American actor and singer
Factsheet
Born Jonathan Drew Groff
(1985-03-26) March 26, 1985 (age 40)
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, U.S.
(1985-03-26) March 26, 1985 (age 40)
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Occupations Actor
singer
singer
Years active 2002–present
Born Jonathan Drew Groff
(1985-03-26) March 26, 1985 (age 40)
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, U.S.
(1985-03-26) March 26, 1985 (age 40)
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Occupations Actor
singer
singer
Years active 2002–present
Wikipedia
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Jonathan Groff - Wikipedia
3 weeks ago - Starting in 2010, Groff rose to greater prominence as a recurring guest star in the Fox musical comedy-drama Glee as Jesse St. James, lead performer in rival glee club Vocal Adrenaline and love interest to Rachel Berry, played by Lea Michele. He appeared in a total of fifteen episodes over ...
Fandom
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Which main part do you think Jonathan groff rejected?
Finn, that has been said before. A reddit thread from 2 years ago discussing it. https://www.reddit.com/r/glee/comments/udnm9t/thinking_of_how_groffsauce_almost_played_finnas/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button More on reddit.com
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June 6, 2024Jonathan Groff Says Ryan Murphy Originally Created ‘Glee’ for Him, But He Turned It Down
Worked out. His career benefited from not being tied down to one place for very long. Would suck if he missed out on doing Hamilton because he was under contract doing the Harlem Shake and What Does the Fox Say. More on reddit.com
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June 5, 2024Jonathan groff aka Jesse st james
This is so deserved. He’s really put the work in for this and it’s about time he was recognised! This photo is adorable More on reddit.com
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June 17, 2024Jesse St. James🩷
I'm with you about Jonathan and think Jesse should get some credit for being a little bit more humble and maturing in his last appearances. More on reddit.com
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November 12, 2024Videos
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Glee - Another One Bites the Dust Full Performance // S1E21 (Jonathan ...
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Glee - Another One Bites the Dust (Full Performance + Scene) 1x21 ...
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Glee - Hello Full Performance // S1E14 (Lea Michele & Jonathan ...
WHY WASN’T HE GIVEN MORE SONGS?!?!? #glee #gleetok #jessestjames #jonathangroff #musicaltheatre #ranking #top5 | TikTok
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Lea Michele and Jonathan Groff in Spring Awakening 15yr Reunion ...
Replying to @nola2022_ Funny you should say that, yes it is the Jonathan Groff from Glee! He played the role of Jesse St. James, lead performer in rival glee club Vocal Adrenaline and love interest to Rachel Berry, played by Lea Michele. 🎥 source: Glee Scenes on YouTube #jonathangroff #glee #gleetok #gleetiktok #gleek #theatre #fyp #trending | TikTok
IMDb
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Jonathan Groff | Actor, Producer, Soundtrack
August 13, 2019 - Gained a 5 inch scar on his biceps while shooting Glee (2009) because his dance partner for the "Bohemian Rhapsody" performance (in the season 1 finale) accidentally scarred him with her stilettos.
Hollywood Reporter
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Ryan Murphy Created 'Glee' for Jonathan Groff But Actor Turned It Down
June 5, 2024 - Ryan Murphy first offered 'Glee' to Jonathan Groff and Lea Michele, but Groff turned it down because he didn’t want to play a singing teenager again.
Pinterest
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Spotify
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GLEE w/ Jonathan Groff - playlist by Angela Nguyen | Spotify
Playlist · GLEE w/ Jonathan Groff · 13 items · 703 saves
Fandom
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Jesse St. James | Glee Wiki | Fandom
2 weeks ago - He is portrayed by actor and Broadway star, Jonathan Groff.
Playbill
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From Lea Michele to Jonathan Groff: All the Former Glee Stars On Stage Now | Playbill
October 22, 2025 - But Michele is not the only former Glee cast member trodding the boards right now. Kevin McHale is preparing for The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Off-Broadway, Jonathan Groff is currently tearing it up in Just in Time on the Main Stem, and Alex Newell is readying Bat Boy and Chicago.
