Who is Jonathan Groff?
JONATHAN Groff may have made a name for himself as a star on Broadway, but he also made a seamless transition to being one of Hollywood’s biggest names
The multi-talented actor and singer has already earned dozens of awards and accolades, including an Emmy nomination, a Grammy Award, and most recently, a Tony Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical.
Who is Jonathan Groff?
Jonathan Groff was born on March 26, 1985, in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Jonathan Groff is a versatile singer and actor who performs on stage and on television.
Jonathan shot to fame when for his role in the original Broadway production of Spring Awakening, where he played the role of Melchior Gabor in 2006.
From 2010 to 2015, he starred as Jesse St. James in Glee.
He later starred as Patrick Murray in the HBO series, Looking.
In 2015, he featured in Broadway’s Hamilton, where he played the role of King George III.
From 2017 to 2019, he received critical and commercial acclaim for his role as Holden Ford in the Netflix crime thriller series, Mindhunter.
He also famously voiced Kristoff in Disney’s Frozen franchise, appearing in the brand’s feature and short films.
In 2023, Groff appeared in M. Night Shyamalan’s psychological thriller film, Knock at the Cabin.
He also starred as Franklin Shepard in Merrily We Roll Along, which earned him a 2024 Tony Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical.
What is Jonathan Groff’s net worth?
As of June 2024, Jonathan Groff has an estimated net worth of about $5 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth.
His source of wealth stems from his decades-long career in theater, acting, and music.
He also earns income from brand endorsements and sponsorships.
Along with amassing quite a fortune, Jonathan has also been passionate about giving back.
He’s volunteered with several charities, and is a longtime supporter of:
- Broadway Cares
- Elton John AIDS Foundation
- Habitat For Humanity
- Actors Fund of America
- Theatre Development Fund
- Color of Change
Is Jonathan Groff single?
Jonathan Groff is currently single.
After being linked to Zachary Quinto and Gavin Creel, multiple outlets reported that he was last dating Corey Baker.
The pair are said to have started dating in 2018 after they met at the Christchurch International Music Theatre Summer School, in New Zealand, where they were both teachers.
Corey is a choreographer who was born and raised in New Zealand.
While Jonathan keeps his private life away from social media, the duo reportedly broke up sometime in 2020.
Commenting on his private life on social media, Jonathan said in an interview with Broadway: “I think social media is great.”
“It’s useful in so many ways, but I think in order for it to be effective for any particular person, you also have to be really into it.”
“You can’t really half-ass it. I don’t like being on my phone. It’s just not my thing.”
“I don’t think it would be effective simply because it’s not something that gets my heart rate going.”
“No one has ever pressured me into using it,” he added.