Since then, he has had added success as the host of CBS's The Late Late Show.
The organisers of the Tonys alleged him "the ideal choice" to host what they said would be an "unforgettable show".
"James is one of those attenuate performers whose ability construe altogether to both the Broadway date and the television screen," said Charlotte St Martin, admiral of the Broadway League, and Heather Hitchens, admiral of the American Theatre Wing, in a statement.
"The endure time he was at the Tonys, he went home with one. We anticipate he'll accept even added fun as host."
"We are captivated to accept James Corden not alone as a affiliate of the CBS family, but as host of this year's Tony Awards," said Jack Sussman of CBS Entertainment.
"James is the ultimate performer... and the absolute best to host this celebrated and consistently absorbing reside television event."
Corden's added roles cover Smithy in BBC ball Gavin and Stacey, Timms in the date and blur versions of The History Boys, and The Baker in the 2014 blur of Into the Woods.
Kristin Chenoweth and Alan Cumming co-hosted endure year's Tonys, afterward in the footsteps of Hugh Jackman and Neil Patrick Harris.
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