Jonathan Groff

Jonathan Groff
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Name:
Jonathan Groff
Real name:
Jonathan Drew Groff
Who is:
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Birth date:
(40 y.o.)
Place of birth:
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Height:
5'11 ft ()
Weight:
154 lb (70 kg)
Relationship:
single
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Birth Sign:
(characteristic)
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Jonathan Groff's Biography

Jonathan Groff shot to fame playing Patrick in HBO's comedy series Looking, a gently humorous show about three young gay friends navigating life and love in San Francisco. In 2017, Groff starred as a young FBI agent in a series that earned recognition as one of the year's best TV shows. Net worth: $5 millions.
American actor Jonathan Groff
American actor Jonathan Groff

Childhood

Jonathan is the younger of Jim and Julie Groff's two sons. He was born on March 26, 1986, in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Jonathan and his older brother were raised in the small town of Ronks, where his mother worked at a local school and his father trained harness racing horses.
Jonathan Groff as a child
Jonathan Groff as a child
The Groffs were a religious Methodist family. Jonathan later expressed gratitude to his parents for teaching him humility and respect for all people.
Jonathan Groff with his parents
Jonathan Groff with his parents
Both Jim and Julie Groff were athletic—they'd been star basketball players in college. Jonathan dreamed of acting from childhood, and his parents fully supported his passion—attending every school performance and cheering him on. In high school, he performed at the Fulton Opera House in the lead roles in The Sound of Music, My Fair Lady, Peter Pan, and other productions.

Career. The Beginning

In 2005, Jonathan landed a job at a Broadway theater, working as an understudy. In 2006, Groff became the breakout star of the rock musical Spring Awakening, earning a Tony Award nomination for Best Actor in a Musical.
Jonathan Groff in the Spring Awakening production
Jonathan Groff in the Spring Awakening production
In 2007 the actor made his big-screen debut in the TV series One Life to Live. The following year, he landed guest roles in the drama Pretty/Handsome with Joseph Fiennes and the comedy Taking Woodstock alongside Henry Goodman, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Liev Schreiber, and Paul Dano.
Jonathan Groff in the Glee series
Jonathan Groff in the Glee series
Groff starred in a few TV series between 2008 and 2013. He played Jesse St. James across four seasons of Fox's hit musical series Glee, with his character's storyline concluding when Jesse married Rachel (Lea Michele). He played the lead roles in the series The Good Wife and Boss, which made him a recognized and popular actor.
Glee - Another One Bites the Dust (Full Performance + Scene) 1x21

Best Roles

In 2014, the actor broke out from the pack of promising young talent with his starring role in the HBO comedy series Looking, which followed the lives of three gay friends in San Francisco. With its sharp wit, tasteful approach, and charming performances from the cast, this story of three friends resonated with audiences worldwide, despite tackling subject matter some considered controversial.
Jonathan Groff in the movie Looking
That same year, Jonathan appeared in Ryan Murphy's HBO film The Normal Heart, which dealt with the early days of the AIDS crisis. The film is based on Larry Kramer's acclaimed play of the same name, which drew from real events during the 1980s AIDS epidemic in New York. In this powerful drama, Murphy delivers a message about our shared humanity in the face of tragedy and the devastating cost of indifference. In The Normal Heart, Jonathan delivers a small but deeply moving performance as Craig Donner, a young man facing the crisis.
Jonathan Groff in The Normal Heart
Jonathan Groff in The Normal Heart
The leading cast of The Normal Heart includes Mark Ruffalo, Jim Parsons and Matt Bomer; Julia Roberts also stars in the movie. Both the movie and the actors were nominated for Emmy and Golden Globe awards.
The Normal Heart - Trailer
In 2013, Groff lent his voice to Kristoff in Disney's animated blockbuster Frozen.

The Looking movie arrived in 2016, providing closure to the beloved HBO series. Fans came to identify Groff closely with his character Patrick, who represented hope and compassion.

In David Fincher's 2017 Netflix series Mindhunter—which echoes the dark psychological territory of his films Seven and Zodiac—Groff stars as one of two FBI agents investigating what transforms ordinary people into violent killers. The other agent is played by Holt McCallany.
Jonathan Groff in the Mindhunter series
The series became a hit thanks to its gripping storylines and meticulous period detail that perfectly captured the late '70s atmosphere, plus the compelling dynamic between the gruff, old-school agent Tench (Holt McCallany) and the cerebral, methodical agent Ford (Jonathan Groff).

Jonathan Groff's Personal Life

In 2006, Jonathan was diagnosed with melanoma, but early detection and surgery, along with his family's support, led to a full recovery.

In 2009, Groff publicly came out and began openly discussing his relationship with Broadway actor Gavin Creel, whom he had been dating for over a year.
Jonathan Groff and his ex-boyfriend Gavin Creel
Jonathan Groff and his ex-boyfriend Gavin Creel
Groff later dated actor Zachary Quinto for three years before they split in 2013. The couple split up in 2013.
Jonathan Groff and Zachary Quinto
Jonathan Groff and Zachary Quinto
Since 2018, Jonathan Groff has been dating choreographer Corey Baker.
Jonathan Groff and Corey Baker
Jonathan Groff and Corey Baker
Jonathan is famous for his active support in campaigning for LGBT rights. In 2015 he was honored by Equality Pennsylvania Award.

Jonathan Groff Now

In 2019, Jonathan voiced Kristoff in "Frozen 2". Around the same time, Groff was cast in "The Matrix Resurrections." In 2020, the filmed version of "Hamilton" featuring Groff premiered on Disney+.
Hamilton: Official trailer

Jonathan Groff: latest news and articles

  • Oh.. I didn`t even expect Jonathan Groff to be gay. And such a cool handsome guy! I was even in love with him
    2021-05-13 13:07:54
  • In the «The Normal Heart» there is the topic of AIDS.. It is very important to talk about it. Groff is great there!
    2021-04-24 10:30:02
  • I agree that in the series «Looking» just such a subtle humor. I really liked it :) and Jonathan Groff is handsome, of course!
    2021-03-09 23:45:32
  • I remember I liked the series «Glee» a few years ago I watched it. I do music myself, so I never miss films and series with this theme. Groff was one of my favorites.
    2021-02-23 15:03:09
  • Well done, Jonathan, played in the theater since childhood. Yes, and respect to his parents, which encouraged his craving for art.
    2021-01-01 22:13:06
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