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Wendell Corey

Wendell Corey

Actor · born 20 March 1914 · Dracut, Massachusetts, USA

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Wendell Reid Corey (March 20, 1914 – November 8, 1968) was an American actor and politician. He began his acting career on the stage, doing a number of productions in summer stock. His Broadway debut was in Comes the Revelation (1942). After appearing in a number of supporting roles, he scored his first hit as a cynical newspaperman in Elmer Rice's comedy Dream Girl (1945). While appearing in the play Corey was seen by producer Hal Wallis, who persuaded him to sign a contract with Paramount and pursue a motion picture career in Hollywood. His movie debut came as a gangster in Desert Fury (1947).

Where to start: Rear Window (1954).

As actor 44

TV shows 10

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Wendell Corey movie?

By viewer score, Rear Window (1954) at 8.3/10.

What are Wendell Corey’s most popular movies?

Rear Window, Sorry, Wrong Number, The Big Knife.

How many movies has Wendell Corey made?

44 films on TMDB, 44 as actor.

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