Wendell Corey
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Wendell Corey

American actor and politician (1914–1968)

Wendell Reid Corey (March 20, 1914 – November 8, 1968) was an American actor and politician. He was President of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and a board member of the Screen Actors Guild, and also served on the Santa Monica City Council.2

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Born Mar 20, 1914, died Nov 8, 1968.1

Companies

Early life and education

Early years

Wendell Reid Corey was born on March 20, 1914, in Dracut, Massachusetts, the son of Milton Rothwell Corey and Julia Etta McKenney. His father was a Congregationalist clergyman and an actor who appeared in Rawhide as Dr Tucker. Wendell was educated in Springfield, Massachusetts. His ancestors included U.S. Presidents John Adams and John Quincy Adams.

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Career

Occupation: television actor, politician, stage actor, film actor, actor.4

Personal life

  • BornMar 20, 1914, Dracut5
  • DiedNov 8, 1968, Woodland Hills6
  • CitizenshipUnited States7

Awards

  • 1946Theatre World Award8 9
  • Date not recordedstar on Hollywood Walk of Fame8

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