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Idina Menzel
Actor, ProducerBorn May 30, 1971 (54 years)
Idina Kim Menzel (née Mentzel; born May 30, 1971) is an American actress and singer. Particularly known for her work in musicals on the Broadway stage and having achieved mainstream success across stage, film and music, Menzel has garnered the honorific title "Queen of Broadway" for her achievements. Her accolades include an American Music Award, a Billboard Music Award and a Tony Award, as well as nominations for three Drama League Awards and four Drama Desk Awards. In 2019, she was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for her contributions to live theatre.
Menzel rose to prominence as a stage actress in 1996, making her Broadway debut playing Maureen Johnson in the rock musical Rent, which earned her a Tony Award nomination for Best Featured Actress in a Musical. After appearing in several smaller-scale stage and Off-Broadway productions, in 2003 Menzel originated the role of Elphaba in the Broadway musical Wicked, for which she won the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical. The popularity of the musical, Menzel's character and song "Defying Gravity" earned her a devoted following among theater fans. After leaving the show in 2005, she reprised the role in the musical's original West End production until the end of 2006, becoming the highest-paid actress in West End theatre history. In 2014, Menzel returned to Broadway as Elizabeth Vaughan in the musical If/Then, for which she received a third Tony Award nomination.
Menzel began transitioning to film and television roles in the early 2000s. After reprising her role as Maureen in Rent's 2005 film adaptation, she was cast as Nancy Tremaine in Disney's musical fantasy film Enchanted (2007) and reprised her role in its sequel Disenchanted (2022). She had a recurring role as Shelby Corcoran on the musical television series Glee (2010–2013). Since 2013, Menzel has voiced Elsa in Disney's animated Frozen franchise. "Let It Go", a song she recorded for the first film, became widely popular upon release, winning an Academy Award for Best Original Song and reaching number five on the Billboard Hot 100, making her the first Tony Award-winning actor to have a top-10 song on the chart. Menzel also starred in the crime drama film Uncut Gems (2019) and in the jukebox musical film Cinderella (2021).
As a recording artist, Menzel has released six studio albums: Still I Can't Be Still (1998), Here (2004), I Stand (2008), Holiday Wishes (2014), idina. (2016), and Christmas: A Season of Love (2019).
Menzel rose to prominence as a stage actress in 1996, making her Broadway debut playing Maureen Johnson in the rock musical Rent, which earned her a Tony Award nomination for Best Featured Actress in a Musical. After appearing in several smaller-scale stage and Off-Broadway productions, in 2003 Menzel originated the role of Elphaba in the Broadway musical Wicked, for which she won the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical. The popularity of the musical, Menzel's character and song "Defying Gravity" earned her a devoted following among theater fans. After leaving the show in 2005, she reprised the role in the musical's original West End production until the end of 2006, becoming the highest-paid actress in West End theatre history. In 2014, Menzel returned to Broadway as Elizabeth Vaughan in the musical If/Then, for which she received a third Tony Award nomination.
Menzel began transitioning to film and television roles in the early 2000s. After reprising her role as Maureen in Rent's 2005 film adaptation, she was cast as Nancy Tremaine in Disney's musical fantasy film Enchanted (2007) and reprised her role in its sequel Disenchanted (2022). She had a recurring role as Shelby Corcoran on the musical television series Glee (2010–2013). Since 2013, Menzel has voiced Elsa in Disney's animated Frozen franchise. "Let It Go", a song she recorded for the first film, became widely popular upon release, winning an Academy Award for Best Original Song and reaching number five on the Billboard Hot 100, making her the first Tony Award-winning actor to have a top-10 song on the chart. Menzel also starred in the crime drama film Uncut Gems (2019) and in the jukebox musical film Cinderella (2021).
As a recording artist, Menzel has released six studio albums: Still I Can't Be Still (1998), Here (2004), I Stand (2008), Holiday Wishes (2014), idina. (2016), and Christmas: A Season of Love (2019).
