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
Ron James (comedian) Ron James (comedian) Ron James (born 1958) is a Canadian stand-up comedian. James was born in Glace Bay, Nova Scotia; his family later moved to Halifax during his youth. He attended Acadia University, studying history and political science with the intention of becoming a history teacher. During his time there he came under the influence of Evelyn Garbary, who headed the theatre program there, as a result of a course he was taking. After graduating, he moved to Toronto and joined The Second City troupe there, working with them during the 1980s. In 1989, he received a Genie Award nomination