Photo: CBS Television / Public domain (source: Wikimedia Commons)
My Take
I respect Glenn Corbett for taking on one of television's trickier jobs, stepping into Route 66 to replace George Maharis on a hit show. Inheriting someone else's role invites unflattering comparison, yet he carved out more than three decades across film and TV, which tells me he was a reliable working actor rather than a flash in the pan. His Occidental College background hints at a thoughtful man behind the rugged screen presence. He passed in 1993, but I have lasting admiration for these dependable players who hold productions together. Corbett feels like a genuine professional worth remembering.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Glenn Corbett
- Name (Japanese)
- グレン・コーベット
- Reading
- ぐれん・こーべっと
- Born
- August 17, 1933 – January 16, 1993
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Rooster
- Origin
- El Monte, California, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- television actor / film actor / actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Occidental College
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glenn%20Corbett
Frequently asked questions
When was Glenn Corbett born?
August 17, 1933 – January 16, 1993.
Where is Glenn Corbett from?
Glenn Corbett is from El Monte, California, United States.
What does Glenn Corbett do?
Glenn Corbett works as television actor, film actor, actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-20
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.