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My Take
Barry Corbin is one of those actors whose face you know long before you learn his name. To me he embodies a very specific American truth: the weathered, plainspoken Texan whose mere presence anchors a scene. Two consecutive Emmy nominations for Maurice on Northern Exposure proved he could do far more than play texture. What I admire most is his durability and range as actor, writer and producer, and the fact that he is still working well into his eighties. That kind of lived-in gravitas cannot be manufactured. He is a craftsman, not a star, and somehow that makes him more valuable.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Barry Corbin
- Name (Japanese)
- バリー・コービン
- Reading
- ばりー・こーびん
- Born
- October 16, 1940 (age 85)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Dragon
- Origin
- Lamesa, Texas, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- television actor / film actor / screenwriter / film producer / stage actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Monterey High School
- University
- Texas Tech University
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Barry Corbin born?
Born October 16, 1940 (age 85).
Where is Barry Corbin from?
Barry Corbin is from Lamesa, Texas, United States.
What does Barry Corbin do?
Barry Corbin works as television actor, film actor, screenwriter, film producer, stage actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.