James Corden has already made a name for himself in the U.K. before getting widespread attention internationally, thanks to his talk show The Late Late Show. Today, he’s one of the most famous hosts in the industry and is also a known actor on TV and in movies and theater.
In his almost 30 years in the business, take a look at Corden’s life, career, and net worth.
James Corden’s Career
In the U.K., the 44-year-old is best known for co-writing and starring in the critically acclaimed BBC sitcom Gavin & Stacey, which aired from 2007 to 2010. He won the BAFTA Television Award for Best Comedy Performance for this show.
From there, he collaborated with Dizzee Rascal on the No. 1 U.K. single “Shout” and joined the charity telethon Comic Relief in 2011, giving birth to his infamous Carpool Karaoke.
He then co-presented the Brit Awards with Kylie Minogue and Matthew Horne in 2009 and hosted the event solo between 2011 and 2014.
In 2015, the comedian rose to international prominence when he started hosting The Late Late Show with James Corden.
ALSO READ: Coco Austin Net Worth: See the Life and Career of Ice-T’s Wife
He then became the host of the Tony Awards in 2016 and 2019 and the Grammy Awards in 2017 and 2019. He has also presented the comedy panel show, A League of Their Own on Sky One since 2010.
As an actor, Corden appeared in Gulliver’s Travels, Into the Woods, and Kill Your Friends. He also lent his voice to the lead character of Peter Rabbit and its sequel Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway.
He also joined the cast of the musical films Cats, The Prom, and Cinderella.
Theater-wise, he played the lead role in the comedy play One Man, Two Guvnors, winning the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play for its Broadway production.
James Corden’s Salary and Net Worth
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Corden’s annual salary for his talk show was $9 million. He reportedly refused a $50 million contract to continue hosting the show on CBS.
YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE: Lili Reinhart Net Worth: See the Life and Career of the Riverdale Star
Today, he’s already worth $70 million.
James Corden Plays as a Kardashian Assistant
Corden was an assistant for Kim Kardashian, Khloe Kardashian, Kylie Jenner, and Kris Jenner for a day for The Late Late Show’s Take a Break skit.
The host did everything from making a smoothie to driving Kim to get her treats.
For his first task, Corden made Kris a smoothie that didn’t pass her taste. He next drove Kim to a gas station in her Rolls Royce to buy some chewing gum and gummy bears.
READ MORE: Kathy Griffin Net Worth: See the Life, Health and Career of the Seinfeld Star
He also visited Kylie’s office and was caught showering in the makeup mogul’s bathroom.
Of course, his work wouldn’t be complete without featuring the family’s famous salad bowl shake. Corden sat down with Khloe and fed her a fork full while making airplane noises.
For more James Corden news, stay tuned to EpicStream!
Explore new topics and discover content that's right for you!
Pop Culture