James Corden James Corden James Kimberley Corden (born 22 August 1978) is an English actor, comedian, and television host. He hosts "The Late Late Show with James Corden", a late-night television talk show on CBS. Along with Welsh actress Ruth Jones, Corden co-created, co-wrote and starred in the critically acclaimed BBC sitcom "Gavin & Stacey" (2007–2010) for which he won the BAFTA Television Award for Best Comedy Performance. He was featured on the UK No.1 single "Shout", along with grime artist Dizzee Rascal, an unofficial anthem of the England football team for the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa, and duetted
James Wall (comedian) James Wall (comedian) James "Jimmy" Lee Wall (1863-June 12, 1927) was an American actor and singer, best known as a comedian and minstrel. Wall was born in Toronto, Canada, to English parents. Raised in Minneapolis, Minnesota, he first performed in blackface in a school fundraiser. At age 17, he had his first paid performance in Minneapolis. Soon after, he left to begin his career in acting and singing. Wall worked as an entertainer for the next 46 years. He was an actor, singer, blackface comedian, and vaudeville entertainer. He performed throughout the United States, but especially in the American South.