History of Jonathan Groff in Timeline
Jonathan Groff is a highly acclaimed American actor and singer. He's celebrated for his versatile performances spanning both stage and screen. His talent has been recognized with prestigious accolades including a Tony Award and a Grammy Award. Additionally, he has earned a Primetime Emmy Award nomination, highlighting his significant contributions to the entertainment industry.
1969: Reference to Woodstock Festival
This entry references the 1969 Woodstock Festival, which is the subject of the film "Taking Woodstock" in which Jonathan Groff starred.
March 26, 1985: Jonathan Groff's Birth
On March 26, 1985, Jonathan Drew Groff was born. He is an American actor and singer known for stage and screen performances, with awards including a Tony and a Grammy.
2003: High School Graduation and College Deferral
In 2003, Jonathan Groff graduated from Conestoga Valley High School and deferred his admission to Carnegie Mellon University after being cast in a tour of The Sound of Music.
December 11, 2005: Closing of In My Life
On December 11, 2005, the Broadway musical "In My Life", in which Jonathan Groff made his debut as an understudy, swing, and dance captain, closed after 61 performances.
2005: Broadway Debut in In My Life
In 2005, Jonathan Groff made his Broadway debut in the musical "In My Life".
August 5, 2006: Spring Awakening Off-Broadway Close
On August 5, 2006, the Off-Broadway run of "Spring Awakening" at the Atlantic Theater Company, starring Jonathan Groff, came to a close.
December 10, 2006: Spring Awakening Broadway Debut
On December 10, 2006, Jonathan Groff debuted on Broadway in the lead role of Melchior Gabor in "Spring Awakening" at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre.
2006: Spring Awakening on Broadway
In 2006, Jonathan Groff originated the role of Melchior Gabor in the Broadway production of "Spring Awakening", receiving a Tony nomination.
April 2007: One Life to Live Storyline Cut
In April 2007, Jonathan Groff's storyline about a school shooting on the ABC soap opera "One Life to Live" was cut due to the Virginia Tech shooting.
November 2007: Pilot for Pretty/Handsome
In November 2007, Jonathan Groff was cast in the FX series "Pretty/Handsome" directed by Ryan Murphy and filmed a pilot, but the series was not picked up.
August 31, 2008: End of Hair Run
On August 31, 2008, Jonathan Groff finished his run as Claude in the Shakespeare in the Park production of Hair.
December 21, 2008: End of Prayer for My Enemy
On December 21, 2008, Jonathan Groff concluded his role as Billy Noone in the off-Broadway production of Prayer for My Enemy.
May 17, 2009: End of The Singing Forest
On May 17, 2009, Jonathan Groff's performance in The Singing Forest concluded at the Public Theater.
October 2009: Comes out as gay
In October 2009, Groff publicly came out as gay during the National Equality March when asked by a Broadway.com reporter.
2009: Taking Woodstock Release
In 2009, Jonathan Groff appeared as Michael Lang in Ang Lee's "Taking Woodstock".
2009: Glee Recurring Role
In 2009, Jonathan Groff began a recurring guest role as Jesse St. James in the Fox musical-comedy series "Glee".
2009: Film Debut in Taking Woodstock
In 2009, Jonathan Groff made his film debut playing Michael Lang in Ang Lee's "Taking Woodstock".
2009: The Bacchae
In 2009, Jonathan Groff starred as Dionysus in The Bacchae.
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, playing Clifford Anderson.
2010: The Conspirator Role
In 2010, Jonathan Groff played Louis J. Weichmann in "The Conspirator".
2010: Glee Recurring Role
Starting in 2010, Jonathan Groff became more prominent with his recurring guest role as Jesse St. James in the Fox musical comedy-drama Glee.
January 15, 2011: Deathtrap
On January 15, 2011, Jonathan Groff was performing in Deathtrap.
October 22, 2011: End of The Submission
On October 22, 2011, Jonathan Groff finished his run in the off-Broadway production of The Submission.
September 9, 2012: End of Red Run
On September 9, 2012, Jonathan Groff concluded his performance in the Center Theatre Group production of John Logan's play Red.
October 2012: Boss Series
In October 2012, Jonathan Groff appeared in the second and final season of the Starz political drama series Boss.
