Joel Grey is an American actor, singer, dancer, director, and photographer. He is known for his role as the Master of Ceremonies in the 1972 film adaptation of Cabaret alongside Liza Minnelli, for which he received the Academy Award and Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor. Grey appeared in A Christmas Carol and Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins. He originated the role of The Wizard of Oz in the musical Wicked and is featured on the cast recording album Wicked featuring Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth. His most popular songs include the singles When I'm Sixty-Four, Honey Bun, and I Lost the Rhythm.