12 Movies and Shows You Recognize Hamilton's Jonathan Groff From
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Jonathan Groff has been in the spotlight for quite some time now, and he's sure to gain even more fans after people see his standout performance as King George III in Hamilton on Disney+ for the first time. The 35-year-old actor first got his start on Broadway, but he certainly isn't a stranger to television. Aside from playing Rachel Berry's love interest (and eventual husband) on Glee, he also has a huge following from HBO's short-lived drama Looking. Not to mention most Disney fans know him from a little movie called Frozen. See the rest of his biggest roles ahead.
Spring Awakening
Groff starred opposite Lea Michele in this hit Broadway show from 2006. He even earned his first Tony nomination for best actor in a musical.
Taking Woodstock
In 2009, the actor had a role as a Woodstock organizer in the comedy about the 1969 Woodstock Festival.
Twelve Thirty
Groff starred alongside Meryl Streep's daughter Mamie Gummer in this independent film from 2010.
Glee
In 2010, Groff reunited with his Spring Awakening costar Michele on the hit Fox series. He had a recurring role as her onscreen love interest Jesse St. James until the series ended in 2015.
Boss
Groff made an appearance in Kelsey Grammer's political drama during season two.
C.O.G.
He played the lead role of David in this 2013 film based on one of David Sedaris's short stories from his book Naked.
Frozen
The actor voiced the character of Kristoff in the 2013 Disney animated film and its sequel in 2019.
The Normal Heart
Groff played Taylor Kitsch's boyfriend in this Ryan Murphy-directed film from 2014 about the HIV-AIDS crisis in NYC in the '80s.
American Sniper
The actor had a small cameo as Patrick Murray, a man who thanks Bradley Cooper's character for saving his life, in 2014.
Looking
He played Patrick Murray on the popular HBO series and again in its movie adaptation in 2016.
Hamilton
Groff originated the role of King George III in 2015. He received another Tony nomination for his role the following year.
Mindhunter
On the Netflix series, Groff plays a character based on real-life special agent John E. Douglas.