January 20, 2013: C.O.G. Premiere at Sundance
On January 20, 2013, the comedy-drama film C.O.G., starring Jonathan Groff, premiered at the Sundance Film Festival.
June 11, 2013: 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 Premiere
On November 19, 2013, Disney's animated feature "Frozen", in which Jonathan Groff voiced Kristoff, premiered.
2013: More performances of Red
From March 14 to 17, 2013, Jonathan Groff reprised their roles for six more performances of the play Red.
2013: Frozen Voice Role
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 portrayed Craig Donner, was released and later won the Critics' Choice Award for Best Movie and the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Television Movie.
June 29, 2014: Grand Marshal at NYC Gay Pride Parade
On June 29, 2014, Groff was a Grand marshal at the New York City Gay Pride Parade.
2014: Starring in Looking
In 2014, Jonathan Groff starred as Patrick Murray in the HBO comedy-drama series "Looking", the network's first series centering on the lives of gay men.
2014: Candlelight Processional Narrator
In 2014, Jonathan Groff was a guest narrator at Disney's Candlelight Processional.
March 3, 2015: Joins Hamilton cast
On March 3, 2015, Groff joined the cast of 'Hamilton' replacing Brian d'Arcy James in the role of King George III for the remainder of the show's off-Broadway production at the Public Theater.
March 13, 2015: Frozen Fever Premiere
On March 13, 2015, Jonathan Groff reprised his role as Kristoff in the short film sequel, "Frozen Fever".
March 23, 2015: Looking series canceled
On March 23, 2015, HBO canceled 'Looking' after two seasons due to low ratings, but greenlit a television film to conclude the story.
April 2015: Point Horizon Award
In April 2015, Groff was honored by the Point Foundation with the Point Horizon Award, which recognizes a "trailblazer who has taken a leadership role as an advocate" of LGBTQIA communities.
May 3, 2015: Departs Hamilton off-Broadway
On May 3, 2015, Groff concluded his run as King George III in the off-Broadway production of 'Hamilton' 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 'How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying' at the Royal Festival Hall in London.
October 25, 2015: Leaves Hamilton on Broadway for the first stint
On October 25, 2015, Groff left Hamilton on Broadway for the first stint after reprising the role of King George III.
December 1, 2015: Returns to Hamilton on Broadway
On December 1, 2015, Groff reprised his role as King George III in the Broadway production of 'Hamilton' for a second stint at the Richard Rodgers Theatre.
December 2015: Bayard Rustin Award
In December 2015, Groff was honored by Equality Pennsylvania with the Bayard Rustin Award, which recognizes a Pennsylvanian who is continuing the work to ensure that the LGBT community will be visible, accepted, and celebrated in our society.
2015: Hamilton on Broadway
In 2015, Jonathan Groff played King George III in the original Broadway production of "Hamilton", receiving a Tony nomination.
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, demonstrating his long-time support for the organization.
April 9, 2016: Leaves Hamilton on Broadway
On April 9, 2016, Groff completed his second stint as King George III in the Broadway production of 'Hamilton'.
2016: Looking: The Movie
In 2016, Jonathan Groff reprised his role as Patrick Murray in "Looking: The Movie", a television film continuing the HBO series.
July 23, 2017: Sondheim on Sondheim performance
On July 23, 2017, Groff performed in a one-night only symphonic concert production of 'Sondheim on Sondheim' at the Hollywood Bowl.
2017: Mindhunter Role
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, the second season of 'Mindhunter', starring Groff as FBI agent Holden Ford, premiered.
September 17, 2019: Little Shop of Horrors revival
On September 17, 2019, Groff starred as Seymour Krelborn in the off-Broadway revival of 'Little Shop of Horrors' at the Westside Theatre.
November 2019: Frozen II Release
In November 2019, Groff reprised his role as Kristoff in the sequel film 'Frozen II', singing a solo song titled "Lost in the Woods".
December 2019: Joins The Matrix Resurrections cast
In December 2019, Groff joined the cast of 'The Matrix Resurrections', portraying former Agent Smith.
2019: Frozen II Voice Role
In 2019, Jonathan Groff reprised his role as the voice of Kristoff and Sven in "Frozen II".
