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John Corbett

John Corbett - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

BornMay 09, 1961
Age64
BirthplaceWheeling, West Virginia, USA
Zodiac SignTaurus - (see also John Corbett's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese ZodiacOx
GenerationBaby Boomer Generation
Known ForStarring as Chris Stevens in 'Northern Exposure,' Aidan Shaw in 'Sex and the City,' and Ian Miller in 'My Big Fat Greek Wedding.'

Intro

John Corbett is an American actor and country music singer best known for his roles in television series such as 'Northern Exposure' and 'Sex and the City,' as well as films including 'My Big Fat Greek Wedding.'

Early Life & Background

John Corbett was raised in Wheeling, West Virginia, where he lived with his mother and stepfather. He worked at a steel factory after high school before moving to California, where he studied hairdressing and acting.

Career Highlights

  • Portrayed Chris Stevens in 'Northern Exposure' (1990–1995), earning a Primetime Emmy nomination.
  • Played Aidan Shaw, a love interest of Carrie Bradshaw, in 'Sex and the City.'
  • Starred as Ian Miller in the film 'My Big Fat Greek Wedding' (2002) and its sequels.
  • Released country music albums, including 'John Corbett' (2006).

Trivia

  • He became a licensed hair stylist in California before pursuing acting.
  • He has appeared in commercials for Applebee's and Walgreens.
  • He is married to actress Bo Derek.

FAQs

People also ask

How old is John Corbett?

John Corbett is 64 years old.

When was John Corbett born?

John Corbett was born the 9 May 1961.

Where is John Corbett from?

Wheeling, West Virginia, USA.

On His Birth-Day

About May 9th, 1961, in brief:

  • Historical events: On May 9, 1961, Baltimore Orioles first baseman Jim Gentile became the first player in Major League Baseball history to hit two grand slams in consecutive innings. In a game against the Minnesota Twins, Gentile's grand slams in the first and second innings contributed to the Orioles' 13-5 victory. He finished the game with nine RBIs.
  • Day of the week: May 9th, 1961 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase:
  • #1 US song: Runaway by Del Shannon
  • #1 UK song: Blue Moon by The Marcels
  • Popular movie: West Side Story directed by Jerome Robbins, Robert Wise

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Sources

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Corbett
  2. https://www.britannica.com/biography/John-Corbett
  3. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001065/