Career Timeline of Jonathan Groff: Major Achievements and Milestones
How Jonathan Groff built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.
Jonathan Groff is an accomplished American actor and singer recognized for his work in theater, television, and film. He has garnered critical acclaim and received numerous accolades, including a Tony Award and a Grammy Award. Groff's versatility and talent have solidified his status as a prominent figure in the entertainment industry.
December 11, 2005: Closure of In My Life
On December 11, 2005, "In My Life", the musical in which Jonathan Groff made his Broadway debut, closed after 61 performances and was panned by critics.
2005: Broadway Debut in In My Life
In 2005, Jonathan Groff made his Broadway debut in the musical "In My Life".
August 5, 2006: End of Spring Awakening Off-Broadway Run
On August 5, 2006, the off-Broadway run of "Spring Awakening", starring Jonathan Groff as Melchior Gabor, concluded at the Atlantic Theater Company.
December 10, 2006: Broadway Debut of Spring Awakening
On December 10, 2006, Jonathan Groff debuted in the Broadway production of "Spring Awakening" at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre.
2006: Tony Nomination for Spring Awakening
In 2006, Jonathan Groff received a Tony nomination for his role as Melchior Gabor in the original production of "Spring Awakening".
April 2007: One Life to Live Shooting Storyline Cut
In April 2007, Jonathan Groff's school shooting storyline in "One Life to Live" was cut due to the Virginia Tech shooting.
November 2007: Cast in Pretty/Handsome Pilot
In November 2007, Jonathan Groff was cast in the FX series "Pretty/Handsome", but the series was not picked up.
May 18, 2008: Departure from Spring Awakening
On May 18, 2008, Jonathan Groff departed from the Broadway production of "Spring Awakening" alongside co-star Lea Michele.
August 31, 2008: End of Hair Production
On August 31, 2008, Jonathan Groff finished playing Claude in the Shakespeare in the Park production of "Hair".
December 21, 2008: End of Prayer for My Enemy Production
On December 21, 2008, Jonathan Groff concluded his performance as Billy Noone in the off-Broadway production of "Prayer for My Enemy".
May 17, 2009: End of The Singing Forest Production
On May 17, 2009, Jonathan Groff concluded his performance as Gray Korankyi and Walter Riemann in the off-Broadway production of "The Singing Forest".
2009: Taking Woodstock Release
In 2009, Jonathan Groff appeared as Michael Lang in Ang Lee's "Taking Woodstock".
2009: Film Debut in Taking Woodstock
In 2009, Jonathan Groff made his film debut playing Michael Lang in Ang Lee's "Taking Woodstock".
2009: Starred in The Bacchae
In 2009, Jonathan Groff starred as Dionysus in the play "The Bacchae".
2009: Recurring role in Glee
In 2009, Jonathan Groff started his television career with a recurring guest star role as Jesse St. James in the Fox musical-comedy series "Glee".
August 21, 2010: West End Debut in Deathtrap
On August 21, 2010, Jonathan Groff made his West End debut in the London revival of "Deathtrap".
2010: Acted in The Conspirator
In 2010, Jonathan Groff played Louis J. Weichmann in "The Conspirator".
2010: Recurring role in Glee
In 2010, Jonathan Groff rose to greater prominence as Jesse St. James in the Fox musical comedy-drama "Glee".
January 15, 2011: End of Deathtrap Production
On January 15, 2011, Jonathan Groff's run in the London revival of "Deathtrap" concluded.
October 22, 2011: End of The Submission Production
On October 22, 2011, Jonathan Groff concluded his performance in the off-Broadway production of "The Submission".
September 9, 2012: End of Red Production
On September 9, 2012, Jonathan Groff completed the Center Theatre Group production of John Logan's play, "Red".
October 2012: Boss Series Appearance
In October 2012, Jonathan Groff appeared as Ian Todd in the second season of the Starz political drama series "Boss".
January 20, 2013: C.O.G. Premiered at Sundance Film Festival
On January 20, 2013, the film "C.O.G.", starring Jonathan Groff, premiered at the Sundance Film Festival.
June 11, 2013: Starred in The Pirates of Penzance
On June 11, 2013, Jonathan Groff portrayed Frederic in a one-night-only Shakespeare in the Park gala production of "The Pirates of Penzance".
September 20, 2013: C.O.G. Theatrical Release
On September 20, 2013, the film "C.O.G.", starring Jonathan Groff, was released in theaters.
