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John Corbett Biography

Birth Name:

John Joseph Corbett

Birth Place:

Wheeling, West Virginia, United States

Profession

Actor, singer

Fast Facts

Spent a lot of time as a child at the nightclub where his mother worked as a waitress; instilled in him an early love for music
Was a pipe fitter and welder in a steel factory until he suffered a back injury
Worked as a licensed hairstylist and a retail clerk before developing a taste for acting
Made his primetime-television debut as Karen's hippie boyfriend in an early episode of The Wonder Years
Named one of the 50 Most Beautiful People by People Magazine in 1992
Released his self-titled debut country album in April 2006
Its first single, "Good to Go," set a record on the Billboard Hot Country chart as the highest debut (at No
48) from an independent label in the chart's history
Has appeared in more than 50 TV commercials

2003Critics' Choice Awards-Best Acting Ensemble: nominated
2002Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
2002Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: nominated
1994Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
1993Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
1992Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: nominated