Irwin Corey

Biography

Irwin Corey was a pioneering American stand-up comic and actor known for his unscripted, improvisational style of comedy. Born in Brooklyn on July 29, 1914, Corey's early life was marked by poverty and hardship, but he persevered to become one of the most brilliant comedians of all time. He supported left-wing politics and was a featherweight boxing champion before turning to stand-up, with his reputation enduring long after a blacklist in the 1950s.