Corbin Bleu

At 35 years old, Corbin Bleu has this physical status:

Acting career

In 1996, Bleu and his family migrated from New York to Los Angeles. He spent his time in episodic television and film roles, including a recurring role in ABC's short-lived police drama High Incident and a guest star appearance on ER. He appeared in some films, including Beach Movie (1998) and Soldier (1998). He has directed two of his comedies, Galaxy Quest (1999) and the comedy The Family Tree (1999), starring Ben Stiller and Matthew Lawrence. Bleu appeared in Malcolm & Eddie, as Matthew, and Cover Me: Based on the True Life of an FBI Family (2000), as Nick Elderby and smaller roles as in Nickelodeon's comedy "The Amanda Show."

In addition, Bleu was honing his dance skills and starting intensive training at the Debbie Allen Dance Academy in the Los Angeles area in 2001. He performed a full range of dance styles, including ballet, jazz, tap, hip-hop, hip-hop, African, break dance, salsa, flamenco, and ballroom. Allen, the well-known choreographer who appeared in the television series Fame, told Dance Spirit magazine, "I think [Bleu] has a career." Achievance is one thing, but a career is much longer and broader journey."

Bleu attended the Los Angeles County High School for the Performing Arts, a magnet school that was also featured in the film and television series Fame as the Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts, which Bleu's mother attended. He won his first sizable film role in the teen action caper Catch That Kid (2004), about a girl and her friends who decide to rob a bank after learning that money is needed to help her dying father, alongside Kristen Stewart and Max Thieriot. Despite the fact that it was a box office flop with only $10 million, Bleu was still building his acting career at the time. During high school, he appeared in such student productions as Footloose and Grease, earning the distinction of Best Theatre Student of the Year.

Bleu, a youngster from Allen Alvarado, Hallee Hirsh, Lauren Storm, Jeremy James Kissner, Johnny Pacar, and Kristy Wu performed in the television series Flight 29 Down, which aired on the Discovery Kids network for three seasons in the summer of 2004. A group of teenagers was left homeless on a tropical island after their plane crashes, and the ABC series Lost was a juvenile version of the ABC's Lost series Lost. Bleu played Nathan McHugh, a Boy Scout whose leadership abilities don't quite measure up to his own self-confidence.

Bleu's next television project was the Disney Channel original film High School Musical (2006), in which he portrayed basketball player Chad Danforth (Zac Efron), who is trying to convince his teammate Troy Bolton (Zac Efron) to abandon their theater and concentrate on winning the basketball championship. High School Musical premiered on January 20, 2006, with a 7.7 million television viewers as the Disney Channel's most popular television show up to that point. The film, which also starred Ashley Tisdale, Lucas Grabeel, Vanessa Hudgens, and Monique Coleman, was a huge hit and earned Bleu's attention among teen audiences. The record Industry Association of America (RIAA) has tripled the film's score (RIAA).

Bleu was confirmed to return for the sequel after co-starring on the 51-date High School Musical (2006-2007) tour to promote the film. On August 17, 2007, High School Musical 2 (2007) was released. The premiere attracted nearly 17.2 million viewers in the United States, much more than its predecessor, making it the highest-rated Disney Channel Movie of all time. Road to High School Musical 2 began on June 8, 2007, and it led to the premiere of High School Musical 2 in August. The show gave viewers a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the film's development. On Radio Disney, the world premiere of "What Time Is It" was broadcast on May 25, 2007, and the song "I Don't Dance" premiered on August 14, 2007. Critics generally lauded the film, with a score of 77/100 on Metacritic and 82% on Rotten Tomatoes. The film broke opening weekend records and earned over $250 million worldwide. The film's soundtrack, which featured several Bleu contributions, went on to sell over three million copies in the United States alone. The album "I Don't Dance" (2004), a duet with Lucas Grabeel, became his first top 40 hit on the Billboard Hot 100, and the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) has rated it as gold. It was named as the official theme tune for the 2007 Little League World Series. Bleu began on soundtracks for the Disney Channel and unveiled a cover of "Two Worlds" (2006) to advertise Tarzan.

Bleu, another Disney Channel original called Jump In! (2007), which first aired on January 12, 2007. The television film, directed by Paul Hoen, revolved around a young boy named Izzy Daniels, who trains regularly in order to try to follow in his father's footsteps and win the Golden Glove, an amateur boxing tournament. Although Bleu played Daniels, Keke Palmer portrayed Mary, his friend who has a crush on Daniels. With the Jump In, Disney scored a crossover success! In January 2007, Bleu's album "Push It to the Limit" (2006), was released, on which Bleu sings the track "Push It to the Limit." Jump In! On the Disney Channel, January is the first time you will see it on the screen. It was a big hit among young viewers and quickly became the most highly rated premiere the network has ever seen, smashing the previous record set by The Cheetah Girls 2 in 2006. The soundtrack, which was similar to High School Musical, was also a commercial success, winning gold status from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) three months after its inception. Chani and Lil' JJ appeared in a music video of a new Atlanta group Small Change's "Don't Be Shy" featuring Chani and Lil' JJ.

Johnny Collins appeared in the premiere two episodes of Disney's Hannah Montana (2006–2008). Spencer appeared in the episodes titled Guide to: The School Play and Student Records, as well as the Declassified School Survival Guide by Ned. Grand Marshal of 2006 and 2007 with Mother Goose Parade as Grand Marshal. Bleu joined Disney Channel Games for the first time and co-captained the blue team alongside Jake T. Austin, Maiara Walsh, Cole Sprouse, and Kiely Williams. Brenda Song, Vanessa Hudgens, Monique Coleman, and Jason Earles all returned to repeat his captaincy of the blue team a year ago. Bleu's Flight 29 Down: The Hotel Tango, a teen drama film adaptation of the same name, starred in August 2007. He appeared on The Secret of the Magic Gourd in 2007, 2007, and he appeared on The Tyra Banks Show in 2008.

