Cory Monteith Quick Info | |
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Height | 6 ft 3.5 in |
Weight | 85 kg |
Date of Birth | May 11, 1982 |
Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
Eye Color | Dark Brown |
Cory Monteith was an emerging talented Canadian actor and musician distinguished for his character as Finn Hudson on Fox television series Glee. He was also known for his roles in the film The Invisible, Monte Carlo, and McCanick. Cory also had a wonderful voice and lent his voice to many soundtrack albums like Glee: The Music, Volume 1 (2009), and Glee: The Music, The Christmas Album (2010).
Born Name
Cory Allan Michael Monteith
Nick Name
Cory

Age
Cory Monteith was born on May 11, 1982.
Died
He died at the age of 31 on July 13, 2013, in his hotel room at Fairmont Pacific Rim Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The cause of his death was drug overdose.
Sun Sign
Taurus
Born Place
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Resting Place
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Nationality
Education
Belmont Secondary School in Langford was one of the 16 schools that he attended before finally deciding to drop out of school at the age of 16.
However, in 2009, he completed his schooling from a school that he had previously attended in the past in Victoria.
Occupation
Actor, Musician
Family
- Father – Joe Monteith (Military Trooper)
- Mother – Ann McGregor (Interior Decorator)
- Siblings – Shaun Monteith (Older Brother)
- Others – Phillip Murray Monteith (Paternal Grandfather), Phyllis Lorraine Sweeney (Paternal Grandmother)
Manager
Cory was represented by Elena Kirschner from RED Management.
Genre
Pop
Instruments
Vocals, Drums
Labels
Unsigned
Build
Slim
Height
6 ft 3½ in or 192 cm
Weight
85 kg or 187.5 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Cory had dated –

Race / Ethnicity
White
He was of Scottish, Irish, English, with a touch of Dutch descent.
Hair Color
Dark Brown
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Tall stature
- Crooked smile
Brand Endorsements
Cory made a commercial appearance for The Source by Circuit City.

Best Known For
- Starring as Finn Hudson in the family-musical show Glee (2009-2013)
- Being cast in many films like The Invisible (2007), Sisters & Brothers (2011), Monte Carlo (2011), and McCanick (2013)
- Lending his voice to the Glee club to the release of many hit albums including Glee: The Music, Volume 1 (2009), Glee: The Music, Volume 3 Showstoppers (2010), and Glee: The Music Presents the Warblers (2011)
First Album
As a member of Glee club, he contributed his vocals to the release of their first album titled Glee: The Music, Volume 1 on November 2, 2009. It was released under the label Columbia Records.
First Film
Cory made his theatrical film debut appearance as Kahill in the thriller-horror movie Final Destination 3 in 2006.
First TV Show
He made his first TV show appearance as a Genii Private in adventure-drama series Stargate: Atlantis in 2004.
Cory Monteith Favorite Things
- Sports – Hockey, Basketball
- Music – Rock and Roll
- Band – Mastodon
- Thai Food Dish – Green curry
- Ice Cream Flavor – Chocolate-peanut butter
- Video Game – Battlefield: Bad Company 2
- Guilty Pleasure Song – Party in the USA by Miley Cyrus
Source – IMDb, YouTube, YouTube, YouTube

Cory Monteith Facts
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