20 Celebs Who Can Sing, Dance and Act
Some stars master one lane and stick to it, but a true triple threat can carry a tune, nail choreography, and lead a scene on screen or stage. These performers built careers that move across tours, film sets, TV rooms, and theater marquees, often switching roles within the same year without missing a beat.
Below are twenty celebrities whose résumés show real work in all three areas. You will find key projects that highlight their voices, the training and performances that prove their dance chops, and the acting credits that made audiences pay attention.
Hugh Jackman
Jackman headlined musical films like ‘The Greatest Showman’ and delivered live vocals in ‘Les Misérables’. On Broadway he won a Tony for ‘The Boy from Oz’ and has led multiple concert tours that blend singing with storytelling.
His dance background shows up in Broadway show numbers and arena choreography, including high energy ensemble work and extended tap sections in stage productions. Acting wise he ranges from action in ‘Logan’ to period pieces and live theater, with long stints hosting award shows that involve complex musical sketches.
Jennifer Lopez
Lopez broke through as a dancer with the ‘In Living Color’ Fly Girls and later built a touring career with tightly rehearsed routines. Her albums produced global tours that pair pop vocals with full stage choreography.
As an actor she led biopic drama in ‘Selena’ and later crime drama in ‘Hustlers’. She continues to balance studio records, live residency shows, and feature films, often serving as producer while performing in dance heavy music videos.
Zendaya
Zendaya recorded original soundtrack songs for ‘The Greatest Showman’ and has released solo music that she performs live. Her vocal work includes duets and studio collaborations tied to her film and TV projects.
She trained in hip hop and contemporary styles for Disney projects and performs aerial choreography in ‘The Greatest Showman’ sequences. Acting credits range from ‘Euphoria’ to major franchise films, with dramatic leads and stunt heavy roles that require precise movement.
Donald Glover
Under the name Childish Gambino he released chart topping albums and performed intricate live arrangements with full bands and choirs. His videos feature vocal arrangements that shift from falsetto to rap within the same track.
Glover’s dance imprint is visible in the choreography for ‘This Is America’ and on tour where narrative movement supports the set list. He created and starred in ‘Atlanta’ and appears in features like ‘Solo A Star Wars Story’, moving between comedy and drama while writing and producing.
Jamie Foxx
Foxx won an Academy Award for ‘Ray’ and has led action, comedy, and biographical films. He also headlined live TV musical events and stand up specials that include musical impressions.
As a recording artist he earned platinum albums and collaborates across R and B and hip hop. Stage performances and award show numbers include choreographed segments, and his early work on sketch TV showcased dance driven parodies with live bands.
Lady Gaga
Gaga recorded powerhouse vocals across pop and jazz, including a full standards album series with Tony Bennett. She tours with large ensembles and sings live while executing complex staging.
Her acting includes dramatic leads in ‘A Star Is Born’ and ‘House of Gucci’. She incorporates contemporary and theatrical dance in arena shows and music videos, using long form choreography that runs across multiple songs in a set.
Beyoncé
Beyoncé leads stadium tours that combine live vocals with high intensity choreography and a large dance company. Her concert films document multi chapter performances with quick transitions, marching band arrangements, and intricate footwork.
She acted in ‘Dreamgirls’, ‘Cadillac Records’, and voiced a lead in ‘The Lion King’. Rehearsal regimens for tours involve hours of dance conditioning, and her studio albums often include visual albums that spotlight narrative movement.
Justin Timberlake
Timberlake’s solo records and work with *NSYNC built a catalog of live vocal performances with tight harmonies. His tours feature live bands and extended medleys that test range and stamina.
He studied and performed choreography from his early TV variety roots through arena tours. On screen he delivered dramatic and comedic turns in ‘The Social Network’, ‘Inside Llewyn Davis’, and family hits like ‘Trolls’, often contributing original songs to the projects.
Ariana Grande
Grande’s discography showcases whistle register runs and live arrangements adapted for arena acoustics. She has headlined multiple world tours and performs complex vocal layering in studio and on stage.
Her dance teams build pop and jazz funk choreography around her sets, with consistent execution across television appearances and festivals. She began acting on ‘Victorious’ and ‘Sam and Cat’ and moved to feature films and large scale musical productions, recording character driven duets for soundtracks.
Ryan Gosling
Gosling trained in singing and dance from childhood variety TV and returned to musicals with ‘La La Land’, recording piano and vocal numbers for the soundtrack. He performs original songs live during award shows and specials tied to film campaigns.
