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Glenn Corbett was born in El Monte, California, United States on August 17, 1933. Glenn Corbett was a television actor and film actor. Death is recorded on January 16, 1993, at the age of 59. Education on record includes Occidental College.
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
- Occupation
- television actor / film actor / actor
2. Background
- University
- Occidental College
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glenn%20Corbett
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q478443
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-20
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.
Frequently asked questions
When was Glenn Corbett born?
Born August 17, 1933.
When did Glenn Corbett die?
Died January 16, 1993, aged 59.
Where was Glenn Corbett from?
Glenn Corbett was from El Monte, California, United States.
What did Glenn Corbett do?
Glenn Corbett worked as television actor, film actor, actor.
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