Cory Monteith Canadian Actor Known for Monte Carlo

Known for

Film 2011 Monte Carlo TV Series 2009 Glee TV Series 2006 Kyle XY TV Series 2009 The Assistants

Biography

Cory Monteith was a Canadian actor born on 11 May 1982 in Calgary. He died on 13 July 2013, aged 31. The recorded cause of death is drug overdose. He was known for Monte Carlo (2011) and Glee (2009).

Early life

Cory Monteith was educated at Belmont Secondary School.

Career

The earliest credit on record for Cory Monteith is Killer Bash (2005). During the 2000s, he worked on Kyle XY (2006) and Hybrid (2007). Work from the 2010s includes Sisters & Brothers (2011) and McCanick (2013). His filmography here covers 7 films and 3 TV series from 2005 to 2013.

Recognition

His awards include the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series.

Filmography

10 credits

Year	Title	Role	Type
2013	Mademoiselle C.		Film
2013	McCanick		Film
2011	Glee: The 3D Concert Movie	Finn Christopher Hudson	Film
2011	Monte Carlo		Film
2011	Sisters & Brothers		Film
2009–2015	Glee	Finn Christopher Hudson	TV series
2009	The Assistants		TV series
2007	Hybrid		Film
2006–2009	Kyle XY		TV series
2005	Killer Bash		Film

Awards and nominations

1 won, 0 nominated

Year	Award	For	Result
	Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series		Won

Personal life

He studied at Belmont Secondary School.

Cory Monteith on Social Media

X X (Twitter) @CoryMonteith

Cory Monteith Photos

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Frequently asked questions

How old was Cory Monteith at the time of death?

Cory Monteith died on 13 July 2013 at the age of 31. He was born on 11 May 1982.

What was Cory Monteith’s cause of death?

According to Wikidata, Cory Monteith died on 13 July 2013; the recorded cause of death is drug overdose.

What is Cory Monteith known for?

Cory Monteith was known for playing Finn Christopher Hudson in Glee (2009).

What is Cory Monteith’s nationality?

Cory Monteith was Canadian, born in Calgary.

Has Cory Monteith won any awards?

Yes. Cory Monteith won Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series.

Sources

• Wikidata (Q296484), accessed October 2026
• Photo: Eva Rinaldi · CC BY-SA 2.0

Last checked 10 October 2026 by the Wiki of Celebs editorial team

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