Jonathan Groff
Awards & Honours
16
Awards Won
3
Honours
1
Rankings
3
Covers
1
Records
Groff's career is marked by rare versatility across mediums. He is one of the few actors to originate starring roles in three landmark Broadway musicals, Spring Awakening, Hamilton, and Merrily We Roll Along, and win a Tony for one of them. His voice work in the Frozen franchise reached billions worldwide and earned him a Grammy. In 2026, Time recognized him as one of the 100 most influential people, a testament to his impact on theater and LGBTQ+ visibility. His ability to move seamlessly between stage, screen, and voice acting is exceptional.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Time 100 Most Influential People
Named one of the 100 most influential people in the world.
Broadway Walk of Stars
Inducted into the Broadway Walk of Stars in New York City.
Human Rights Campaign Visibility Award
Honored for LGBTQ+ advocacy and visibility.
Rankings & Lists
Time 100
Magazine Covers
Time Magazine
2026-04
Time 100
The Advocate
2009-11
The Gay Issue
Variety
2024-06
Tony Winner Jonathan Groff
Records & Feats
First openly gay actor to originate a lead role on Broadway and win a Tony
Groff came out in 2009 and won the Tony for Best Actor in a Musical in 2024, a milestone for LGBTQ+ representation in theater.