Describing himself as the "chunky unit", James Kimberley Corden was born in Hillingdon, London and raised in Buckinghamshire, the son of Margaret , the big hit of the 2007 season, winning British Film Academy awards for them both as Best Comedy Show and for James as Best Comedy Actor. He also persuaded three of the erstwhile "History Boys" to make cameo appearances as Gavin's stag party friends. In 2011 he found fame as a stage actor in the acclaimed farce 'One Man, Two Guv'nors' transferring with it from London to Broadway, thus beginning Transatlantic success topped in 2015 when he became the host of CBS 'The Late, Late Show'.
Son of Malcolm Corden (b. 1951) and Margaret Corden (ne Collins).
Brother of Andrea Corden Henry (ne Corden) (b. 1975) and Ruth Corden (b. 1982).
Paternal grandson of Cedric (b. 1929) and Isabel (ne Pattison) Corden (b. 1931).
Uncle of Joel (b. 2003) and Ellen Henry , via sister Andrea.
Is the former roommate of Dominic Cooper.
Is a West Ham United supporter.
Was in a relationship with "Gavin & Stacey" co-star Sheridan Smith twice. They began a relationship in November 2007 but later separated in March 2008, only to reconcile in February 2009. However they went on to separate permanently in August 2009 due to work commitments.
Confirmed his engagement to Julia Carey , having proposed on Christmas Day after planting an engagement ring in her stocking (29 December 2010).
Became a father for the first time at age 32, when his fiance Julia Carey gave birth to their son, Max McCartney Kimberley Corden, on 22 March 2011.
Won the 2012 Tony Award as Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Play for "One Man, Two Guvnors".
Married fiance Julia Carey in a private ceremony at Babington House in Somerset before 60 guests, wearing a Saville Row navy suit (15 September 2012).
Became a father for the 2nd time, at age 36, when his wife Julia Carey Corden gave birth to their daughter, Carey Corden, on 27 October 2014.
Favorite comedian of Anna Wintour.
He was awarded the OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) in the 2015 Queens New Years Honours List for his services to drama. He is an actor in London NW3, England.
Best friends with Emily Blunt , who is a big fan of him.