Known For
Idina Menzel Filmography
| 2027 | Frozen III · as Elsa (voice) |
| 2024 | Wicked · as Wiz-O-Mania Super Star |
| 2023 | Once Upon a Studio · as Elsa (voice) |
| 2023 | You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah · as Bree Friedman |
| 2022 | Disenchanted · as Nancy Tremaine |
| 2022 | American Murderer · as Melanie |
| 2021 | Cinderella · as Vivian |
| 2020 | Once Upon a Snowman · as Elsa (voice) (archive Sound) |
| 2020 | Zenimation (TV Series) · as Elsa (voice) (archive Footage) |
| 2020 | |
| 2019 | Uncut Gems · as Dinah Ratner |
| 2019 | Frozen II · as Elsa (voice) |
| 2018 | Ralph Breaks the Internet · as Elsa (voice) |
| 2017 | |
| 2017 | Olaf's Frozen Adventure · as Elsa (voice) |
| 2017 | Julie's Greenroom (TV Series) |
| 2017 | Beaches · as Cc Bloom |
| 2017 | LEGO Frozen Northern Lights · as Elsa (voice) |
| 2016 | LEGO Frozen Northern Lights (TV Series) · as Elsa (voice) |
| 2015 | Frozen Fever · as Elsa (voice) |
| 2014 | Good Morning Britain (TV Series) · as Elsa |
| 2013 | Frozen · as Elsa (voice) |
| 2009 | Chess in Concert · as Florence Vassy |
| 2009 | Glee (TV Series) · as Shelby Corcoran |
| 2007 | Enchanted · as Nancy Tremaine |
| 2007 | Private Practice (TV Series) · as Lisa King |
| 2006 | Ask the Dust · as Vera Rivkin |
| 2006 | The Wonder Pets! (TV Series) · as The Queen Of Hearts (voice) |
| 2005 | Rent · as Maureen Johnson |
| 2004 | Water · as Jessy Turner |
| 2004 | The Tollbooth · as Raquel Cohen-Flaxman |
| 2004 | Broadway: The American Musical (TV Series) · as Elphaba |
| 2004 | Kevin Hill (TV Series) · as Francine Prescott |
| 2004 | Rescue Me (TV Series) |
| 2003 | Soundstage (TV Series) |
| 2002 | Just a Kiss · as Linda |
| 2001 | Kissing Jessica Stein · as Bridesmaid |
| 1998 | Hercules (TV Series) · as Circe |
| 1996 | Arthur (TV Series) · as Dr. Paula (voice) |
| 1992 | Late Show with David Letterman (TV Series) · as Elphaba |
| 1971 | Great Performances (TV Series) · as Florence Vassey |
| 2025 | Wicked: One Wonderful Night · as Self |
| 2024 | The 77th Annual Tony Awards · as Self - Presenter |
| 2023 | |
| 2023 | Disney 100: Remember That · as Self |
| 2023 | |
| 2022 | Idina Menzel: Which Way to the Stage? · as Self |
| 2022 | The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration · as Self - Well Wisher |
| 2022 | Power of Women: The Changemakers · as Self |
| 2022 | Sherri (2022) (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 2022 | Harmonious Live! · as Self - Host |
| 2021 | Kenny Rogers All in for the Gambler · as Self |
| 2021 | Wicked in Concert · as Self |
| 2021 | Musicals: The Greatest Show · as Self |
| 2020 | The Drew Barrymore Show (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 2020 | Into the Unknown: Making Frozen II (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2020 | The Disney Family Singalong Volume 2 · as Self |
| 2020 | A&E Biography: Kenny Rogers · as Self |
| 2020 | Celebrity IOU (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2020 | The Oscars · as Self - Performer |
| 2020 | 2020 Golden Globe Awards · as Self - Audience Member |
| 2019 | The 93rd Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade · as Self - Performer |
| 2019 | The Kelly Clarkson Show (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2019 | Rent: Live · as Self |
| 2018 | Mickey's 90th Spectacular · as Self |
| 2018 | A Very Wicked Halloween: Celebrating 15 Years on Broadway · as Self - Host |
| 2016 | CMA Country Christmas · as Self |
| 2016 | 2016 Billboard Music Awards · as Self - Presenter |
| 2016 | Sunday Today with Willie Geist (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 2016 | Disneyland 60th Anniversary TV Special · as Self |
| 2015 | Daily Blast Live (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2015 | Taylor Swift: The 1989 World Tour Live · as Self - Musical Guest |
| 2015 | The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 2015 | IMDb on the Scene - Interviews (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2015 | 2015 Billboard Music Awards · as Self - Presenter |
| 2015 | The Late Late Show with James Corden (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2015 | The Oscars · as Self - Presenter |
| 2015 | Super Bowl XLIX · as Self - National Anthem Performer |
| 2014 | |
| 2014 | The 68th Annual Tony Awards · as Self - Nominee & Performer |
| 2014 | The Oscars · as Self - Performer |
| 2014 | Late Night with Seth Meyers (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2014 | The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 2013 | Frozen Special · as Self |
| 2013 | Marvin Hamlisch: What He Did for Love · as Self |
| 2013 | Radio Disney Music Awards (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2013 | The Broadway.Com Show (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2012 | RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars (TV Series) · as Self - Guest Judge |
