Getting To Know James Corden, The New Face Of Late Night

James Corden may not be a household name (at least in the United States), but he will be very, very soon.

Corden is the latest person to take over "The Late Late Show" following Craig Ferguson's retirement from the late-night talker, but the soon-to-be talk show host isn't a complete newcomer, even if you haven't heard his name before.

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Hailing from the U.K., Corden has a had a flourishing career across the pond. As Corden makes his move to the U.S. more permanent with his late show gig and roles in films like "Into The Woods" alongside Meryl Streep, one can hope he'll translate well stateside.

But aside from the charming comedian being British, here are few other things you probably didn't know about your future favorite talk show host:

Full Name: James Kimberley Corden

Birthdate: August 22, 1978

Birthplace: Hillingdon, London, United Kingdom

Best Known For: The Late Late Show With James Corden, Gavin & Stacey, The Wrong Mans, History Boys

Little Known Facts:

-A Quintuple Threat

Corden is an actor, comedian, singer, writer and producer, making him a jack of all trades in away. You can expect to see Corden put on all of those hats when "The Late Late Show" premieres March 23rd with him as host.

- Award-Winning

Corden has won a British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) award for his performance in "Gavin & Stacey," a show he also wrote, and he also won the Tony for Best Performance by a Leading Actor in 2012 for the play "One Man, Two Guvnors." Along with "The History Boys," a Broadway play he starred in, winning the Best Play Tony award in 2006 and it's safe to say that anything Corden touches turns to gold.

- Famous Roommate

Corden's former roommate was Dominic Cooper of "Captain America," "Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Huner," and "Dracula Untold" fame.

- Royal Treatment

Corden is a part of the Most Excellent Order of the  British Empire,  the most junior and most populous order of chivalry in the U.K., for his service to drama. Even the Queen has given him her blessing.

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Shawn Thomas writes Entertainment & Lifestyle content for CBS Local. Follow him on Twitter.