• Date of BirthMar 26, 1985
• Age37 Years, 5 Months
• NationalityAmerican
• Birth PlaceLancaster, Pennsylvania, United States
• Birth NameJonathan Drew Groff
• ProfessionActor
• Career2002–present
• Relationship StatusSingle
• Divorce/SplitNot Yet
• BoyfriendGavin Creel
• Ex-BoyfriendZachary Quint
• GayYes
• Net Worth$3 million
• AwardsGrammy Award, Satellite Awards
• Ethnicity/RaceWhite
• FatherJim Groff
• MotherJulie Groff
• Brother/sDavid Groff
• High SchoolConestoga Valley High School
• CollegeCarnegie Mellon University
• Height/ How Tall?5 Feet 11 Inches (1.8 m)
• HairShort
• Hair ColorDark Brown
• Eye ColorBlue
• LesbianNo
• Children/KidsNot Yet

Jonathan Groff Biography

The world initially became visible to Jonathan on March 26, 1985, in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. He was born to teacher-by-vocation Julie Groff and horse trainer-by-vocation Jim Groff. David was his older brother as well.

Groff’s involvement in various productions at the Fulton Opera House while still a student sparked an early interest in the arts and performance. This made it possible for him to pursue a career as an actor.

He graduated in the fall of 2003 from Conestoga Valley High School. Then, he was given the chance to work with the national tour of The Sound of Music, which he eagerly accepted. Later, in order to advance his career, he relocated to the city of dreams, New York.

Who is Jonathan Groff boyfriend?

In 2018, Jonathan and his boyfriend Corey Baker began dating. They met while working as teachers at the Christchurch International Musical Theatre Summer School.

New Zealander and choreographer Corey. Even though they are still together, they maintain an extremely closed-off personal existence.

When did Jonathan Groff & Corey Baker Start Dating?

Early in 2018, Jonathan and his mother took a trip to New Zealand, where he had accepted a position as a professor at the Christchurch International Musical Theatre Summer School. Groff had no idea he would make a new buddy at the Summer School who could become his boyfriend. But when Jonathan met Corey Baker, a spark began to fly.

Since Corry and Groff both resided with their mothers, they first enjoyed a covert “high school” romance. Although neither side had the ideal circumstances, Groff told James Corden that the couple’s traditional courtship ultimately paid off:

After something akin to kissing, I would deliver him to his mother’s place. It was really traditional. It was effective because it created a lot of lovely tension that subsequently paid off.

Jonathan Groff Ex-Boyfriend Zachary Quinto

Jonathan and Zachary Quinto acknowledged their relationship in 2012. American actor and producer Zachary is from. Although they openly expressed their happiness in each other, the relationship didn’t endure long.

The pair made their breakup public in 2013. Their demanding schedules and distance made it difficult to maintain the relationship. Even though their romance fizzled, their friendship endures.

Why did Jonathan Groff & Zachary Quinto Break up?

One year after Quinto came out as homosexual, Groff and the Star Wars actor officially announced their relationship. Zachary expressed his gratitude for being in a relationship with someone who loved him back in an interview with Outmagazine. He stated:

“I’m extremely fortunate and happy. I noticed a trend where I was drawn to people who seemed to be inaccessible, and I recognised that by associating the concepts of connection and love with trauma and death, I was actually trying to protect myself.

The couple announced their separation in July 2013. According to a source who spoke to UsWeekly, the couple’s romance broke up because of their incompatible schedules. The source also said that the breakup was difficult but amicable. In contrast, Groff asserted in 2015 that Zachary’s remoteness from him was not a problem in their relationship.

One advantage of dating an actress, according to Groff in an interview with FourTwoNine, is that they are aware of how demanding the industry can be. Jonathan remarked, “I think the wonderful thing about dating actresses is that they understand the timetables involved or having to leave for three months to shoot something and all of that.”

Jonathan also Dated Gavin Creel

Jonathan Groff dated American actor, singer, and composer Gavin Creel from 2009 to 2010.

When did Jonathan Groff come out as Gay?

Jonathan had no idea he would come out in front of the public before the 2009 National Equality March ended. When a Broadway reporter asked him if he was gay, he hadn’t talked to anyone about coming out. Although Jonathan was gay, he chose to come out because of his love for Gavin Creel. As Groff stated on Broadway.com:

“I’ve always known I’d come out. Love is more significant to me than career. I so approached her once more and said, “Hey, I know you wanted to ask me a question.” You simply asked me that; I’m sorry to come over here again. However, I am gay. She then asked, “On the record?” And I responded “Yes.”

In 2009, being a gay actor was a lot more taboo than it is today, and Jonathan was aware that coming out may jeopardise his bright and quickly advancing profession. Gavin was also concerned about being stereotyped as being gay. Contrarily, more chances presented themselves to him. He stated to Fourtwonine Magazine that:

“When I came out, I accepted the possibility that I would not be a major TV or movie star. However, I’d prefer to work as an actress and not keep anything about my personal life a secret. Strangely, I started to get a lot more film and television work after I came out.

Jonathan Groff’s Career: Acting, Musicals, Movies, TV Shows

The artist received an “Actors Equity Association” card in 2005 for his performance in the musical Fame. In the same year, he went on to make his Broadway debut with the play In My Life, which helped him break through.

His major break came in 2005 with the Broadway rock musical “Spring Awakening,” which was well received by all. He received his first nomination for leading Actor in a Show at the prestigious “Tony Awards” as a result of the musical.

The 33-year-old actor afterward appeared in numerous other musicals, TV shows, and films, with some of his most memorable roles as Jesse St. James in the US musical-comedy series Glee (2010), HBO gay comedy series Looking (2016), Bradley Cooper starred American Sniper (2014), Mindhunter (2017).

Who is Jonathan Groff  Partner? Is He Married?

Jonathan came out as openly gay in 2009, and the following year, he was spotted seeing fellow actor Gavin Creel. But after barely a year of dating, the couple broke up for unspecified reasons.

After parting ways with Gavin, Jonathan dated Zachary Quinto, another actor. Similar to his first romance, this one also terminated in 2013, leaving him alone, after three years.

And he hasn’t been in any other relationships since then. He is probably either enjoying his single status or waiting for the proper partner to marry.