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- Chinese Name：温戴尔·柯瑞
- Gender：Male
- Height：6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
- Date of Birth：March 20, 1914
- Place of Birth：Dracut, Massachusetts, USA
- Profession：Actor, Politician
- Introduce：Wendell Corey was an American actor and public servant whose career spanned stage, film, and politics. Initially working in community theatre in Springfield, Massachusetts, Corey honed his craft in regional productions before moving to Broadway in the 1940s, where his performance in Dream Girl attracted Hollywood’s attention. He made his screen debut in Desert Fury (1947) and became known for his composed, articulate presence, often portraying professionals or principled authority figures. Notable film roles include the sympathetic detective in Alfred Hitchcock’s Rear Window (1954), The File on Thelma Jordon (1950), and numerous westerns and dramas through the 1950s and 1960s. Corey balanced his acting career with public service; he served as president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences from 1961 to 1963 and was later elected to the Glendale, California city council. Tall and dignified, Corey conveyed steadiness and moral clarity in his performances, even when characters faced complex dilemmas. His life reflects a unique blend of Hollywood professionalism and civic engagement. Wendell Corey died on November 8, 1968, aged 54, leaving behind a body of film work still appreciated by classic cinema enthusiasts.
