Corbin Bleu is an American actor, model, dancer, film producer and singer-songwriter. He performed in the High School Musical film series. Songs from the films charted worldwide with the song I Don’t Dance peaking inside the Top 70 of the Billboard Hot 100. During this time, he starred in the Disney Channel Original Movie Jump In!. Corbin first lead role was in the film Catch That Kid.
Corbin has since appeared in the Discovery Kids drama series Flight 29 Down as well as the film To Write Love on Her Arms. Corbin competed in the 17th season of Dancing with the Stars, partnered with professional dancer Karina Smirnoff. His feature films from this period include the Tim Allen comedy Galaxy Quest and the comedy Mystery Men which starred Ben Stiller and the drama Family Tree.
Birth Name
Corbin Bleu Reivers
Nickname
Bleu Man, Corbie, The Bleu
Profession
Actor, Dancer, Singer, Songwriter, Model, Producer
Genre
Dance, Pop, Pop Rock, R&B
Instruments
Vocals, Piano, Keyboard
Labels
Hollywood Records
Nationality
American
Personal Life
Birthday / Date of Birth
Corbin Bleu was born on the 21st of February 1989, in Brooklyn, New York, United States.
Age
He’s currently 31 years old.
Sun Sign
Pisces
Ethnicity
Multiracial
Corbin has Jamaican American ancestry on his father’s side while Italian American ancestry on his mother’s side.
Religion
Christianity
Education
Corbin graduated from Los Angeles County High School for the Arts and he trained in dancing at the Debbie Allen Dance Academy and attended the Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts in New York as a theater major, following in his mother’s footsteps. In 2007, he graduated from high school and was admitted to Stanford University but declined to matriculate because of scheduling commitments.
Family Details
- Father – David Reivers
- Mother – Martha (née Callari)
- Siblings – Jag Bleu, Phoenix Bleu and Hunter Bleu (Sister)
Marital Status
Married
Girlfriend / Spouse
Corbin Bleu has dated –
- Monique Coleman (2005-2009) – In 2005, actress Monique first met Corbin during the filming of Disney Channel’s High School Musical 1 and 2. They started dating in June 2005 and dated until June 2009. She is roughly 9 years older than him.
- Maiara Walsh (2009-2010) – In May 2009 to January 2010, the two actors were romantically linked to each other.
- Makeshia Lucien (2010-2011) – In November 2010, Corbin started dating Makeshia Lucien and separated after a couple of months.
- Sasha Clements (2011-Present) – In 2011, Corbin started dating actress Sasha Clements who is known for her performance in TV series for Majority Rules! as Kiki Kincaid in 2009. In 15 October 2014, they met for the first time in a grocery store in Toronto, Canada. The couple got engaged. They married in the presence of 160 guests at Hummingbird Nest in Santa Susana, California on July 23, 2016.
Physical Statistics
Height
- In feet – 5 feet 11 inches
- In centimeters – 180 cm
- In meters – 1.8 m
Weight
- In Kilograms – 72 kg
- In Pounds – 169 lbs
Body Measurements
- Measurements – 37-14-30
- Chest – 37 in or 94 cm
- Arms / Biceps – 14 in or 36 cm
- Waist – 30 in or 76 cm
Body Build
Athletic
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Hair Color
Dark Brown
Shoe Size
His shoe size is 11.5 (US).
Sexuality
Straight
Professional Statistics
Famous For
Corbin is known for his performance as Chad Danforth in the High School Musical trilogy. He has since appeared in the Discovery Kids drama series Flight 29 Down. Corbin won IndieFEST FIlm awards of Excellence for Best Actor with his performance in The Julie Stories.
Film Debut
In 1998, Corbin debuted with American science fiction action film, Soldier for his role as Johnny.
Television Debut
In 1996, Corbin had recurring roles in the ABC’s police drama series, High Incident.
Album Debut
In 1 May 2007, Corbin released his debut album, Another Side under Hollywood Records. The album consists of 12 singles which makes up to 39 minutes. It was able to sell more than 120,000 copies in the world.
Brand Endorsements
Corbin Bleuhas done endorsement work for several brands such as Gap, Macy’s, Target & Toys R Us. Corbin started coming in television commercials from the age of two for various products like Bounty, Hasbro, Life cereal & Nabisco.