| 2012 | RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars: Untucked! (TV Series) · as Self - Guest Judge |
| 2012 | Katie (2012) (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 2012 | |
| 2012 | CBS Mornings (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2012 | CBS Mornings (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2011 | The Chew (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 2011 | The Jonathan Ross Show (TV Series) · as Self - Musical Guest |
| 2011 | Dish Nation (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2011 | The Glee Project (TV Series) · as Self - Guest Judge / Mentor |
| 2010 | Show People with Paul Wontorek (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2010 | The Talk (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 2010 | The 64th Annual Tony Awards · as Self - Presenter |
| 2010 | Piper's QUICK Picks (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 2010 | Undercover Boss (US) (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2009 | Talk Stoop (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 2009 | The Project (2009) (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2009 | Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 2008 | The Kennedy Center Honors: A Celebration of the Performing Arts · as Self - Performer |
| 2008 | Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade · as Self |
| 2008 | The 62nd Annual Tony Awards · as Self - Performer |
| 2008 | Piper's Picks TV (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 2007 | Chelsea Lately (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 2007 | The 61st Annual Tony Awards · as Self - Presenter |
| 2007 | ShowBusiness: The Road to Broadway · as Self |
| 2006 | The ONE Show (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 2006 | No Day But Today: The Story of 'Rent' · as Self |
| 2006 | CBeebies Bedtime Stories (TV Series) · as Self - Storyteller |
| 2005 | Made In Hollywood (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2005 | The 59th Annual Tony Awards · as Self - Presenter |
| 2005 | Dancing with the Stars (TV Series) · as Self - Guest Judge |
| 2005 | The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 2004 | Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2004 | The X Factor (TV Series) · as Self - Special Guest |
| 2004 | The 58th Annual Tony Awards · as Self - Winner & Performer |
| 2004 | Strictly Come Dancing (TV Series) · as Self - Musical Guest |
| 2003 | Hollywood on Set (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2003 | Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade · as Self |
| 2003 | The Ellen DeGeneres Show (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 2003 | Jimmy Kimmel Live! (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 2002 | American Idol (TV Series) · as Self - Audience |
| 2001 | Richard & Judy (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 1999 | Loose Women (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1998 | Fox and Friends (USA) (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1997 | The View (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1997 | The 51st Annual Tony Awards · as Self - Performer |
| 1996 | Access Hollywood (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1996 | The Rosie O'Donnell Show (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 1996 | The 50th Annual Tony Awards · as Self - Nominee & Performer |
| 1995 | E! Live from the Red Carpet (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1994 | Extra (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1990 | Christmas In Rockefeller Center (TV Series) · as Self - Performer |
| 1989 | National Memorial Day Concert (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1988 | Inside Edition (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1988 | This Morning (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1988 | LIVE with Kelly and Mark (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1985 | Larry King Live (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1984 | Jeopardy! (TV Series) · as Self - Clue Giver |
| 1981 | Entertainment Tonight (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1979 | CBS Sunday Morning With Jane Pauley (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 1975 | Good Morning America (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 1973 | AFI Life Achievement Award (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1969 | Sesame Street (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1958 | Etter Dagsrevyen (TV Series) · as Self - Interviewee (segment: Frozen Ii) |
| 1958 | Blue Peter (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1956 | Tony Awards (TV Series) · as Self - Presenter |
| 1953 | The Academy Awards (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1952 | Today (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2022 | Idina Menzel: Which Way to the Stage? · as Executive Producer |