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Jeff Corey

American actor and acting teacher (1914-2002) · United States · On the map · Actors · Died at 88

Jeff Corey was an American actor, television director, and teacher. After being blacklisted in the 1950s, he became one of the most prominent and influential acting coaches in Hollywood, whose students included the likes of Kirk Douglas, Jack Nicholson, Robin Williams, James Dean, Jane Fonda, Peter Fonda, James...

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2002Died16 August 20022000The DistrictSeries, Vernon Stanley1994Babylon 5Series, JustinColor of NightFilm, 1994Ashland1992Ruby CairoFilm, Joe Dick1988Messenger of DeathFilm, Willis Beecham1984Night CourtSeries, Judge HirschConan the DestroyerFilm, 1984Grand Vizier1982NewhartSeries, Judge Drayton1980Battle Beyond the StarsFilm, Zed1979Knots LandingSeries, Peter Mackenzie1978The Wild GeeseFilm, Mr Martin1976The Last TycoonFilm, Doctor1975Barney MillerSeries, Caleb Webber1970Beneath the Planet of the ApesFilm, Caspay1969Hawaii Five-OSeries, Dr. William Hanson1968The Boston StranglerFilm, John Asgeirsson1966Star TrekSeries, PlasusSecondsFilm, 1966Mr. Ruby1964Lady in a CageFilm, George L. Brady Jr. aka Repent1963Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler TheatreSeries, Reverend Mr. Mansard1957Perry MasonSeries, Carl Bascom1948Joan of ArcFilm, Joan's prison guard1946Somewhere in the NightFilm, Bank Teller1941All That Money Can BuyFilm, Tom Sharp (uncredited)1914Born10 August 1914

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  • Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid 1969
  • In Cold Blood 1967
  • Little Big Man 1970
  • Seconds 1966
  • Miracle on 34th Street 1947

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Television 24

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After being blacklisted in the 1950s, he became one of the most prominent and influential acting coaches in Hollywood, whose students included the likes of Kirk Douglas, Jack Nicholson, Robin Williams, James Dean, Jane Fonda, Peter Fonda, James Coburn, Leonard Nimoy, Cher, Barbra Streisand and Rob Reiner. He returned to film and television work in the 1960s, playing many character roles.

Country
United States
Category
Actors
Type
Actor
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1914 to 2002 · aged 88

In the same film or series as Jeff

George ReevesAlso in Superman and the Mole Men (1951)Amy Van NostrandAlso in Ruby Cairo (1992)Mariel HemingwayAlso in Creator (1985)Norman JewisonAlso in The Cincinnati Kid (1965)Ann SothernAlso in Lady in a Cage (1964)Charles DierkopAlso in Messenger of Death (1988)