Awards & Nominations
| Award | Year of Ceremony | Category | Nominee/Work | Result | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA High School for the Arts | 2005 | Theatre Student of the Year | N/A | Won | |
| Disney Channel New Years Bowl-A-Thon | 2006 | Best Best Hair While Bowling | N/A | Won | |
| NAACP Image Awards | 2007 | Outstanding Performance in a Youth/Children’s Program | High School Musical | Nominated | |
| Young Artist Award | Best Performance in a TV Movie, Miniseries or Special (Comedy or Drama) – Supporting Young Actor | Nominated | |||
| Poptastic! Awards | Male Singer | N/A | Won | ||
| Favorite Music Video | Push It to the Limit | Nominated | |||
| Favorite Song | Nominated | ||||
| Favorite TV Actor | N/A | Nominated | |||
| Favorite Album | Another Side | Nominated | |||
| Male Style Idol | N/A | Nominated | |||
| Most Wanted To Meet | N/A | Nominated | |||
| Teen Choice Awards | 2009 | Choice Movie Actor: Music/Dance | High School Musical 3: Senior Year | Nominated | |
| Chita Rivera Awards for Dance and Choreography | 2017 | Outstanding Male Dancer in a Broadway Show | Holiday Inn, The New Irving Berlin Musical | Nominated | |
| Best Male Performance | Won | ||||
| St. Louis Theater Circle Awards | 2019 | Outstanding Actor in a Musical | Singin’ in the Rain | Nominated | |
| Helen Hayes Award | Outstanding Actor in a Musical | Anything Goes | Nominated | ||
| Outstanding Lead Actor in a Musical | Won | ||||
| Drama Desk Award | Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical | Kiss Me, Kate | Nominated | ||
| Chita Rivera Awards for Dance and Choreography | Outstanding Male Dancer in a Broadway Show | Nominated | |||
| Audience Choice Awards | Favorite Featured Actor in a Musical | Nominated |
Corbin Bleu Favorites
- Favorite Actress – Jennifer Garner, Angelina Jolie
- Favorite Movies – Chicago (2002), The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975)
- Favorite Musician – Michael Jackson
- Favorite Book – The Great Gatsby (1925) by F. Scott Fitzgerald
- Favorite School Subject – Science
- Favorite Game – Boggle
- Favorite Author – J.K. Rowling
- Favorite Number – 8
- Favorite Candy Bar – Twix
- Favorite Sport – Bowling, Basketball
- Favorite Colors – Gold, Black
- Favorite Fruit – Pineapple
- Favorite Food – Grilled Cheese Sandwich, French Fries
Corbin Bleu Net worth
Corbin Bleu has an estimated net worth of $8 million dollars as of 2020.
Social Media Profiles
- Facebook – Corbin Bleu
- Instagram – corbinbleu
- Twitter – Corbin Bleu
- YouTube Channel – Corbin Bleu
Some Lesser Known Facts About Corbin Bleu
- Corbin knows various dance forms such as jazz and ballet.
- Corbin likes to collect belt buckles.
- Corbin is active in this entertainment industry since the age of two.
- He first started his career as a child model by appearing in adverts in print media and television.
- Corbin works with several charities like Make-A-Wish Foundation and Starlight Children’s Foundation.
- In 2004, Corbin won his first sizable film role in the teen action caper Catch That Kid.
- In 2007, Corbin began song on soundtracks for the Disney Channel and released a cover of Two Worlds.
- In 2008, Corbin went on to reprise his role of Chad Danforth in High School Musical 3: Senior Year.
- In 2009, Corbin played the lead role in the film called Free Style.
- In 2010, Corbin starred in the short comedy film, I Owe My Life to Corbin Bleu alongside Andrew Caldwell.
- In 2010, Bleu played Usnavi in the Broadway company of In the Heights.
- In 2012, he performed the voice Drew in Twinkle Toes, Bleu starred in the drama film, To Write Love on Her Arms.
- In 2013, he was cast as Jeffrey King in the short-lived online revival of the daytime soap One Life to Live.
- In September 2013, Bleu took part in the seventeenth-season of ABC’s dancing competition Dancing with the Stars. He finished as runner-up.
- In 2014, Corbin appeared as a guest star in Psych the USA Network television series in Season 8.
- In 2016, Bleu played Ted Hanover in the Broadway company of Holiday Inn, The New Irving Berlin Musical.
- In November 2017, Bleu returned to 25th season of the show and in Week 8, he performed in a trio Salsa with Jordan Fisher and his professional partner Lindsay Arnold.
- In 2018, Corbin appeared as a guest star in Chicago Med the NBC television series in Season 3 as Tommy Oliver.
- In 2019, Corbin returned to played Bill Calhoun/Lucentio in the Broadway company of Kiss Me, Kate.
