Josh Groban

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Biography

Music lovers around the world reveled in Josh Groban's voice, his pristine operatic baritone soaring on a number of hit albums that made dramatic orchestrations cool to listen to. The multiplatinum recording artist forever changed the musical landscape with his commanding voice that fused classical, pop, and rock-n-roll seamlessly, all of it coming out of this slight-in-build, unlikely-looking artist. Groban sold millions of records since he …
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Job Title

Actor, Music

Born

February 27, 1981

Career Milestones

2002

Performed at the closing ceremonies of the Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City, Utah

2001

Returned to reprise role on "Ally McBeal" (Fox) in a Christmas-themed episode

2001

Had featured guest role on the season finale of Fox's "Ally McBeal", playing a high school student who gave up singing

2000

Sang with Sarah Brightman in a concert in Rotterdam, The Netherlands

Performed at various entertainment industry events; spotted by Warner Bros. executives who offered a recording contract

1999

Was a guest on the syndicated "The Rosie O'Donnell Show"

1999

Tapped by Foster to substitute for Andrea Bocelli at the rehearsals for the annual telecast of the Grammy Awards; performed "The Prayer" with Celine Dion; invited by Foster to attend the dress rehearsal where host Rosie O'Donnell invited him to appear on her talk show

1999

Chosen by Foster to perform at the inauguration ceremonies of Governor Joseph Graham 'Gray' Davis Jr.

1998

Introduced to record producer/composer David Foster by a vocal coach

Raised in Los Angeles, California

Awards

2004

Critics' Choice Award for Best Song in The Polar Express