Joel Grey
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About
Academy Award-winner for his performance as Master of Ceremonies in the 1972 film adaptation of Cabaret, who won a Tony for the same role on Broadway. He appeared in multiple episodes of The Old Man in 2022.
Before Fame
He made his first stage appearance at the age of 10, performing with the Cleveland Play House. He later graduated from Alexander Hamilton High School in Los Angeles, California.
Trivia
He originated the role of George M. Cohan in the Broadway musical George M! and the role of the Wizard in Wicked, and he received his role on the sitcom Brooklyn Bridge, where he won a 1992 Emmy Award.
Family Life
His daughter is actress Jennifer Grey, star of the iconic film Dirty Dancing.
Associated With
He was the Ghost of Christmas Past in the 1999 version of A Christmas Carol, starring Patrick Stewart.
