James Corden net worth is estimated to be around $70 million as of 2024. James Corden is an English actor, comedian, and TV host born on August 22, 1978. In the UK he’s famous for co-creating and starring in the hit BBC sitcom “Gavin & Stacey.” In the US he’s best known for hosting “The Late Late Show” with James Corden on CBS from 2015 to 2023.
Corden co-wrote and starred in “Gavin & Stacey” from 2007 to 2010 earning a BAFTA Award for Best Comedy Performance. He also featured on the UK No.1 single “Shout” with Dizzee Rascal. In 2011, he created the popular Carpool Karaoke segment. Corden has hosted the Brit Awards multiple times and the Tony and Grammy Awards on several occasions.
He has acted in movies like “Gulliver’s Travels,” “Kill Your Friends,” and “Peter Rabbit” and appeared in musical films such as “Into the Woods,” “Cats,” “The Prom,” and “Cinderella.”
In 2011, James Corden starred in the National Theatre’s “One Man, Two Guvnors,” which moved to Broadway and won him a Tony Award for Best Actor. He received the BAFTA Britannia Award for British Artist of the Year in 2015 and has won 9 Primetime Emmy Awards out of 22 nominations. Corden was also honored with an OBE in 2015 for his contributions to drama.
James Corden in Brief
| Full Name | James Kimberley Corden |
| Date of Birth | August 22, 1978 |
| Place of Birth | London, England |
| Occupation | Actor, Comedian, TV Host |
| Height | 5 feet 8 inches (173 cm) |
| Spouse | Julia Carey |
| Children | Max, Carey, Charlotte |
| Net Worth | $70 million |
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What is James Corden Net Worth in 2024?
James Corden is an English actor, comedian, and TV host with a net worth of $70 Million as of 2024, according to Celebrity Net Worth. The main source of James Corden’s net worth comes from his work as a television host, particularly from “The Late Late Show with James Corden.”
He earns a significant salary from hosting the show, and his popularity has grown through his entertaining segments like “Carpool Karaoke.”
Besides this, he has also made money from acting in movies and TV shows, writing, producing, and his work in theater, including his Tony Award-winning role in “One Man, Two Guvnors.” Corden’s diverse talents in entertainment have all contributed to his overall wealth.
James Corden’s Early Life and Education
James Corden was born in Hillingdon, Greater London. His parents are Margaret and Malcolm Corden. Malcolm was a musician with the Royal Air Force band before working as a Christian book salesman. Margaret worked as a social worker.
James grew up in Hazlemere, Buckinghamshire, and went to Park Middle School and Holmer Green Upper School. He has two sisters.
James Corden’s Career
Early career
James Corden’s career started at 18 when he appeared in the 1996 musical Martin Guerre. He later made his TV debut as a reporter on BBC’s “Good Morning” with Anne and Nick where he interviewed Meat Loaf. Corden’s early TV roles included Gareth Jones in “Boyz Unlimited” and he also appeared in Tango ads and had a part in “Teachers” and “Hollyoaks.”
He had guest spots on “Little Britain” and “Dalziel and Pascoe” in 2004. His early film work included “Whatever Happened to Harold Smith?,” “All or Nothing,” “Heartlands,” and “Cruise of the Gods.”
From 2000 to 2005, James Corden starred in “Fat Friends” as Jamie Rymer earning a nomination for a Royal Television Society Award. In 2004, he played Timms in the London and Broadway productions of “The History Boys” and appeared in the 2006 film adaptation. Corden is also featured in the film Starter for 10.
Gavin & Stacey
Corden co-created and starred in the BBC Three sitcom “Gavin & Stacey” from 2007 to 2010 with Ruth Jones. The show was a hit earning Corden several awards including Best Male Comedy Performer and the show winning Best New British Television Comedy at the 2007 British Comedy Awards.
At the 2008 BAFTAs Corden won Best Male Comedy Performance and the show won the Audience Award for Programme of the Year. “Gavin & Stacey” also won Best TV Comedy and Most Popular Comedy Programme awards in 2008 and 2010 respectively. The show returned for a special Christmas episode in 2019 which became the most-watched Christmas Day show in the UK in over a decade.
