“My father was Mickey Katz, who worked with Spike Jones and then went on to improvise some successful Yiddish parodies, some of which I perform. My favorite was 'Geshray of the Vilde Kotchke,' his version of 'Cry of the Wild Goose.'”

American actor, singer, dancer, photographer, and theatre director

Joel Grey is an American actor, singer, dancer, photographer, and theatre director. Born in 1932, he is best known for playing the Master of Ceremonies in Cabaret, both on Broadway and in Bob Fosse’s 1972 film adaptation. Grey’s performance in Cabaret brought him major recognition, including an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, a Golden Globe Award, and a Tony Award. In 2023, he received a Lifetime Achievement Tony Award at the 76th Tony Awards, marking a long career across stage and screen.