James Corden

Actor, Writer, Producer, Comedian, Television Host, Singer

British Hillingdon, London, England Leo 173 cm

Quick Info

ProfessionActor, Writer, Producer, Comedian, Television Host, Singer
NationalityBritish
Date of Birth22/08/1978
Age48 years
BirthplaceHillingdon, London, England
Zodiac SignLeo

Latest News about James Corden

11/06/2026

James Corden returned to U.S. late-night television on 11 June 2026 with a World Cup-themed Fox after-show called After Hours with James Corden. The program launched on the opening day of the tournament and featured Rio Ferdinand and Ian Karmel as co-hosts.

15/05/2026

James Corden said in May 2026 that there is an episode of Gavin and Stacey he considers especially poor, drawing renewed attention to the long-running sitcom. The remarks were made during coverage of the show and prompted discussion among fans about the series' most uneven installment.

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameJames Kimberley Corden
NicknameJames

Physical Stats & More

Height173 cm
Weight90 kg
Eye ColorBlue
Hair ColorLight Brown

Educational Qualification(s)

College/UniversityNot Known
Educational QualificationDegree in Arts and Drama

Personal Life

Zodiac sign/Sun signLeo
School
  • Park Middle School, Buckinghamshire, England
  • Holmer Green Upper School, Buckinghamshire, England
  • Jackie Palmer Stage School, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, England
ReligionNot Religious
Food HabitNon-Vegetarian
Hobbies
  • Watching Football and Movies
  • Hanging out
  • Listening to Music

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Affairs/Girlfriends
  • Shelley White (1995-2003)
  • Sheridan Smith (2007-2009)
  • Lily Allen (2008)
  • Caroline Flack (2009)
  • Julia Carey (2009-Present)
Marriage Date15/09/2012

Family

Wife/SpouseJulia Carey (Television Producer)
Children
  • Max (Born: 22 March 2011)
  • Carey (Born: 27 October 2014)
  • Charlotte (Born: 12 December 2017)
Parents
Paternal GrandfatherCedric Kimberley Corden
Paternal GrandmotherIsabel J. Pattison
FatherMalcolm Corden (Musician in Royal Air Force band)
MotherMargaret Corden (Social Worker)
Siblings
  • Andrea Henry (Older Sister)
  • Ruth Corden (Younger Sister)

Career

Debut
FilmTwenty Four Seven (1997)
TVOut of Tune (1996)
TheatreMartin Guerre (1996)
Awards, Honours, Achievements
  • Won 'British Comedy Awards' for Gavin & Stacey
  • Won 'British Academy Television Awards' for Gavin & Stacey
  • Hosted the Tony Awards in 2016 and 2019
  • Hosted the Grammy Awards in 2017 and 2018
  • Bestowed with an OBE for services to drama
  • Won Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play for One Man, Two Guvnors (2012)
  • Won multiple Emmy Awards for The Late Late Show with James Corden
Controversies
  • Made a comment on Samantha Bee
  • Made a controversial joke on Harvey Weinstein at a charity event

Favourites

FoodShake Shack Burger
ComedianJack Whitehall
Destinations
  • London
  • Tokyo
FilmAs Good as it Gets (1997)
RapperKanye West
TV ShowThe West Wing (1999-2006)
Record ProducerJimmy Iovine
Football ClubWest Ham United

Social Media

Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/j_corden/
Twitterhttps://x.com/JKCorden
Xhttps://x.com/JKCorden

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. James Corden smokes.
2. James Corden drinks alcohol.
3. Corden's father was a musician in the Royal Air Force band, and his mother was a volunteer.
4. He starred in the 1996 musical Martin Guerre at the age of 18.
5. Corden co-starred and co-wrote the Gavin & Stacey series with Ruth Jones.
6. He succeeded Craig Ferguson as the host of The Late Late Show in 2015.
7. James Corden invited rapper Kanye West twice on his show, but West bailed both times.
8. He was bestowed with an OBE for his contribution to the drama field.
9. Corden is an advocate for the UK-based charity Comic Relief.
10. He hosted The Late Late Show on CBS from 2015 to 2023, creating popular segments like Carpool Karaoke, Crosswalk the Musical, Drop the Mic, and Fill Your Guts or Spill Your Guts.

Also born on 22 August

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