Background
Corey, Jeff was born on August 10, 1914 in New York City. Son of Nathan and Mary (Peskin) Corey.
Corey, Jeff was born on August 10, 1914 in New York City. Son of Nathan and Mary (Peskin) Corey.
Student, Feagin School Drama, 1930-1932; student, University of California at Los Angeles, 1955.
Professor drama, California State University-Northridge, 1966-1971;
professor drama, Chapman College's World Campus Afloat, since 1973;
founder creative drama workshop, Los Angeles Juvenile Hall, 1968. Guest lecturer University Texas, Austin, Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana, University of Southern California, Los Angeles. Member of faculty American Film Institute.
Member of faculty graduate program dramatic writing Tisch School of Art, New York University. Member of advisory county California Education Theater Association. Board directors Ojai Music Festivals Inc.
Guest artist University of Illinois, Bloomington.
Served with United States Naval Reserve, 1943-1945. Member Academy Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (actors committee since 1970), ScreenActors Guild (director), Dirs. Guild American, Actors Equity Association M C.
Married Hope Victorson, February 26, 1938. Children: Eve Corey Poling, Jane, Emily.