Josh Groban sings praises of comedy

In addition to his heavenly voice, which helped his "Noel" album sell 5 million copies, 30-year-old "popera" singer Josh Groban has a surprising reserve of comedy talent. He memorably portrayed Emma Stone's controlling not-quite-fiance in last summer's "Crazy, Stupid, Love" and continues the shlumpy deadpan as Ed Helms' brother on "The Office." Groban's acting gigs happen between music projects, such as last year's Rick Rubin-produced "Illuminations," which played up the dramatic tension in Groban's falsetto. Here are five other things you might not know about the man who once dated January Jones. He plays the Nassau Coliseum Friday night.