Jonathan Groff

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Also Known As:: Jon Groff
Date of Birth:: March 26, 1985
Hometown:: Lancaster

Bio:
Jonathan Groff (born Jonathan Drew Groff in Lancaster, Pennsylvania on March 26, 1985) is an actor and singer known for his work on Broadway and on television. He originated the role of Melchoir Gabor in the stage musical, Spring Awakening, for which he was nominated as Best Leading Actor in a Musical at the 2007 Tony Awards. He rose to fame during the first season of Glee, as guest star Jesse St. James, a role he reprised in the second and third seasons of the show. Jonathan is currently a series regular on the Starz drama, Boss, starring Kelsey Grammar.

Best Known For:
Jonathan is best known for his Tony-nominated role in Spring Awakening, and for portraying villain, Jesse St. James, on FOX’s Glee.

Personal Life:
Jonathan is openly gay. In September 2012, it was confirmed that he was in a relationship with actor, Zachary Quinto.

Latest Jonathan Groff

‘Glee’ Recap: Rachel & Jesse St. James Kiss After Sectionals

In ‘Glee’s’ penultimate episode on March 13, Rachel finally decided between returning to Broadway or NYADA. Plus, Jesse St. James made a triumphant return and Sue rigged Sectionals so a particular glee club would win.
If Glee’s trying to go out with a bang, they’re certainly accomplishing that — at least in the literal sense. As the New Directions rehearsed for Sectionals on the March 13 episode, Sue (Jane Lynch) continued her plot for revenge by sending confetti/glitter bombs to the glee club and setting Will’s (Matthew Morrison) minivan on fire. Also this week, Spencer sprained his ankle, Jesse St. James (Jonathan Groff) revealed some shocking news to Rachel (Lea Michele), and she made a surprising decision about her future. But that kiss — that was everything!

March 13, 2015

‘Glee’: Rachel & Jesse St. James Reunite With Sweet Duet — Listen

Our hearts just stopped. On the new episode of ‘Glee,’ Jesse St. James has returned — and he and Rachel are singing a love song! Listen to it right now (whenever you start breathing again)!
Glee must be trying to kill us before it goes off the air. On the Mar. 13 episode, Rachel (Lea Michele) and Jesse St. James (Jonathan Groff) are together again (!!!) and they are totally serenading one another! Yup, the former lovers take on the heart wrenching “Listen to Your Heart”– we know, dead– and you can hear it before the episode even airs!

March 11, 2015

‘Glee’ Final Season: Jonathan Groff Teases The Return Of Jesse St. James

Now this is how ‘Glee’ should be going out! Jonathan Groff sat down for an interview on Jan. 22 and dropped a major hint that there is a possibility Jesse St. James is returning for the finale of ‘Glee!’
Could Lea Michele’s bestie make the big return to Glee? Well, it sounds possible (everyone else has!). The season wraps in mid-February, so there’s definitely a chance for Jonathan Groff AKA Jesse St. James to head back to McKinley, and — dare I say it — end up with Rachel in the end.

January 22, 2015

‘Looking’: Jonathan Groff Recalls Filming His ‘Hottest Sex Scene’ Ever

Patrick and Richie’s latest bedding was one for the ages! Find out what Jonathan had to say about the behind-the-scenes awkwardness.
Looking fans have enjoyed watching Patrick (Jonathan Groff) and Richie (Raúl Castillo) explore their relationship during the HBO series’ first season, and the word “explore” was never more appropriate than on the show’s Feb. 16 episode. Was it a hot scene? Yes. Was it also an awkward scene? Most definitely.

February 16, 2014

Lea Michele’s Best Friend Rushes To Her Side After Cory Monteith’s Death

Lea’s former ‘Glee’ and ‘Spring Awakening’ co-star Jonathan Groff has reportedly dropped everything to be by her side at this difficult time. She certainly needs all the love and support she can get.
Jonathan Groff, who is currently working on his new film The Normal Heart in New York City, reportedly knew that he needed to be with his BFF Lea Michele after her boyfriend, Cory Monteith, was found dead on July 13.

July 16, 2013

Lea Michele & Cory Monteith Are A ‘Great Couple,’ Says Co-Star

Cory and Lea’s ‘Glee’ co-star Jonathan Groff gushes about what a cute couple they are, and how he is ‘so happy’ they are together! So sweet!
Lea Michele and Cory Monteith are one of Hollywood’s cutest on and off-screen couples, and now their Glee co-star Jonathan Groff has spoken out about their romance, and said that they make a “great couple.” How nice! Jonathan, who has had a recurring role as Jesse St. James in the hit FOX show, is best friends with Lea, and they used to star in the Broadway show Spring Awakening together. Read on to see what he has to say about their romance.

January 23, 2013

Glee-cap! Last Night’s Episode Was Supposed To Bring ‘The Funk,’ But Was A Total Snooze!

Even the introduction of TWO new romances (between Sue & Will AND Finn & Teri) couldn’t save this episode!

Was it just me, Gleeks, or was last night’s episode the most boring yet? By bringing up the rivalry between Vocal Adrenaline and New Directions for no real reason a week before the finale, this episode just seemed like a giant waste of time! Not to mention that the opening number by Vocal Adrenaline, “Another One Bites The Dust,” which was meant to intimidate New Directions was HORRIBLE!