Until he was cast as high school student Malcolm Wyatt who sues a girl who reneged on her promise to attend the prom with him on an the season finale of Fox's "Ally McBeal" in 2001, few were aware of Josh Groban. The tall, curly-haired Los Angeles native made an impression with viewers, particularly when he performed the song "You're Still You" and displayed a gorgeous baritone voice.Groban grew up in Southern California and enjoyed performing as a child. He became more serious about his craft when he attended the prestigious Interlochen Arts Academy in Michigan and began studying voice in
Introduced to record producer/composer David Foster by a vocal coach
1999
Chosen by Foster to perform at the inauguration ceremonies of Governor Joseph Graham 'Gray' Davis Jr.
1999
Tapped by Foster to substitute for Andrea Bocelli at the rehearsals for the annual telecast of the Grammy Awards; performed "The Prayer" with Celine Dion; invited by Foster to attend the dress rehearsal where host Rosie O'Donnell invited him to appear on her talk show
1999
Was a guest on the syndicated "The Rosie O'Donnell Show"
