolio of classical music, opera, popular ... view
Character:
Self (1 ep.)
Apr 1956 (first aired)
The Antoinette Perry Award for Excellence in Theatre, more commonly known as a Tony Award, recognizes achievement in live Broadway theatre. The awards ... view
Character:
Self - Host (1 ep.)
Mar 1953 (first aired)
An annual American awards ceremony honoring cinematic achievements in the film industry. The various category winners are awarded a copy of a statuett ... view
Character:
Self (1 ep.)
Self - Performer (1 ep.)
Today News, Talk
Jan 1952 (first aired)
Today is a daily American morning television show that airs on NBC. The program debuted on January 14, 1952. It was the first of its genre on American ... view
Character:
Self (1 ep.)