Biography
Who is Corbin Bleu?
Early life and real name
Born as Corbin Bleu Reivers in Brooklyn, New York, he entered the entertainment industry at a very young age. His father, David Reivers, is an actor of Jamaican-American descent, while his mother, Martha, has Italian-American roots. He grew up in a creative household with three younger sisters and followed his father into the performing arts. By the age of two, he was already appearing in television commercials for brands like Life cereal, Bounty, and Hasbro. His early career also included modeling for the Ford Modeling Agency, where he appeared in print advertisements for major retailers like Macy's and Gap.
How Corbin became famous
Corbin Bleu reached international stardom in 2006 when he played Chad Danforth in the Disney Channel Original Movie High School Musical. The film attracted 7.7 million viewers during its premiere, becoming a big cultural hit. He reprised this role in the 2007 sequel, which broke records with 17.2 million viewers, and the 2008 theatrical release. Aside from acting, he contributed to the soundtracks, including the hit song I Don't Dance. During this peak period of Disney success, he also took the lead role of Izzy Daniels in the 2007 movie Jump In!, where he acted alongside his real-life father.
Career highlights on stage and screen
In 2010, Corbin made a significant transition to the stage by making his Broadway debut in the musical In the Heights. He played the lead role of Usnavi, which opened doors for more theatrical opportunities. He returned to Broadway in 2012 for the revival of Godspell and later starred in the production of Holiday Inn in 2016. His stage work continued with a role in the 2019 revival of Kiss Me, Kate. These performances led to recording contracts with Ghostlight Records to release official cast soundtracks. In April 2025, he made his West End debut in London as Nick Carraway in The Great Gatsby, a performance that earned him a Laurence Olivier Award nomination.
Family and relationships
Corbin Bleu comes from a family with deep ties to the acting profession. His father, David Reivers, has appeared in several projects with him, most especially playing his father in both Jump In! And the High School Musical series. His great-uncle, Joseph Callari, was also an actor. In his personal life, Corbin began a relationship with actress Sasha Clements. The couple eventually married, and she remains his spouse. He often shares glimpses of his professional life and projects through his social media presence on platforms like Instagram and X.
Birthday and age
Corbin Bleu was born on February 21, 1989, which makes Corbin 37 years old today. That birthday falls under the Pisces sign. Corbin shares the date with 32 other famous people.
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