November 19, 2013: Frozen Film Premiere
On November 19, 2013, Disney's "Frozen", in which Jonathan Groff voiced Kristoff, premiered.
2013: Reprised Role in Red
In 2013, Jonathan Groff reprised his role in "Red" for L.A. Theatre Works.
2013: Voiced Kristoff in Frozen
In 2013, Jonathan Groff voiced Kristoff and Sven in Disney's animated film "Frozen".
May 25, 2014: The Normal Heart Release
On May 25, 2014, The Normal Heart, in which Groff played Craig Donner, was released. The film adaptation of Larry Kramer's play depicts the New York City AIDS crisis in the 1980s.
2014: Starred in Looking Series
In 2014, Jonathan Groff starred as Patrick Murray in the HBO comedy-drama series "Looking".
2014: Guest Narrator at Disney's Candlelight Processional
In 2014, Jonathan Groff was a guest narrator at Disney's Candlelight Processional.
March 3, 2015: Joins Hamilton Cast
On March 3, 2015, Jonathan Groff joined the cast of Hamilton, replacing Brian d'Arcy James in the role of King George III.
March 13, 2015: Frozen Fever Premiere
On March 13, 2015, Jonathan Groff reprised his role as Kristoff in the short film "Frozen Fever".
March 23, 2015: Looking Series Cancelled
On March 23, 2015, the HBO series "Looking", starring Jonathan Groff, was canceled after two seasons.
May 3, 2015: Leaves Hamilton off-Broadway Production
On May 3, 2015, Jonathan Groff's role as King George III in Hamilton ended with the show's off-Broadway production at the Public Theater.
May 19, 2015: How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying Concert
On May 19, 2015, Jonathan Groff starred as J. Pierrepont Finch in a one-night-only concert of the musical How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying at the Royal Festival Hall in London.
October 25, 2015: Leaves Hamilton Broadway Production (First Stint)
On October 25, 2015, Jonathan Groff left the Broadway production of Hamilton after his first stint as King George III.
December 1, 2015: Returns to Hamilton on Broadway
On December 1, 2015, Jonathan Groff reprised his role as King George III in the Broadway production of Hamilton for a second stint.
2015: Tony Nomination for Hamilton
In 2015, Jonathan Groff received a Tony nomination for his role as King George III in the original production of "Hamilton".
2015: Event Chair for Elton John AIDS Foundation Gala
In 2015, Jonathan Groff served as an Event Chair for the Elton John AIDS Foundation's 14th Annual New York Benefit Gala.
April 9, 2016: Leaves Hamilton Broadway Production (Second Stint)
On April 9, 2016, Jonathan Groff concluded his second stint as King George III in the Broadway production of Hamilton.
July 23, 2016: Looking: The Movie Premiere
On July 23, 2016, "Looking: The Movie", starring Jonathan Groff, premiered on HBO.
2016: Looking: The Movie
In 2016, Jonathan Groff starred in "Looking: The Movie", a television film continuing the HBO series.
July 2017: Stars in 36 Questions Podcast
In July 2017, Jonathan Groff starred as Jase in the first podcast musical, 36 Questions.
July 23, 2017: Performs in Sondheim on Sondheim
On July 23, 2017, Jonathan Groff performed in a one-night-only symphonic concert production of Sondheim on Sondheim at the Hollywood Bowl.
October 2017: Stars in Mindhunter
In October 2017, Jonathan Groff starred as FBI agent Holden Ford in the Netflix crime thriller series Mindhunter.
2017: Starred in Mindhunter
In 2017, Jonathan Groff portrayed FBI Special Agent Holden Ford in the Netflix period crime drama "Mindhunter".
August 16, 2019: Mindhunter Season 2 Premiere
On August 16, 2019, Jonathan Groff starred in the premiere of the second season of Mindhunter on Netflix.
September 17, 2019: Little Shop of Horrors Revival
On September 17, 2019, Jonathan Groff began starring as Seymour Krelborn in the off-Broadway revival of Little Shop of Horrors.
November 2019: Frozen II Release
In November 2019, Jonathan Groff reprised his role as Kristoff in Frozen II, singing "Lost in the Woods".
December 2019: Cast in The Matrix Resurrections
In December 2019, Jonathan Groff joined the cast of The Matrix Resurrections as former Agent Smith.
