Cory Monteith
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Victoria BC, Canada (2009 – present)
Cory Allan Monteith (born May 11, 1982) is a Canadian actor and singer, best known for being part of the Glee Cast. Monteith was born in Calgary, Alberta and raised in Victoria, British Columbia.
Monteith appears on Fox’s 2009 television hit Glee, which is targeted for teens as well as adults. Monteith portrays Finn Hudson, the male lead of the glee club and the quarterback of McKinley High School. Prior to Glee, Monteith claims to have had no experience with singing or dancing; however, he is a fairly talented drummer. His audition tape for Glee even featured his drumming talents as he rhythmically drums on glass bottles and containers to demonstrate his musical abilities.
Before becoming an actor, he had several jobs: Wal-Mart people greeter, taxi driver, telemarketer and construction worker. Monteith started his acting career in Vancouver, British Columbia. He currently resides in Los Angeles, California. Monteith also never graduated from high school, dropping out in the 9th grade. In an interview he said, “It wasn’t for me, I can remember ever since about the sixth or seventh grade, I just didn’t understand why I had to learn what I was learning. For some reason, there was a spirit of rebellion in me.”
Monteith appears on Fox’s 2009 television hit Glee, which is targeted for teens as well as adults. Monteith portrays Finn Hudson, the male lead of the glee club and the quarterback of McKinley High School. Prior to Glee, Monteith claims to have had no experience with singing or dancing; however, he is a fairly talented drummer. His audition tape for Glee even featured his drumming talents as he rhythmically drums on glass bottles and containers to demonstrate his musical abilities.
Before becoming an actor, he had several jobs: Wal-Mart people greeter, taxi driver, telemarketer and construction worker. Monteith started his acting career in Vancouver, British Columbia. He currently resides in Los Angeles, California. Monteith also never graduated from high school, dropping out in the 9th grade. In an interview he said, “It wasn’t for me, I can remember ever since about the sixth or seventh grade, I just didn’t understand why I had to learn what I was learning. For some reason, there was a spirit of rebellion in me.”
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