Idina Kim Menzel is a famous American actress, theatre performer, singer, and songwriter. In 2003, the First time Idina Menzel got an opportunity for playing the role of Elphaba in the Broadway musical Wicked and she was nominated tony award in 2004 for best actress in a musical for the role of Elphaba in the broadway musical wicked and she won. After winning the first Tony Award, Idina Menzel became a popular actress and reached the top 10.
But Idina Menzel is known for playing Shelby Corcoran (Fictional character) on the musical comedy-drama television series “Glee” Which was started on 19 May 2009 and ended 20 March 2015.
Idina Menzel is also best known for voicing Queen Elsa in Frozen Flim.In this film, she sang the song “Let It Go” Which arrived at number 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Idina Menzel’s Early Life, Parents & Education
Idina Kim Menzel was born on 30 May 1971. Now She is 49 Years old (Idina Menzel age 49). Her birthplace was Long Island, New York, United States. Her Real Name Idina Kim Menzel. She grew up in Syosset.
Her father’s name is Stuart Mentzel. He is a Salesman. Her mother’s name is Helene Mentzel. She is a housewife.
But when Idina Menzel was 15 years old, her parents divorced. She has a sister named Cara Mentzel. She studied J. Irving Baylis Elementary School and Syosset High School. She graduated bachelor of fine arts from the university’s Tisch School of the Arts in New York.
Idina Menzel Career (Theatre, Music, Film & TV)
Idina Menzel started her career through Theatre. In the 1995 Year, she auditioned for Rent and got a chance for her 1st professional theatre job. She got an opportunity to work with popular actress and singer Kristin Chenoweth on Broadway in Wicked.
Her first television series was Hercules as a voicer. After succeeding in theatre, music & television job she decided to enter the film sector. In 2001, she was offered in a film named Kissing Jessica Stein for supporting roles. Then her popularity was increasing day by day and she was offered many famous films and television series.
Idina Menzel Personal Life, Boyfriend & Spouse
During the original production of Rent 1995, Idina Menzel met with Taye Diggs as a friend. Then they fell in love with each other. Then they decided to marry each other. They married on January 11, 2003.
On 2 September 2009, Idina Menzel gave first birth to their son named Walker Nathaniel Diggs.
So far everything was going well. In late 2013, Menzel and Diggs had decided to separate each other after ten years of married life, and their divorcing process was ended on 3 December 2014.
After divorcing with Taye Diggs, Menzel began dating With his co-stars Aaron Lohr. They were engaged on 23 September 2016. After one year, they married on 22 September 2017.
Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Idina Kim Menzel |
| Nick Name | Dee, Adele Dazeem |
| Profession | Actress, theatre performer, songwriter, singer. |
| Best Known | Theatre: Wicked Television: Glee Film: Frozen |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Brith | 30 May 1971 |
| Age (as in 2020) | 49 Years |
| Birthplace | Syosset, New York, USA |
| Hometown | Encino, Los Angeles, California, USA |
| Nationality | American |
| Religion | Jewish |
| Language | English |
| Astrological signs | Gemini |
| Sexual Orientation | Straight |
| Social Media | Twitter: @idinamenzel (701.7Kfollowers) Instagram: idinamenzel(1.1m followers) Facebook: @IdinaMenzel_( Like : 1,175,664 &Followers:1,167,615) |
| Education | |
| School | Syosset High School |
| College/University | University’s Tisch School of the Arts |
| Educational Qualification | Bachelor of Fine Arts in Drama |
| Physical Stats & More | |
| Height (approx.) | -in centimeters- 163 cm -in meters- 1.63 m -in feet inches- 5.4” |
| Weight (approx.) | -in kilograms- 58 kg -in pounds- 128 lbs |
| Body Measurements (approx.) | -Chest: 34 inches -Waist: 26 inches -Biceps: 10 inches -Hips: 37 inches |
| Bra Size | 34B |
| Eye Colour | Hazel |
| Hair Colour | Brown |
| Family | |
| Husband | 1st Husband: Taye Diggs (Actor, m.2003-div.2014) 2nd Husband: Aaron Lohr (Actor, m.2017-present) |
| Children’s (Son) | Walker Nathaniel Diggs (From the first husband) |
| Parents | Father: Stuart Mentzel (salesman) Mother: Helene Mentzel (therapist) |
| Siblings (Sister) | Cara Mentzel (Younger) |
| Famous Relatives | Not Known |
| Money Factor | |
| Net Worth | $10million (estimated) |
| Career | |
| Debut | Theatre: Rent (1994) Television:Hercules: The Animated Series(1998) Film: Kissing Jessica Stein (2001) |
| Tv/Theater Awards | |
| Obie Award (1995) | Special Citations Fro Rent |
| Tony Award (2000) | Best Actress in a Musical For Wicked |
| Broadway Audience Award (2004) | Best Lead Actress in a Musical For Wicked Best Diva Performance For Wicked Best Onstage Pair For Wicked |
| WhatsOnStage Awards (2006) | Best Actress in a Musical For Wicked |
| Broadway Audience Award (2014) | Best Leading Actress in a Musical For If/Then Best Onstage Pair For If/Then |
| Film Awards | |
| World Music Award (2013) | Best Song Written for Frozen |
| Teen Choice Award (2014) | Choice Actress: Voice for Frozen |
| Billboard Music Award (2014) | Top Soundtrack for Frozen |
| American Music Awards (2014) | Top Soundtrack for Frozen |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Idina Menzel
- Idina Menzel was born on 30 May 1971. As of 2020, She is 49 years old ( age 49)
- Her Real Name Idina Kim Menzel
- Idina is also playing Shelby Corcoran (Fictional character) and Queen Elsa in Frozen Flim
- Her father’s name is Stuart Mentzel. Her mother’s name is Helene Mentzel.
- I. Menzel School’s name is studied J. Irving Baylis Elementary School and Syosset High School. Idina Menzel’s Educational Qualification is a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Drama.
- In 1995, she started her career through Theatre
- Menzel married to Taye Diggs in 2003 but they got divorced in 2014. Then she married again Aaron Lohr.
- She got many awards and nominations.
- Idina Menzel’s net worth $10 million.
- Idina uses Kate Somerville’s Purify Clarifying Cleanser Face wash.