Choreography training for ‘La La Land’ covered tap and ballroom, completed alongside daily piano practice. His acting spans thrillers, dramas, and comedies like ‘Drive’ and ‘The Nice Guys’, with physical roles that use precise movement and timing.
Emma Stone
Stone recorded musical tracks for ‘La La Land’ and performed them live on press and award circuits. She also trained for Broadway in ‘Cabaret’, completing a run that required sustained nightly vocals.
Her dance work includes film choreography rehearsed for months and stage blocking that integrates partner work and ensemble numbers. As an actor she has led films from ‘Poor Things’ to ‘Easy A’ and developed a range that includes physical comedy and period drama.
Cynthia Erivo
Erivo’s studio and stage vocals power ballads and uptempo soul numbers, and she records for films in which she stars. Her concert appearances feature orchestral arrangements and intimate sets.
She trained in theater dance and performs full choreographed numbers while maintaining vocals in Broadway and West End productions. On screen she led ‘Harriet’ and appears in prestige TV, while on stage she won top theater awards for ‘The Color Purple’.
Anna Kendrick
Kendrick recorded lead vocals for ‘Pitch Perfect’ and contributed to soundtrack singles that charted internationally. She also performed in ‘Into the Woods’ with classically influenced phrasing adapted for film.
Her dance work covers collegiate style a cappella staging and musical theater choreography, rehearsed to match multi part harmony. Acting credits include ‘Up in the Air’ and a run of comedies and dramas where she often performs music within the story.
John Legend
Legend’s albums and tours emphasize live instrumentation, gospel roots, and piano led vocals. He arranges sets that shift from solo performance to full band and choir.
His dance presence appears in staged TV specials and music videos that feature partner work and ensemble choreography. As an actor he performed in ‘La La Land’ and led ‘Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert’, while also producing theater that earned major awards.
Catherine Zeta-Jones
Zeta-Jones recorded and performed musical numbers for ‘Chicago’ and has sung in stage productions in London and New York. She trained in musical theater from a young age with attention to voice and movement.
Her dance sequences in ‘Chicago’ required precise Fosse style technique with long rehearsal schedules. Acting roles range from ‘Traffic’ to family adventures, and she continues to appear in series work that leans on stage presence and timing.
Jennifer Hudson
Hudson’s powerhouse vocals anchor albums and live specials, and she tours with arrangements that spotlight big band and choir support. She recorded signature songs for ‘Dreamgirls’ and other film projects.
Choreographed numbers in stage and TV appearances pair gospel influenced movement with contemporary staging. On screen she earned major awards for ‘Dreamgirls’ and portrayed Aretha Franklin in ‘Respect’, adding executive production and soundtrack recording.
Tom Holland
Holland trained at the West End in ‘Billy Elliot the Musical’, which required daily dance classes and live singing. He maintains vocal performance through special appearances and musical sketches on television.
His dance background includes ballet, tap, and acrobatics, used later in action roles that involve wire work and stunt choreography. Acting credits include leading roles in ‘Spider Man’ films and dramatic series, supported by movement training that carries into fight scenes.
Joseph Gordon-Levitt
Gordon-Levitt sings in film performances like numbers in ‘500 Days of Summer’ and releases live musical collaborations through creative projects with guest artists. He appears on stages with bands for curated events that mix music and storytelling.
He performs choreographed pieces on late night shows and live specials, often recreating classic routines with modern twists. His acting spans ‘Inception’, ‘Looper’, and independent features, alongside directing and producing that tie music into narrative work.
Miley Cyrus
Cyrus records rock and pop albums with a focus on live band arrangements and wide vocal range. Her tours showcase vocals across power ballads and uptempo sets.
She built dance heavy performances from her teen TV era through stadium shows, with choreography tailored to band led arrangements. Acting credits include ‘Hannah Montana’ and later film and TV roles, along with live specials where she hosts and performs multiple musical segments.
Janet Jackson
Jackson’s albums and world tours are built on live vocals, intricate harmonies, and tight musical direction. She maintains extensive rehearsal processes to deliver consistent arrangements across long tour legs.
Her choreography sets standards for precision pop with formation changes and isolations performed over full sets. Acting work includes films like ‘Poetic Justice’ and ensemble comedies, as well as early TV roles that established her screen presence before major music breakthroughs.
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