James Corden Biography & Net Worth

James Corden Biography & Net Worth

One of the most popular actors of our time is James Corden, the English actor, comedian, and TV host from Hillingdon, London. He is well known as the host of “The Late Late Show with James Corden“, the late-night television show on CBS. James Corden net worth has risen to a well-deserved sum suitable for a befitting man like James, so what do you know about James Corden?

Early Life & Childhood

James Corden was born as James Kimberley Corden on the 22nd of August, 1978, to Malcolm and Margaret Corden, in Hillingdon, London. In the company of his parents and two sisters, he experienced his childhood in Hazlemere, in Buckinghamshire. When the time was right, he was enrolled in Park Middle School and also Holmer Green Upper School.

Although he was raised in Salvation Army Church, James Corden has stated that he no longer identifies as a Christian. Furthermore, he studied drama at the Jackie Palmer Stage.

Career & Profession

James Corden started his career by taking up small roles in a number of television shows including Teachers, Boyz Unlimited, Little Britain, Hollyoaks, and Dalziel and Pascoe. He also appeared in several films such as Curse of the Gods and Whatever Happened to Harold Smith. However, fame went the actors way when he played a role in the popular British drama series Fat Friends, which aired on ITV from the year 2000. The television show was an average success, as he recorded a reasonable income and won a number of important awards and nominations. In the ensuing years, the rising star appeared in several movies such as How to Lose Friends and Alienate People, Started for Ten, and The History Boys. More success and fame went his way when he started hosting the British sports-based game television show ‘A League of Their Own’ in 2010. In the same year, he featured in the American adventure fantasy comedy film Gulliver’s Travels which was directed by Rob Letterman. In 2011, he acted the lead role in One Man, Two Guvnors , a popular award-winning comedy play.

Over the next few years, he continued to appear in several films, such as Trolls, Kill Your Friends, Into the Woods, and Begin Again. In the year 2015, he started to host the television show titled The Late Late Show with James Corden. Which since the day it started to air has been well-received by both critics and audience.

James Corden’s Movies

• All or Nothing
• The Last Hangman
•  Begin Again
• One Chance
• TwentyFourSeven
• The History Boys
• Heartlands
• The Lady in the Van

Awards & Achievements

Throughout his career, James Corden has bagged several awards, which include a ‘British Comedy Award’ for “Best Male Comedy Newcomer” for his role in the 2007 film ‘Gavin & Stacey’,  and ‘Drama Desk Award’ for “Outstanding Actor” for his performance in the 2012 play ‘One Man, Two Guvnors’. He continued in winning ways in the year 2015, as he won a ‘Britannia Award’ for “British Artist of the Year”.

He has been appointed “Officer of the Order of the British Empire” in the year for his contribution to drama in the year 2015.

Personal Life & Children

James Corden is a married man.  He got married in 2012 to television producer Julia Carey, with whom he shares three children. As a kindhearted philanthropist, he has supported several organizations such as the Teenage Cancer Trust and UNICEF. He is known as one of the “nicest stars of Britain” due to his generosity.

Corden lives in Los Angeles, California with his wife and children. He also maintains a home in Belsize Park in London. As an avid sports lover, he supports the English National team, and also West Ham football club of the English Premier League.

Physical Appearance

James Corden has a height of 179cm and weighs 92kg. His hair is light brown in color and his eyes are blue.

James Corden Net Worth

James Corden, the English actor, and television host from Hillingdon, London is well known as the host of “The Late Late Show with James Corden”, the late-night television show on CBS. In 2020, James Corden net worth has risen to a well-deserved sum suitable due to all the income he has been receiving since he made his debut as an 18-year old stage actor in 1996. He started his professional career by taking up small roles in a number of television shows including Teachers, Boyz Unlimited, Little Britain, Hollyoaks, and Dalziel and Pascoe. He also appeared in several films such as Curse of the Gods and Whatever Happened to Harold Smith. However, fame went the actors way when he played a role in the popular British drama series Fat Friends, which aired on ITV from the year 2000. The television show was an average success, as it recorded a reasonable income and won a number of important awards and nominations. James Corden went on to act in several successful films and television series, as well as hosted a number of television shows.

James Corden net worth is estimated at $12 million.