IMDb
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Glee (TV Series 2009–2015) - Jonathan Groff as Jesse St. James - IMDb
Glee (TV Series 2009–2015) - Jonathan Groff as Jesse St. James
Spotify
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Run Joey Run (Glee Cast Version) (feat. Jonathan Groff) - song and lyrics by Glee Cast, Jonathan Groff | Spotify
March 21, 2024 - Listen to Run Joey Run (Glee Cast Version) (feat. Jonathan Groff) on Spotify. Song · Glee Cast, Jonathan Groff · 2024
Reddit
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r/glee on Reddit: Which main part do you think Jonathan groff rejected?
June 6, 2024 -
https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Jonathan-Groff-Recalls-Turning-Down-GLEE-to-Ryan-Murphy-20240605?fbclid=IwY2xjawDOkfhleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHS6XhvnvRNZCvbyirXg-y9-WqOSDxJkpjzOQfoUUTv-WUUIDMmK8Pq3qSg_aem_Aarfg7nOdUUHIuMAJmaEySxrgNTb2hxbcx7-8Jkn4Y9W7-RzXxiYOZtxXiibFWh9p93wPeaat9mbHtlLYNaRT_ru
He said he rejected a main part before taking the role of Jesse St James. I'm curious about what main part was offered. I'm thinking finn?
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Finn, that has been said before. A reddit thread from 2 years ago discussing it. https://www.reddit.com/r/glee/comments/udnm9t/thinking_of_how_groffsauce_almost_played_finnas/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button
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It was Finn. He also didn't want to play a teen for the next 7 years. His words in an interview. He decided to do three plays off Broadway that year. Playing a teen for 2 to 3 years for spring awakening was a lot. To be honest, I think he wanted to try some new things and not be tied down. I also loved how he would make his random appearances after season one in dramatic fashion. He truly has an amazing body of work to show for it. His first love is theatre, but his projects have an amazing variety. I have enjoyed everything I have seen him in. A great range.
Broadway World
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Jonathan Groff From Stage to Screen: GLEE to MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG
2 weeks ago - He made his film debut in Taking Woodstock, a 2009 historical musical directed by Ang Lee. In 2010, he began appearing in the recurring role of Jesse St. James on the hit TV show Glee, which also starred his friend and former co-star Lea Michelle.
Reddit
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r/television on Reddit: Jonathan Groff Says Ryan Murphy Originally Created ‘Glee’ for Him, But He Turned It Down
June 5, 2024 - ‘GLEE’ stars Darren Criss & Jonathan Groff have won the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical back-to-back
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Spotify
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Jonathan Groff - Jesse St. James - playlist by Will | Spotify
Playlist · Jonathan Groff - Jesse St. James · 11 items · 135 saves
Reddit
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r/glee on Reddit: Jonathan groff aka Jesse st james
June 17, 2024 -
Is officially a Tony award winner 🥰
Facebook
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Keep Jonathan Groff (Jesse St. James) on Glee | Facebook
Keep Jonathan Groff (Jesse St. James) on Glee. 1,809 likes. Anyway the wind blows, doesn't really matter to me Hello, is it me you’re looking for? "i'd be happy to come back, its the most fun i've...
Deadline
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'Glee' Opportunity Was Initially Turned Down By Jonathan Groff To Stay In Theater
June 6, 2024 - Groff thought about it, then turned it down. “I really felt like I didn’t want to sign on to be a singing teenager again for another seven years, which I had just done for two years in Spring Awakening,” he tells Vanity Fair in an interview. This was even after EP Ryan Murphy told him that he had written Glee with Groff and Michele in mind.
Instagram
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TikTok
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WHY WASN’T HE GIVEN MORE SONGS?!?!? #glee #gleetok #jessestjames #jonathangroff #musicaltheatre #ranking #top5 | TikTok
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