Jonathan Groff

Jonathan Drew Groff (born March 26, 1985) is a highly acclaimed American actor and singer. Known for his versatile performances on stage and screen, Groff has earned significant awards including a Tony Award and a Grammy Award, as well as a nomination for a Primetime Emmy Award. He began his Broadway career with his debut in the musical 'In My Life' (2005). He gained recognition for his roles in the rock musical 'Spring Awakening' (2006) and the historical musical 'Hamilton' (2015). His television career started with a recurring guest star role as Jesse St. James in the Fox musical-comedy series 'Glee'. He portrayed FBI Special Agent Holden Ford in the Netflix crime drama 'Mindhunter' and was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award. He made his film debut in 'Taking Woodstock' (2009) and furthered his film career with roles in 'The Matrix Resurrections' (2021) and 'Knock at the Cabin' (2023). He also provided voices for characters in the Disney animated Frozen franchise. Groff was born and raised in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. His passion for theater and acting began in his formative years, with early influences from Julie Andrews' performance as Mary Poppins and Broadway star Sutton Foster. Groff was involved in many community productions throughout his teenager years before moving to New York City to kickstart his career.