Actor

James Corden: Movies, Awards & Box Office

films: 68
on screen: 1997–2026
box office: $2.46B
nomination: 1
average score: 64

Born: August 22, 1978 (age 48)
Birthplace: Hillingdon, London, England
Full name: James Kimberley Corden
Citizenship: United Kingdom
Occupations: Actor, Comedian, Singer, Writer, Producer, Television host
Years active: 1996-present
Spouses: Julia Carey
Children: 3

Known for

The Best James Corden Movies

The highest-rated films James Corden is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Gavin & Stacey: The Finale (2024) scores highest, at 89. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.

Full ranking

Career at a glance

James Corden's Career in Numbers

James Corden's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres James Corden works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from TwentyFourSeven (1997) to The Christophers (2026), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.

James Corden Movies by Decade

1990s 2
2000s 8
2010s 23
2020s 11

The 2010s were James Corden's busiest decade, with 23 films.

James Corden Movies by Genre

Comedy 8
Adventure 6
Drama 5
Animation 3
Tv movie 3
Fantasy 3
Action 3
Music 2
Documentary 2
Family 2

Comedy is the genre James Corden has worked in most, with 8 films, ahead of adventure (6).

James Corden Career Milestones

First film: TwentyFourSeven 1997
Biggest box office hit: Ralph Breaks the Internet $529M worldwide
Best-rated film: Gavin & Stacey: The Finale Movie Echo Score 89
Newest film: The Christophers 2026

68 credits

James Corden Filmography: Every Movie

Every film James Corden is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 64. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

James Corden Movies as an Actor

James Corden in Documentaries & Specials

1 nomination

James Corden: Awards & Nominations

1 nomination across 1 award body. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.

All movie awards

78th Golden Globe Awards
- James Corden: Nominated Best Actor – Musical or Comedy The Prom

Biography

Who Is James Corden?

James Corden was born in Hillingdon, London, England in 1978 and is 48 years old. Credited on films since 1997, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

James Kimberley Corden OBE (born 22 August 1978) is an English actor, comedian, singer, writer, producer, and former television host who has been active in the entertainment industry since 1996. He is best known in the United Kingdom for co-writing and starring in the critically acclaimed BBC sitcom Gavin & Stacey. In the United States, he gained recognition as the host of The Late Late Show with James Corden, which aired on CBS from 2015 to 2023.

Corden began his acting career on stage before transitioning to television and film. His career highlights include acting in films such as Gulliver's Travels (2010), Kill Your Friends (2015), and Peter Rabbit (2018). He also starred in the musical films Into the Woods (2014), Cats (2019), The Prom (2020), and Cinderella (2021). Corden's contribution to the arts was recognized in 2015 when he was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for services to drama.

Works with

Who James Corden Makes Movies With

The actors and directors James Corden shares the most films with. Rob Brydon comes first, with 9 films together, followed by Alison Steadman (6).

FAQ

James Corden: Questions & Answers

How many movies James Corden has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has James Corden been in?

James Corden is credited on 68 films, from 1997 to 2026. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is James Corden's highest-grossing movie?

Ralph Breaks the Internet (2018) is James Corden's biggest box office hit, with $529M worldwide, ahead of Peter Rabbit (2018) ($352M). Across every film with box office figures, James Corden's movies have made $2.46B.

James Corden's biggest hits

What is the best James Corden movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, James Corden's best-rated film is Louis Tomlinson: All of Those Voices (2023) with a score of 92, followed by Gavin & Stacey: The Finale (2024) (89).

Best James Corden movies, ranked

Has James Corden won an Oscar?

James Corden has not been nominated for an Oscar. Across every ceremony in the awards database, James Corden has 0 wins from 1 nomination.

How old is James Corden?

James Corden is 48 years old, born on August 22, 1978 in Hillingdon, London, England.

What is James Corden's newest movie?

The most recent film on James Corden's filmography is The Christophers (2026), in the role of Barnaby Sklar.

Who does James Corden work with most often?

James Corden shares the most films with Rob Brydon (9 films), Alison Steadman (6 films) and Julia Davis (5 films).

The Best James Corden Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 68 credits.

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