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My Take
Wendell Corey intrigues me because he refused to be confined to one identity. A working character actor who moved fluidly between stage, television and film, he also led the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and sat on a city council, an unusual blend of artistry and civic duty. I admire performers who understand the industry as a system, not just a spotlight. His Theatre World Award and Walk of Fame star mark genuine craft rather than mere celebrity. That he died at fifty-four feels like a career cut short mid-sentence, yet his contributions clearly endured.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Wendell Corey
- Name (Japanese)
- ウェンデル・コーリー
- Reading
- うぇんでる・こーりー
- Born
- March 20, 1914 – November 8, 1968
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Tiger
- Origin
- Dracut, Massachusetts, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- actor / politician / stage actor / television actor / film actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- 1946 Theatre World Award
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wendell%20Corey
Frequently asked questions
When was Wendell Corey born?
March 20, 1914 – November 8, 1968.
Where is Wendell Corey from?
Wendell Corey is from Dracut, Massachusetts, United States.
What does Wendell Corey do?
Wendell Corey works as actor, politician, stage actor, television actor, film actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
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.