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Joel Grey

What is joel grey?

· James MacDonald

Key facts

Birth name Joel David Katz[2]
Birth date April 11, 1932[2]
Birth place Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.[2]
Professions Actor, singer, dancer[2]
Best known for Master of Ceremonies in *Cabaret*[2]

Joel Grey is an American actor, singer, and dancer, born Joel David Katz on April 11, 1932, in Cleveland, Ohio. He is best known for playing the Master of Ceremonies in *Cabaret* on Broadway and in the 1972 film adaptation. [2]

Context

Joel Grey was born in Cleveland, Ohio, and is best known for his role as the Master of Ceremonies in *Cabaret*, both on Broadway and in the 1972 film [2]. He won an Academy Award and a Tony Award for this role [1]. He is the father of actress Jennifer Grey [2] and the son of musician Mickey Katz [2]. Grey was married to Jo Wilder from 1958 to 1982 [1].

Documented claims

  • Joel Grey won an Academy Award for his performance in the 1972 film *Cabaret*. [1]
  • He also won a Tony Award for the Broadway stage production of *Cabaret*. [1]
  • Joel Grey was married to Jo Wilder from 1958 to 1982. [1]

Questions and answers

What movie did Joel Grey win an Oscar for?

He won the Academy Award for his performance in the 1972 film *Cabaret* [1].

Is Jennifer Grey related to Joel Grey?

Yes, Jennifer Grey is Joel Grey's daughter [2].

Is Joel Grey still married?

Joel Grey was married to Jo Wilder from 1958 to 1982 [1].

Sources

  1. Joel Grey - The Official Masterworks Broadway Site — masterworksbroadway.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. Joel Grey Biography | Booking Info for Speaking Engagements — allamericanspeakers.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in People