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John Corbett Biography
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| Name : | John Corbett |
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Profession :
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Actor
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Date of birth :
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9 May 1961
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Place of birth :
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Wheeling, West Virginia, USA
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Height :
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6' 5"
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John Corbett Trivia
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- Was a licensed hairstylist.
- Is a part owner of a club in Seattle called the Fenix Underground.
- Resides in Seattle, Washington. [2002]
- Plays guitar and piano.
- Earned an Emmy nomination for playing quirky disc jockey Chris Stevens on "Northern Exposure" (1990) for five years.
- Developed sexy hunk status as Sarah Jessica Parker's former fiance, Aidan, on TV's "Sex and the City" (1998) and as Nia Vardalos's avid suitor in the box-office film comedy smash My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002). Was the only lead in the movie to turn down the TV spinoff.
- Did a slew of tv commercials in his early days, including a stint as spokesman for Ford Motor Company.
- Came to California from the hills of West Virginia and worked as a steel laborer for six years until a back injury forced him to look elsewhere. He took to taking drama classes at a local L.A. college.
- He is a vegetarian.
- Due to his commitment to "Lucky" (2003), wasn't able to reprise his My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002) role (Ian Miller) in the movie's spin-off, "My Big Fat Greek Life" (2003).
- Good friends with Daryl Hannah
- Lives with his girlfriend Bo Derek in Seattle
- Will be releasing his debut album, a blend of country and Southern rock, in April of 2006.
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John Corbett Detailed Biography
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John Corbett (May 9, 1961 in Wheeling, West Virginia) is an American actor who has co-starred in two successful television series to date: Northern Exposure from 1990 to 1995 and Sex and the City (spanning 20 episodes from 2001 to 2002).
In addition, he starred in two short-lived televison series. The first was a 1997 sci-fi series entitled The Visitor. John Corbett starred as Adam MacArthur, a man abducted by aliens only to find his way home 50 years later with unearthly powers. He travelled America trying to right the Earth's wrongs while being chased by government agents.
In 2003, he starred in his second series entitled Lucky, which was about a professional poker player, Michael 'Lucky' Linkletter, living in Las Vegas. Unfortunately, this show was put on air before the current poker fad took off, and it was not renewed for a second season - despite critical acclaim and a loyal following.
Important movies credits include the hit comedy movie My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002), Raising Helen (2004), and Bigger Than the Sky (2005).
His first major role was as the hippie boyfriend of Karen Arnold in season 1 episode 4 "Angel" of The Wonder Years in 1988.
He is also an alumni of the popular Chicago area indie radio station, WNUR. He also, on occasion, still acts as a music critic and performs as a musician.
He currently lives with his girlfriend Bo Derek in the Santa Ynez Valley,California.
In an interview with Conan O'Brien, he claimed that he lost his virginity at age 21.
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