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Corbin Bleu

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High School Musical 2

Corbin Bleu as Chad Danforth in High School Musical 2

Photo © Disney Channel; Photo credit: Bob D'Amico

Birth name: Corbin Bleu Reivers
Birth Date: February 21, 1989
Birth place: Brooklyn, New York, USA
Height: 5' 11"

From his roles in High School Musical and Jump In!, it's easy to tell that Corbin Bleu is a professional performer. Corbin started in the business when he was just two years old doing TV commercials. From there, he also appeared in print ads, and he acted in his first professional theater production, Tiny Tim is Dead, at age six.

Shortly after his family moved to Los Angeles in 1996, Corbin landed a recurring role in a television series called High Incident. He developed his acting career, playing small parts in several films and making TV appearances in several shows including the well known drama ER (1994). In 2004, Corbin landed a lead role in the film Catch That Kid.

Corbin also developed a love for dance at an early age, and he has continued to develop this talent throughout his career. He studied with Debbie Allen for two years and attended the prestigious L.A. County High School for Arts. Many of his most well known roles , such as those in High School Musical and Jump In!, deliver highly choreographed scenes and have capitalized on his musical talent as well.

Corbin Bleu as a Role Model

According to his official Disney bio, Corbin Bleu loves animals. Bleu enjoys working with animals and has thus far worked with a lion, baboon, a blind kangaroo and chimpanzee, among others.

In his free time, Bleu loves to box, listen to his iPod and hang out with his friends. He lives in Los Angeles with his parents and younger sisters, Hunter, Phoenix and Jag.

Family... What keeps Corbin's head clear? On TheStarScoop.com he stated, "I have really great parents who have constantly kept me grounded my whole life."

Advice... "Remember that you can achieve whatever you put your mind to." (Kriselen Entertainment)

Movies Television roles
  • Hannah Montana (2006, 1 episode)
  • Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide (2006, 2 episodes)
  • Flight 29 Down (2005-2006, 19 episodes)
  • Malcolm & Eddie (1998, 1 episode)
  • ER (1996, 1 episode)
Music
  • Another Side (CD, 2007)
  • Jump In! (Soundtrack, 2007)
  • High School Musical: The Concert (Soundtrack, 2007)

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