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Wendell Corey - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | March 20, 1914 |
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| Died | November 08, 1968 (age 54) |
| Birthplace | Dracut, Massachusetts, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces - (see also Wendell Corey's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Tiger |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Roles in films such as 'Rear Window' (1954), 'The Furies' (1950), and television appearances in 'Harbor Command', as well as political activity within the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. |
Intro
Wendell Corey was an American actor and politician, best known for his supporting roles in classic Hollywood films and his later service as the president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
Early Life & Background
Wendell Corey was born on March 20, 1914, in Dracut, Massachusetts. He was the son of Milton Rothwell Corey, a clergyman. He moved to Springfield, Massachusetts, at the age of 12. Corey developed an interest in acting after joining a theater group while working as a department store clerk.
Career Highlights
- Broadway debut in 'Comes the Revelation' (1942).
- Breakthrough film role in 'Desert Fury' (1947).
- Co-starred with Barbara Stanwyck and Kirk Douglas in 'The Furies' (1950).
- Played Lt. Thomas Doyle in Alfred Hitchcock's 'Rear Window' (1954).
- Starred in the television series 'Harbor Command' (1957–1958).
- Served as president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (1961-1963).
- Elected to the Santa Monica City Council in 1965.
Trivia
- Wendell Corey served as president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences from 1961 to 1963.
- He was elected to the Santa Monica City Council and served until his death.
- Corey began his acting career in regional theater before moving to Broadway and then Hollywood.
- He appeared alongside iconic stars such as James Stewart and Grace Kelly in 'Rear Window'.
FAQs
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When was Wendell Corey born?
Wendell Corey was born the 20 March 1914.
Where is Wendell Corey from?
Dracut, Massachusetts, USA.
On His Birth-Day
About March 20th, 1914, in brief:
- Day of the week: March 20th, 1914 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Pisces (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Somewhere a Voice is Calling by Henry Burr
- Popular movie: directed by D.W. Griffith
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