“Late Late Show” Host James Corden: Five Things to Know
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Art Streiber/CBS(NEW YORK) — James Corden takes over for Craig Ferguson as new host of The Late Late Show Monday night.
His first guests will be Tom Hanks and Mila Kunis.
Corden, 36, is somewhat of an unknown, but there are several reasons why the British comedian-actor should soon be a household name.
Here are five things you should know about him:
1. He’s a Movie Star
The Late Late Show isn’t Corden’s first gig by any means. He starred in Into the Woods opposite Anna Kendrick and Meryl Streep, and has The Lady in the Van coming out soon, featuring Maggie Smith.
2. He’s an Award Winner
This versatile talent is also a Broadway star. Corden won a Tony in 2012 for Best Actor for his work in One Man, Two Guvnors. He’s starred in other plays including The History Boys and A Respectable Wedding.
3. He’s Married with Kids
Corden married Julia Carey in 2012 and the couple just welcomed their second child, daughter Carey, in October, who joined their 3-year-old son Max.
“Thanks for all your kind messages about the birth of our daughter. She’s beautiful and has made our family feel happy and complete,” he wrote on Nov. 1.
4. He’s a Brit
Corden was born in the London Borough of Hillingdon to Margaret and Malcolm Corden and grew up in Buckinghamshire.
“They’re all back in the U.K.,” Corden joked to Variety earlier this month about his fans and social media followers.
5. He’s Humble
He might be getting his own late-night talk show, but Corden told Variety he’s plenty nervous.
“There’s good nerves and there’s bad nerves,” he said. “It’s good nerves that spur you on, and bad nerves that debilitate you. If I can find the good nerves, I’ll be very grateful.
“I don’t know if I’m making a huge mistake,” Corden added. “But I’d rather regret doing something than not doing something. I think we have a real shot at enjoying ourselves for a bit, which is ultimately all you ever really want, isn’t it?”
CBS’ The Late Late Show with James Corden premieres late Monday night at 12:37 a.m. Eastern time.
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