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Joel Grey (born Joel David Katz; April 11, 1932) is an American actor, singer, dancer, and photographer. He is best known for portraying the Master of Ceremonies in both the stage and film versions of the Kander & Ebb musical Cabaret. He has won the Academy Award, Tony Award, and Golden Globe Award. He also originated the role of George M. Cohan in the musical George M! in 1973, and the Wizard of Oz in the musical Wicked. He also starred as Moonface Martin in the Broadway revivals of Anything Goes, and as Amos Hart in Chicago.
Grey was born in Cleveland, Ohio, the son of Goldie "Grace" (née Epstein) and Mickey Katz, a Jewish actor, comedian, and musician. He started his career in the Cleveland Play House's Curtain Pullers children's theatre program in the early 1940s, appearing in productions such as Grandmother Slyboots, Jack of Tarts and a lead role in the their mainstage production of On Borrowed Time. He attended Alexander Hamilton High School in Los Angeles, California.
Diana Ross and James Coburn presenting Joel Grey the Oscar® for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in "Cabaret" at the 45th Academy Awards® in 1973.
The Life and Tragic Ending of Joel Grey Joel Grey was born Joel David Katz on 11th April 1932 in Cleveland, Ohio. His father, Mickey Katz, was a Jewish actor, musician, and comedian while his mother was Goldie “Grace”.
"Willkommen" from the 1972 release of Cabaret! *I do not own this video. Rights belong to ABC Pictures, Allied Artists Pictures, and Warner Bros.
Joel & Jennifer Grey arrive on the Red Carpet at the 2015 Tony Awards. Broadway: Where Stars Align
Joel Grey (born Joel David Katz; April 11, 1932) is an American actor, singer, dancer, and photographer. He is best known for portraying the Master of Ceremonies in both the stage and film versions of the Kander & Ebb musical Cabaret. He has won the Academy Award, Tony Award, and Golden Globe Award. He also originated the role of George M. Cohan in the musical George M! in 1973, and the Wizard of Oz in the musical Wicked. He also starred as Moonface Martin in the Broadway revivals of Anything Goes, and as Amos Hart in Chicago.
Grey was born in Cleveland, Ohio, the son of Goldie "Grace" (née Epstein) and Mickey Katz, a Jewish actor, comedian, and musician. He started his career in the Cleveland Play House's Curtain Pullers children's theatre program in the early 1940s, appearing in productions such as Grandmother Slyboots, Jack of Tarts and a lead role in the their mainstage production of On Borrowed Time. He attended Alexander Hamilton High School in Los Angeles, California.
M.C.:
Willkommen! Bienvenue! Welcome!
Fremder, Etranger, Stranger,
Glücklich zu sehen,
Je suis enchanté,
Happy to see you,
Bleibe, reste, stay.
Willkommen! Bienvenue! Welcome!
Im Cabaret, Au Cabaret, To Cabaret!
Meine Damen und Herren-
Mes dames et Messieurs-
Ladies and Gentlemen,
Comment ça va?
Do you feel good?
Ich bin euer Conférencier!
I am you host!
Und sage.
Willkommen! Bienvenue! Welcome!
Leave your troubles outside.
So life is disappointing, forget it!
In here life is beautiful.
The girls are beautiful.
Even the orchestra is beautiful.
(The Band plays)
And now presenting the cabaret girls!
Heidi, Christine, Mouzy, Helga, Betty, Und inged.
Each and everyone a virgin--
You don't believe me,
Well, do not take my word for it,
Go ahead, ask Helga!
Ha ha ha!
GIRLS:
Glücklich zu sehen,
Je suis enchanté,
Happy to see you--
Willkommen! Bienvenue! Welcome!
Im Cabaret,
Au Cabaret,
To Cabaret!
Willkommen! Bienvenue! Welcome! M.C.:
Fremder, Etranger, Stranger, I love stranger
Glücklich zu sehen,
Je suis enchanté, Enchanté, Madame!
COMPANY:
Happy to see you,
Wir sagen
Willkommen! Bienvenue! Welcome!
Im Cabaret,
Au Cabaret,