Jonathan Groff

Jonathan Groff is an American actor and singer who has built an impressive career spanning Broadway, film, and television. Born on March 26, 1985, in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Groff grew up in a Mennonite family and discovered his love for performing through local community theater. He attended Conestoga Valley High School, where he participated in school musicals, before moving to New York City to pursue acting professionally.

Groff’s breakthrough came in 2006 when he originated the role of Melchior Gabor in the Tony Award-winning musical Spring Awakening on Broadway. His performance earned him a Tony Award nomination for Best Leading Actor in a Musical at just 22 years old. He went on to originate the role of King George III in the cultural phenomenon Hamilton in 2015, delivering a hilariously memorable performance that became one of the show’s most talked-about elements despite being a relatively small role.

On screen, Groff has had significant roles in television, most notably as FBI agent Holden Ford in David Fincher’s critically acclaimed Netflix series Mindhunter (2017-2019). He voiced Kristoff in Disney’s massive animated hits Frozen (2013) and Frozen II (2019), introducing him to a global audience of millions. The Frozen franchise has grossed over $2.7 billion worldwide. He also appeared in the acclaimed HBO series Looking and the film adaptation of The Matrix Resurrections.

With a net worth of approximately $10 million, Groff’s wealth reflects his versatility across theater, film, television, and voice work. He won his first Tony Award for Best Leading Actor in a Musical for the 2024 revival of Bobby Darin musical Just in Time. His career continues to evolve with high-profile projects across multiple entertainment platforms.