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Jonathan Groff

Jonathan Groff is an American actor and singer born on March 26, 1985, in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

Updated July 30, 20261 min readCited sources

Jonathan Groff is an American actor and singer known for his work on stage and screen. He rose to fame through Broadway roles and major film and television projects.

What it is

Jonathan Drew Groff was born on March 26, 1985, in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. He is an actor and singer whose career spans theatre, film, and television. He is best known for stage roles in Spring Awakening, Hamilton, and Merrily We Roll Along, as well as screen roles in Glee, Mindhunter, and the Frozen franchise.

Key details

Groff began his film career with Taking Woodstock in 2009. He voiced Kristoff in Disney's Frozen (2013) and Frozen II (2019), and also voiced Sven in the franchise. He gained wider recognition on television for Glee and Mindhunter. His later film credits include The Matrix Resurrections, Knock at the Cabin, A Nice Indian Boy, and Ultraman: Rising. He has won a Tony Award and a Grammy Award.

Why it matters

Groff's work in Frozen and Hamilton has reached a global audience, including in Canada, where both projects have had broad circulation. His performances in musical theatre and on screen have made him a prominent figure in contemporary entertainment.

In short

  • Jonathan Groff is an American actor and singer born in 1985.
  • He is known for Broadway roles in Spring Awakening, Hamilton, and Merrily We Roll Along.
  • He voiced Kristoff in Frozen and Frozen II, and appeared in Glee and Mindhunter.
  • He has won a Tony Award and a Grammy Award.
Canadian angle

Jonathan Groff is relevant to Canadian readers through the international popularity of Frozen, Hamilton, and other film and stage projects that have had broad circulation in Canada.

Quick questions

Who is Jonathan Groff?
Jonathan Groff is an American actor and singer known for stage roles in Spring Awakening, Hamilton, and Merrily We Roll Along, plus screen work in Glee, Mindhunter, and Frozen.
Is Jonathan Groff in Frozen?
Yes. He voices Kristoff in Frozen and Frozen II, and sources also state that he voiced Sven in the Frozen franchise.
What movies has Jonathan Groff been in?
Listed film credits include Taking Woodstock, The Conspirator, C.O.G., Frozen, Hamilton, The Matrix Resurrections, Knock at the Cabin, A Nice Indian Boy, and Ultraman: Rising.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jonathan_Groff
    Supports: Birth date, American actor and singer identity, major known-for titles, Frozen voice role, and selected filmography.
  2. Simple English Wikipedia — https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jonathan_Groff
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, and identification as an actor and singer; notable roles in Glee, Mindhunter, and Frozen.
  3. Broadway.com — https://www.broadway.com/buzz/stars/jonathan-groff/profile/
    Supports: Frozen voice role and film credits including Taking Woodstock, The Conspirator, C.O.G., and American Sniper.
  4. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2676147/
    Supports: Known-for titles, awards, and filmography entries including The Matrix Resurrections and Knock at the Cabin.
  5. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2676147/bio/
    Supports: Biographical summary stating he is an American actor and singer and listing major awards.
  6. The New York Times — https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/05/theater/jonathan-groff-just-in-time-broadway.html
    Supports: Recent Broadway prominence and recognition as a leading man in theatre.
  7. Broadway Podcast Network — https://www.broadwaypodcastnetwork.com/people/jonathan-groff
    Supports: Broadway credits and screen roles including Frozen, Glee, and Mindhunter.