Cast

Joel Grey

1932

Active years (films on this site)

1972–2000

Genres

DramaMusicalMysterySci-FiCrime

Schools and movements

American Independent CinemaContemporary European Art CinemaNew Hollywood

Directors worked with

Bob Fosse1 filmSteven Soderbergh1 filmLars von Trier1 film

Biography

Joel Grey is an American actor, singer, dancer, photographer, and theatre director. He is best known for portraying the Master of Ceremonies in the musical Cabaret on Broadway and in Bob Fosse's 1972 film adaptation. He has won an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, a Golden Globe Award, and a Tony Award for his performances in the Cabaret stage musical and film. He was presented a Lifetime Achievement Tony Award at the 76th Tony Awards in 2023.

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Awards and honours

International

• Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical 1967
• Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture 1972
• National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Supporting Actor 1972
• Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor 1973
• BAFTA Award for Most Promising Newcomer to Leading Film Roles 1973
• Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical 1997
• Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Director of a Play 2011
• Drama League Award

National / local

• star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

3 films on this site

1. Cabaret 1972 · Bob Fosse · IMDb 7.8 · Cast
2. Kafka 1991 · Steven Soderbergh · IMDb 6.8 · Cast
3. Dancer in the Dark 2000 · Lars von Trier · IMDb 7.9 · Cast