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| Josh Groban | |
|---|---|
| Name | Josh Groban |
| Birth name | Joshua Winslow Groban |
| Birth date | January 27, 1981 |
| Birth place | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Genres | Classical crossover, pop, adult contemporary |
| Occupations | Singer, songwriter, actor |
| Years active | 1997–present |
| Labels | Reprise, Warner Bros. |
Josh Groban is an American singer, songwriter, and actor known for a powerful baritone voice and a repertoire spanning classical crossover, pop, and musical theater. He rose to prominence in the early 2000s and has released multiple platinum albums, headlined international tours, and appeared on stage and screen. Groban has collaborated with a wide range of artists and institutions across popular music, classical music, and entertainment.
Groban was born in Los Angeles, California, and raised in the Los Angeles County suburbs near Burbank, California. He is the son of a real estate developer and a schoolteacher with a background that includes Lebanon and Poland through family ancestry. He attended Glendale High School and later studied at Atlantic Theater Company workshops and performed with the Valley Youth Theater. Groban took private vocal lessons and studied classical and operatic repertoire, receiving coaching influenced by traditions from Bel Canto-style pedagogy and repertoire associated with Giuseppe Verdi, Giacomo Puccini, and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. He also pursued higher education at California State University, Northridge before leaving to focus on a professional career.
Groban's early break came after performing on a television special hosted by David Foster, leading to a contract with Reprise Records and collaborations with industry figures such as David Foster and Cliff Eidelman. His self-titled debut album reached audiences for its mix of Italian language songs, English ballads, and crossover arrangements influenced by artists like Andrea Bocelli, Sarah Brightman, and Celine Dion. Subsequent studio albums—such as "Closer", "Awake", and "Illuminations"—featured arrangements by producers connected to Rick Rubin, Marius de Vries, and orchestral conductors associated with London Symphony Orchestra concerts. Groban has worked with singers and songwriters including various peers, duet partners like Idina Menzel, Barbra Streisand, Tony Bennett, Faith Hill, and guest appearances with ensembles like Trans-Siberian Orchestra.
He has headlined tours in North America, Europe, and Asia, performing in venues ranging from the Madison Square Garden to the Royal Albert Hall, and has sung with major orchestras including the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, and the New York Philharmonic. Groban's repertoire spans popular standards, pop compositions, and classical art songs—drawing on composers and lyricists such as Lerner and Loewe, Stephen Sondheim, Ludovico Einaudi, and contemporary songwriters like Sia. He has released holiday albums, live concert recordings, and compilation projects distributed by labels such as Warner Music Group and has charted on the Billboard 200 and international charts in the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia.
Groban has appeared on television programs and series including guest roles and recurring appearances on shows like Ally McBeal, which helped raise his profile, and he has performed on broadcast specials such as the Grammy Awards and the Tony Awards. His stage work includes roles in musical theater productions influenced by works from Andrew Lloyd Webber and song cycles reminiscent of Stephen Sondheim; he also appeared in productions staged in theaters associated with the Roundabout Theatre Company and regional companies in California and New York City. Groban expanded into film and television acting with roles in projects connected to studios like Warner Bros. Pictures and television networks including NBC and CBS. He has been a guest mentor and coach on talent shows and participated in televised benefit concerts for organizations such as Live Aid-style events and charity telethons.
Groban maintains residences in Los Angeles and has spent time living in Manhattan while working on albums and theatrical projects. He is known to socialize and collaborate within networks that include entertainers like Ben Affleck, Jennifer Garner, and musicians who perform at high-profile philanthropic galas hosted by institutions such as the Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall. Groban has publicly discussed vocal health, lifestyle choices to sustain a singing career, and friendships with fellow performers including numerous artists from classical and popular music spheres.
Groban co-founded and supports philanthropic initiatives including organizations modeled after youth arts education groups like the Perelman Performing Arts Center programs and independent nonprofits supporting music education in schools across the United States. He has participated in benefit concerts and fundraising events for causes tied to UNICEF, Save the Children, and disaster relief efforts coordinated with entities such as the American Red Cross. Groban has also lent his voice and time to campaigns partnering with cultural institutions like the Kennedy Center and arts advocacy coalitions that engage with public figures, foundations, and corporations to expand access to music education and performance opportunities.
Groban's recordings and performances have earned chart success and nominations at major award ceremonies including the Grammy Awards and American Music Awards. He has received honors from music industry organizations such as the Recording Industry Association of America and accolades from performing arts institutions like the Tony Awards community for concert and theatrical contributions. Groban's work has been recognized in international markets through awards and certifications from bodies like the British Phonographic Industry, Music Canada, and the Australian Recording Industry Association for sales, touring, and philanthropic achievements.
Category:American singers Category:American male actors