Cory Monteith
Biography
Cory Monteith was a Canadian actor who also worked as a musician. He started his acting career in Vancouver, British Columbia, and made his screen debut in the television series Stargate Atlantis in 2004. Guest appearances followed on Smallville and Supernatural, along with minor film roles in Final Destination 3 (2006) and Whisper. He was best known for playing Finn Hudson on the Fox series Glee, a part he played through its first four seasons. That role earned him a Screen Actors Guild Award and a Teen Choice Award. His commercially successful films included Monte Carlo (2011) and Sisters & Brothers (2011). He also drummed and sang backing vocals in the Canadian indie rock band Bonnie Dune and contributed to its songwriting. He died in 2013; his last films were All the Wrong Reasons and McCanick, both shown after his death at the Toronto International Film Festival.
31years old at death
- Born Calgary
- Died Vancouver
- Star sign: TaurusThe sign runs April 20 to May 20
- Cory Allan Michael Monteith (birth name)Also credited as Cory Allan Monteith and Corey Monteith
Movie Career
- Films
- 8
- Career span
- 8 years2005 to 2013
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Big break
Cory Monteith landed Glee after his agent sent Ryan Murphy a video of him drumming on Tupperware and pencils, but Murphy said he had to sing, so Monteith sent a second tape of himself singing REO Speedwagon.
Getting ready for a role
Monteith was not a singer when he was cast as Finn, but he took the lead or shared it on many songs on the show.
Beyond film
In 2010, Monteith became a member of Bonnie Dune, a Canadian indie rock band. He played drums, sang backup vocals and helped write their songs.
A change of course
Before acting, Monteith worked as a Walmart Canada people greeter, a taxicab driver, a mechanic, a school bus driver, a roofer and a band drummer.
Cory Monteith movies on Netflix
Best known for
The films on Netflix they are best known for, with the part played in each.
Worked with
Cory Monteith shares two films with Tara Wilson, and one with each of the others. Pick a number on the chart or a name in the list to see the films they share.
Films together
Tara Wilson's page
Ciarán Hinds's page
Marcia Gay Harden's page
Michael Rooker's page
Andie MacDowell's page
Mike Dopud's page
Thomas BezuchaDirector, 1 film, 2011
All films by Thomas Bezucha
All films by David S. Goyer
Stewart HendlerDirector, 1 film, 2007
All films by Stewart Hendler
Awards
One award and honor, one of them major.
| Year | Award | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAG Awards | |||
| Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series | Won | ||
Online
Official profiles and reference pages.