James Corden

**James Kimberley Corden OBE** (born 22 August 1978) is an English actor, comedian, singer, writer, producer, and former television host who has been active in the entertainment industry since 1996. He is best known in the United Kingdom for co-writing and starring in the critically acclaimed BBC sitcom _Gavin & Stacey_. In the United States, he gained recognition as the host of _The Late Late Show with James Corden_, which aired on CBS from 2015 to 2023. Corden began his acting career on stage before transitioning to television and film. His career highlights include acting in films such as _Gulliver's Travels_ (2010), _Kill Your Friends_ (2015), and _Peter Rabbit_ (2018). He also starred in the musical films _Into the Woods_ (2014), _Cats_ (2019), _The Prom_ (2020), and _Cinderella_ (2021). Corden's contribution to the arts was recognized in 2015 when he was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for services to drama.