James Corden

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/james-corden

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Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was James Corden born?August 22, 1978
2. Where was James Corden born?Hillingdon, London, England
3. What is the primary career roles?Actor, comedian, writer, producer, singer, television host
4. What is the significant awards?Multiple Primetime Emmy Awards (12), Tony Award, BAFTA Television Award
5. Who is James Corden?James Corden is a British comedian, actor, and TV host who is known for making people laugh on shows and in movies.
6. What show did he create that made him famous in the UK?He co‑created and starred in the BBC sitcom "Gavin & Stacey," which won a BAFTA for Best Comedy Performance.

Critically Acclaimed: Praised highly by professional reviewers for artistic merit and quality.
BAFTA Television Award: An award presented annually by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts for excellence in television.
Tony Award: An award presented annually for excellence in live Broadway theatre productions.
Primetime Emmy Awards: Awards presented in the United States for excellence in television programming during evening hours.