- His hero is his cousin, "Gus", who died in the 9/11 attacks.
- Nominated for the 2009 Tony Award for Best Performance for a Leading Actor in a Musical for "Rock of Ages".
- Loves washing dishes, he calls it 'theraputic'.
- He is of Greek descent and was raised in the Greek Orthodox Church, where he was an altar boy and youth group leader.
- He is the oldest contestant in the top twelve of American Idol (2002), Season Four, being just one month older than Bo Bice.
- Is good friends with fellow American Idol (2002) contestant, Bo Bice.
- Started his own independent record label Sixth Place Records.
- Released solo album "Constantine" on his own label, Sixth Place Records. The album featured 12 tracks, including several self-penned compositions. It debuted on the Billboard charts at #75. (August 2007)
- He is currently co-hosting for American Idol Extra along with Season 6 Finalist Gina Glocksen. (March 2008)
- His girlfriend, Angel Reed, gave birth to their first child, Marlena James, on Thursday, December 23, 2010. Marlena James weighed 6 lbs 11 oz and measured 19 inches long.
- He is the younger brother of recording artist and record reproducer Athan Maroulis. He also has an older sister, Anastasia, who works in the field of education.
- He graduated from the Boston Conservatory in 2002 with a bachelor's degree in fine arts. At Boston Conservatory, he specialized in musical theater, studying acting and vocal performance.
- He has gotten a record deal for a solo album, and is also going to be on the a Queen tribute album called Killer Queen: A Tribute to Queen, singing "Bohemian Rhapsody". (June 2005)
- Went to high school with Tara Reid.
- His band received a distribution deal with Koch Records while he was still a contestant on American Idol (2002). Koch also has signed Ian Brown of The Stone Roses fame, Wyclef Jean, William Hung, The Kinks and Leonard Bernstein, among others.
- He grew up in Wyckoff, New Jersey.
- He is a 1993 alumni from Ramapo High School (Bergen County, New Jersey).
- Grand Marshall, Citrus Bowl Parade, Orlando, FL (December 2005)
- His debut CD will be out in July with his single, Everybody Loves, available for download from ITunes in May. (May 2007)
- On the American Idol Live Tour, with the Top 10 contestants of season 4. (July 2005)
- Back with his band Pray for the Soul of Betty. Going on tour with the other American Idol finalists this summer. (May 2005)
- Manila, Philippines. First solo endeavor outside the USA. Guest of Honor in the Ayala Mall Tree-lighting ceremony that officially started Christmas at the Ayala Malls (14 November). November 17, performance at Greenbelt3. November 18, performance at the Alabang Town Center. November 19, performance at the Ayala Mall in Cebu City, Philippines. (November 2005)
- He will be seen on the CBS soap starting May 15 for the summer months. He will also be performing his original music on the soap to mark the debut of his first single, Everybody Loves. (May 2007)
- His original fan groups were known as the "Greek God Groupies" and the "Betties".
- Was the lead singer for a band called Pray For The Soul of Betty.
- Co-Starring in the Broadway Production of "The Wedding Singer" which closes New Years Eve 2006. (December 2006)
- December 22nd Solo Concert - House of Blues - Atlantic City, NJ (December 2005)
- Left his band to pursue solo endeavors (March 2006)
- December 21st Solo Concert - Starland Ballroom - Sayerville, NJ (December 2005)
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