“I moved to New York on October 21, 2004, and it was the day that the Chelsea Grill, a restaurant in Hell's Kitchen on 9th Avenue between 46th and 47th Street, opened. I had never waited a table in my life, but I walked in and lied to the manager in a very J. Pierrepont Finch way.”

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About Jonathan Groff

American actor and singer

Jonathan Drew Groff is an American actor and singer, known for his work on stage and screen. He has 106 quotes on the site. He has received several honors for his performances, including a Tony Award and a Grammy Award, and he was also nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award. In 2026, he was included in Time’s annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world.

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