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Wendell Corey was born in Dracut, Massachusetts, United States on March 20, 1914. Wendell Corey was listed as a politician, stage actor and television actor. Death is recorded on November 8, 1968, at the age of 54. Listed accolades include Theatre World Award (1946) and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame.
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
- Occupation
- actor / politician / stage actor / television actor / film actor
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 1946 Theatre World Award
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wendell%20Corey
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1340156
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
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 Wendell Corey born?
Born March 20, 1914.
When did Wendell Corey die?
Died November 8, 1968, aged 54.
Where was Wendell Corey from?
Wendell Corey was from Dracut, Massachusetts, United States.
What did Wendell Corey do?
Wendell Corey worked as actor, politician, stage actor, television actor, film actor.
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