2019: Little Shop of Horrors Off-Broadway
In 2019, Jonathan Groff starred as Seymour Krelborn in the Off-Broadway musical revival of "Little Shop of Horrors".
January 2020: Frozen II becomes highest-grossing animated film
In January 2020, 'Frozen II', featuring Groff as Kristoff, surpassed the first installment to become the highest-grossing animated film of all time.
January 19, 2020: Little Shop of Horrors
On January 19, 2020, Groff starred as Seymour Krelborn in the off-Broadway revival of 'Little Shop of Horrors' at the Westside Theatre.
July 3, 2020: Hamilton film release on Disney+
On July 3, 2020, Groff's Broadway performance of King George III in 'Hamilton' was featured in the film production released on Disney+.
August 2020: Ham4Change Virtual Fundraiser
In August 2020, Jonathan Groff and the Hamilton cast organized the virtual fundraiser event Ham4Change to combat systemic racism. They raised over $1 million for organizations like the Equal Justice Initiative and Color of Change.
October 3, 2020: Virtual Event for Pennsylvania Democratic Party
On October 3, 2020, Jonathan Groff participated in a virtual event for the Pennsylvania Democratic Party.
October 16, 2020: Virtual Fundraiser for Biden Victory Fund
On October 16, 2020, Jonathan Groff and the original Hamilton cast participated in a virtual fundraiser event for the Biden Victory Fund, supporting Joe Biden for the 2020 presidential election.
November 2020: Stars in Molly and the Moon
In November 2020, Groff was announced to star as Brian in 'Molly and the Moon', a musical film.
December 13, 2020: Virtual Holiday Concert Fundraiser
On December 13, 2020, Jonathan Groff and Sasha Hutchings hosted a virtual holiday concert fundraiser to support Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock in the Georgia Senate runoff elections.
December 2020: Joins Invincible cast
In December 2020, Groff joined the cast of 'Invincible' as Rick Sheridan, an Amazon Prime Video adult animated superhero series.
2020: Emmy Nomination for Hamilton
In 2020, Jonathan Groff was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for his role in the Disney+ live stage recording of "Hamilton".
March 2021: Stars in Lost Ollie
In March 2021, Netflix announced Groff would star in the live-action/animation hybrid series 'Lost Ollie' voicing the title role of Ollie.
March 26, 2021: Invincible Release
On March 26, 2021, the first episodes of 'Invincible', featuring 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 Groff as former Agent Smith, was released in theaters and on HBO Max.
2021: The Matrix Resurrections
In 2021, Jonathan Groff played Smith in "The Matrix Resurrections".
March 2022: Cast in Knock at the Cabin
In March 2022, Groff was cast in M. Night Shyamalan's horror film 'Knock at the Cabin'.
May 3, 2022: Spring Awakening: Those You've Known premiere
On May 3, 2022, 'Spring Awakening: Those You've Known', a concert documentary executive produced by Groff, premiered on HBO.
August 24, 2022: Lost Ollie Premiere
On August 24, 2022, the series 'Lost Ollie', featuring Groff voicing the title role, premiered on Netflix.
December 2022: Reprising role in Merrily We Roll Along
In December 2022, it was announced that Groff would reprise his role as Franklin Shepard in the first Broadway revival of Stephen Sondheim's 'Merrily We Roll Along' in the fall of 2023.
2022: Spring Awakening: Those You've Known
In 2022, Jonathan Groff executive produced the HBO documentary film "Spring Awakening: Those You've Known", which documented the 15-year reunion of the original cast of the musical.
2023: Knock at the Cabin
In 2023, Jonathan Groff played a father held hostage in "Knock at the Cabin".
October 2024: Joined Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS Board of Trustees
In October 2024, Jonathan Groff 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 his role as Franklin Shepard in the musical revival of Stephen Sondheim's "Merrily We Roll Along."
March 2025: Starring on Broadway in Just in Time
As of March 2025, Groff is starring on Broadway in 'Just in Time', a musical about Bobby Darin, for which he received his fourth Tony Award nomination.
2025: Just in Time on Broadway
In 2025, Jonathan Groff is set to play Bobby Darin in the original production of the jukebox musical "Just in Time", earning another Tony nomination.
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