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- Birthday: 1985-03-26
- Born Place: Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
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Jonathan Drew Groff , ジョナサン・グロフ, 조나단 그로프, 強納森・葛洛夫, جاناتان گروف
Jonathan Groff
Jonathan Groff is an American actor and singer renowned for his work on Broadway and in film and television. Born on March 26, 1985, in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, he gained early recognition for his role as Melchior Gabor in the original Broadway production of Spring Awakening (2006), which earned him a Tony Award nomination. Groff's versatility has led him to portray a range of characters across various mediums. In television, Groff is known for his role as Jesse St. James on Glee (2010–2015), where he showcased his singing talents. He also starred as Patrick Murray in HBO's Looking (2014–2016), a series that explored the lives of gay men in San Francisco . His portrayal of FBI agent Holden Ford in Netflix's Mindhunter (2017–2019) received critical acclaim for its depth and complexity . On Broadway, Groff's performance as King George III in the original production of Hamilton (2015) was widely praised, and he reprised the role in the filmed version for Disney+ in 2020. In 2024, he won a Tony Award for his portrayal of Franklin Shepard in the Broadway revival of Stephen Sondheim's Merrily We Roll Along. In film, Groff voiced the character Kristoff in Disney's Frozen (2013) and its sequel Frozen II (2019). He also appeared in M. Night Shyamalan's Knock at the Cabin (2023) . Groff's career reflects a commitment to diverse and challenging roles across stage and screen, solidifying his reputation as a multifaceted performer.
Person History
Frozen II (2019)
2019