During this time Corden’s other projects had mixed results. He guest-hosted Big Brother’s “Big Mouth” and appeared in “How to Lose Friends & Alienate People.” He collaborated with Mathew Horne on “Horne & Corden” a sketch show that received poor reviews.
James Corden starred in “Lesbian Vampire Killers,” “Telstar,” and “Planet 51.” He co-presented the Brit Awards with Horne and Kylie Minogue in 2009 and appeared in a Comic Relief sketch.
In 2010, James Corden began hosting “A League of Their Own” and presented “Sport Relief 2010.” He took part in the “Comedy Gala” and performed at the “Britain’s Got Talent” finale. He appeared in Doctor Who episodes and was part of the voice cast for “Animals United.”
One Man Two Guvnors
Corden presented at the Brit Awards in February 2011 and reprised his “Gavin & Stacey” role for Comic Relief where he first introduced Carpool Karaoke. His performance in “One Man Two Guvnors” earned him critical acclaim and a Tony Award for Best Actor. He also appeared in the music video for “Mama Do the Hump” and continued his role on Broadway in 2012.
In 2012, James Corden hosted the Brit Awards for the third time and starred in “Into the Woods.” He narrated Esio Trot and voiced “Biggie in Trolls.” He co-created and starred in “The Wrong Mans” which aired on BBC Two and Hulu.
The Late Late Show
In March 2015, Corden took over as host of “The Late Late Show” where he became famous for Carpool Karaoke, Drop the Mic, and Crosswalk the Musical. His Carpool Karaoke with Adele was a top viral video in 2016. On “The Late Late Show,” Carpool Karaoke has featured a range of big-name celebrities. Mariah Carey, Elton John, Britney Spears, Justin Bieber, Stevie Wonder, and many more have joined in for these fun car rides. He won an Emmy for the special Carpool Karaoke: When Corden Met McCartney.
Corden hosted the Tony Awards and Grammy Awards. In 2019, he starred in the film “Cats” which was critically panned and in 2020 his role in “The Prom” faced backlash for being offensive. He also received criticism for his role in “Cinderella.”
The Constituent
James Corden will return to the stage in March 2024 starring in Joe Penhall’s political drama “The Constituent” at The Old Vic in London. The play will run from June to August 2024.
James Corden’s Personal Life
James Corden shared an apartment with Dominic Cooper his co-star from The History Boys for several years. Through Cooper Corden met his future wife Julia Carey who had been a friend of Cooper’s for a long time. Corden and Carey got married on September 15, 2012, and they have three children together. Corden is also a fan of the Premier League team West Ham United.
In September 2012, Corden opened up about his life on the BBC radio show “Desert Island Discs” including his controversial Tony Award acceptance speech from that year.
In 2015, Corden was honored with the title Officer of the Order of the British Empire for his contributions to drama. He received the award from Princess Anne at Buckingham Palace in June 2015.
Corden lives in Los Angeles with his family but also keeps homes in Belsize Park London and Templecombe House in Wargrave Berkshire.
During the COVID-19 pandemic in April 2020, Corden covered the salaries of his furloughed Late Late Show employees and partnered with the NBA to raise funds for Feed the Children. In January 2022, he tested positive for COVID-19 but noted that he was fully vaccinated and doing well.
In 2022, Corden faced a ban from New York’s Balthazar restaurant after being reported as rude to the staff. The ban was lifted after Corden apologized to the restaurant’s owner Keith McNally both privately and publicly admitting his behavior was unkind.
James Corden Real Estate
In October 2017, James bought a mansion in Brentwood, Los Angeles, for $9.7 million. The seller was Steve Levitan, the creator of “Modern Family.” James and his wife put the house up for sale in February 2022, asking for $22 million. They sold it in May 2023 for $17 million.
James also owns a home in Belsize Park, London, and Templecombe House in Wargrave, Berkshire.
