Obituary of Jeff Corey

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Jeff Corey

Arthur Zwerling (born August 10, 1914, in New York City, New York) was a stage and film actor who was best known for being a well-respected acting teacher and his role as Wild Bill Hickok in the 1970 film, “Little Big Man.” Jeff died on August 16, 2002 and his death was because of an accidental fall in his home. He died at age 88.

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Jeff Corey Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Corey, Jeff
    • Common Name: Jeff Corey
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States
    • Birth Date: August 10, 1914
    • Age: 88 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Arthur Zwerling, Art
    • Occupations:
    • Net Worth: $1.5 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
    • Favorite Color: Gold
    • Favorite Scent: Maison Francis Kurkdjian
    • Favorite Actor: Al Pacino

    Jeff's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Arthur Zwerling
    • Father: Nathan Zwerling
    • Mother: Mary Zwerling (née Peskin)
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Hope Corey (married 1938-2002, his death)
    • Daughter(s):
      • Emily Corey
      • Jane Corey
      • Eve Corey

Death Notice:

  • Date: August 16 2002 at age 88
  • Place: Santa Monica, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Accident (fall)

Category Tags:

Stage ActorFilm Actor American Born on August 10th Born in 1914 Born in New York Died in 2002 Died at age 88 Died from Accident

Jeff's Notable Roles:

  • Butch and Sundance
  • True Gift

Quotable Quotes:

"Jeff Corey's life was filled with immense talent and dedication to his craft, leaving a lasting impact on the entertainment industry even after his passing. (V)"

"Jeff Corey had a successful professional life as a renowned American character actor, director, and teacher, however, his career was ultimately cut short by an unexpected and untimely death. (V)"

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Wiki Page Updated: 2025-07-17 17:31:43
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