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My Take
Cory Monteith holds a bittersweet place for me. The Calgary-born actor paid his dues in shows like Stargate Atlantis and Smallville before Glee made him a worldwide face, and his easy charm read as completely genuine on screen. He could act, sing, and voice work too, a real triple threat. His death in 2013 at just 31 was the kind of loss that lingers, a reminder that the brightest screen presence can mask private battles. I still count him among the performers I genuinely liked watching, and I think his warmth is why so many people still mourn him.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Cory Monteith
- Name (Japanese)
- コリー・モンティース
- Reading
- こりー・もんてぃーす
- Born
- May 11, 1982 – July 13, 2013
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Dog
- Origin
- Calgary, Alberta, Canada
- Occupation
- actor / musician / voice actor / television actor
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- Actor Awards
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Cory Monteith born?
May 11, 1982 – July 13, 2013.
Where is Cory Monteith from?
Cory Monteith is from Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
What does Cory Monteith do?
Cory Monteith works as actor, musician, voice actor, television actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.