Joel Grey (born April 11, 1932) is a Tony-, Golden Globe-, BAFTA-, & Academy Award-winning American stage and screen actor known best for his role as the Emcee in both the stage and film adaptation of the Kander & Ebb musical Cabaret.Early lifeGrey was born Joel David Katz in Cleveland, Ohio, the son of Grace and Mickey Katz, who was an actor, clarinetist, comedian and director. He graduated from Cleveland Heights High School in Cleveland Heights, Ohio in 1950.CareerGrey origi