2019: Starred in Little Shop of Horrors
In 2019, Jonathan Groff starred as Seymour Krelborn in the Off-Broadway musical revival of "Little Shop of Horrors".
2019: Voiced Kristoff in Frozen II
In 2019, Jonathan Groff voiced Kristoff and Sven in Disney's animated film "Frozen II".
January 2020: Frozen II Success
In January 2020, Frozen II became the highest-grossing animated film of all time.
January 19, 2020: End of Little Shop of Horrors Run
On January 19, 2020, Jonathan Groff concluded his run in the off-Broadway revival of Little Shop of Horrors.
July 3, 2020: Hamilton Film Release
On July 3, 2020, Jonathan Groff's Broadway performance as King George III in Hamilton was featured in the film production released on Disney+.
August 2020: Organizes Ham4Change Fundraiser
In August 2020, Jonathan Groff joined the Hamilton cast in organizing the virtual fundraiser event Ham4Change, raising over $1 million for organizations working to end systemic racism.
October 3, 2020: Participates in Pennsylvania Democratic Party Virtual Event
On October 3, 2020, Jonathan Groff participated in a virtual event for the Pennsylvania Democratic Party.
October 16, 2020: Participates in Biden Victory Fund Fundraiser
On October 16, 2020, Jonathan Groff participated in a virtual fundraiser event for the Biden Victory Fund with the original Hamilton cast.
November 2020: Stars in Molly and the Moon
In November 2020, it was announced that Jonathan Groff would star as Brian in the musical film Molly and the Moon.
December 13, 2020: Hosts Holiday Concert Fundraiser
On December 13, 2020, Jonathan Groff and Sasha Hutchings hosted a virtual holiday concert fundraiser to support the campaigns of Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock in the Georgia Senate runoff elections.
December 2020: Joins Invincible Cast
In December 2020, Jonathan Groff joined the cast of Invincible as Rick Sheridan.
2020: Emmy Nomination for Hamilton
In 2020, Jonathan Groff was Primetime Emmy Award-nominated for his role in the Disney+ live stage recording of "Hamilton".
March 2021: Stars in Lost Ollie
In March 2021, it was announced that Jonathan Groff would star in the live-action/animation hybrid series Lost Ollie as the voice of Ollie.
March 26, 2021: Invincible Premiere
On March 26, 2021, the first episodes of Invincible, featuring Jonathan Groff as Rick Sheridan, were released on Amazon Prime Video.
December 22, 2021: The Matrix Resurrections Release
On December 22, 2021, The Matrix Resurrections, starring Jonathan Groff, was released in theaters and on HBO Max.
2021: Appeared in The Matrix Resurrections
In 2021, Jonathan Groff played Smith in "The Matrix Resurrections".
March 2022: Cast in Knock at the Cabin
In March 2022, Jonathan Groff was cast in M. Night Shyamalan's horror film Knock at the Cabin.
May 3, 2022: Spring Awakening Documentary Premiere
On May 3, 2022, Spring Awakening: Those You've Known, the concert documentary executive produced by Jonathan Groff, premiered on HBO.
August 24, 2022: Lost Ollie Premiere
On August 24, 2022, the series Lost Ollie, starring Jonathan Groff as the voice of Ollie, premiered on Netflix.
December 2022: To Reprise Role in Merrily We Roll Along
In December 2022, it was announced that Jonathan Groff would reprise his role in the Broadway revival of Merrily We Roll Along in the fall of 2023.
2022: Executive Produced Spring Awakening Documentary
In 2022, Jonathan Groff executive produced the HBO documentary film "Spring Awakening: Those You've Known".
2023: Acted in Knock at the Cabin
In 2023, Jonathan Groff played a father held hostage in "Knock at the Cabin".
2023: Guest Star in Doctor Who
In 2023, Jonathan Groff was announced as a guest star in the fourteenth series of Doctor Who.
October 2024: Joins Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS Board of Trustees
In October 2024, it was announced that Jonathan Groff had joined the Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS Board of Trustees.
2024: Tony Award for Merrily We Roll Along
In 2024, Jonathan Groff won the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical for playing Franklin Shepard in the musical revival of Stephen Sondheim's "Merrily We Roll Along".
March 2025: Stars in Just in Time
In March 2025, Jonathan Groff will star as Bobby Darin in Just in Time on Broadway.
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