Bleu returned to reprise his role as Chad Danforth in High School Musical 3: Senior Year (2008), the first film in the High School Musical series to be released in theaters. In its first weekend at the North American box office in October 2008, it debuted at number one, earning $42 million, which tied the record held by Mamma Mia! This is the biggest opening by a musical. The film grossed $252 million worldwide, much more than Disney's expectations. The album "The Boys Are Back" (2008), a duet with Zac Efron, became his second top 40 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 and was awarded gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA). Bleu's life has been changed by the success of High School Musical, bringing him to the heights of media fame while still in his teens. In 2007, and 2009, Chad Danforth, the school's basketball team's team captain, was nominated for an NAACP Image Award and a Young Artist Award, as well as Teen Choice Awards. Bleu lent his voice to the role of Chad Danforth in High School Musical video games, a video game.

Bleu appeared in the film entitled Free Style (2009) for the first time in the following year. Cale Bryant, an eighteen-year-old man who is trying to find himself by winning the Amateur National Motocross Championships, is concerned about it. Free Style did not do well in the box office, because the company only received $720,000 from a $10 million budget. Bleu's television appearances included the drama series The Beautiful Life: TBL on The CW Television Network. After televising 2 episodes, the series was subsequently cancelled on September 25, 2009. HP acquired the show's sponsorship in December 2009 and began airing the show's five episodes on YouTube. He appeared on Entertainment Tonight and The Morning Show with Mike and Juliet in 2009 and 2009, as a voice actor in Beyond All Boundaries. He appeared in Coltrane's premiere two episodes of Disney's Phineas and Ferb in 2009 as well.

In the critically acclaimed musical In the Heights, Corbin Bleu made his Broadway debut in 2010 as the lead character, bodega-owner Usnavi. In 2010, Corbin Bleu's short comeback film I Owe My Life to Corbin Bleu, with Andrew Caldwell, Drake Bell, Sarah Hyland, Ryan Pinkston, Sterling Knight, Matt Prokop, and Josh Sussman. He appeared in The Little Engine That Could (2011) as Lou. Bleu appeared in the Hollywood Bowl from August 5–7, as Seaweed, alongside Nick Jonas, Harvey Fierstein, Marissa Jagart, Drew Carey, and Darlene Love. In Tonka Chuck and Friends: Big Air Dare, he performed the voice flip.

Bleu, a group of five short horror films, was also involved in and co-produced the indie horror anthology Scary or Die (2012). He appeared in Godspell as Jesus on the Square Theatre in 2012, beginning in April 17 at the Circle in the Square Theatre. He appeared on "Day by Day" and "Light of the World" at Beacon Theatre, with Neil Patrick Harris as the host. During this time, he performed the duet "If I Never Knew You" (2012), partnering Anna Maria Perez de Tagle to advertise Pocahontas. In 2012, he appeared in one episode of Blue Bloods as Officer Blake. In 2012, he appeared in To Write Love on Her Arms (originally titled Renee), with Kat Dennings, Chad Michael Murray, and Rupert Friend. In February 2011, the film was shot in Orlando, Florida.

Bleu appeared in the horror film The Monkey's Paw (2013) in March 2013. In one episode of Franklin & Bash, Jordan Allen French appeared as a guest. Bleu's role on ABC daytime soap opera One Life to Live was shown in April 2013. Bleu appeared in the film Sugar (2013) starring Shenae Grimes and Marshall Allman. About a fugitive teenager who was wandering around Venice, Los Angeles, it was revealed. On November 30, 2010, the film premiered in Venice, Los Angeles, on November 30, 2010. Bleu appeared in Nurse 3D (2013), as well as Paz de la Huerta and Katrina Bowden. The film debuted in Toronto on September 6, 2011 and closed on October 21, 2011. In 2014, he appeared as a guest star in Psych, the USA Network television series on Season 8.

Bleu's appearance in the seventeenth season of ABC's Dancing with the Stars premiered in September 2013. He came in second place behind the runner-up.

Bleu's only release in 2015 was the moderately profitable Megachurch Murder (2015), in which he appeared as a Marcus King. With Tamala Jones, Shanica Knowles, and Romeo Miller, he was a Marcus King. In addition, Bleu appeared in Family Shots with The Human Race Theatre Company. In 2016, he made a guest appearance in The Fosters, a family drama in which he plays Mercutio, a principal in a school musical performance of Romeo and Juliet. Love Is a Battlefield at Rockwell Table and Stage, produced by Fosters co-creator Bradley Bredeweg, featured Bleu and co-star Ashley Argota in a production of Romeo and Juliet: Love Is a Battlefield. In 2016, he appeared in Spencer on Castle for a brief period of time.

Simon, the clear voice amid the habitually stoned chatter, appeared in January 2016 at the Hudson Mainstage Theatre beginning January 21. He appeared in Broadway productions, including the leading role in Holiday Inn, The New Irving Berlin Musical (originally titled Holiday Inn), a Broadway musical based on the 1942 Academy Award-winning film of the same name. "Returning to his tap dancing roots was like riding a bike." In October 2016, his former Disney co-stars appeared in a revival. The Broadway alumni and High School Musical favorite snapped a camera as the newest vlogger of Broadway, resulting in Bleu Skies: Backstage at Holiday Inn with Corbin Bleu. Bleu, the actor who appeared Ted in the recent Irving Berlin musical, gave a glimpse backstage at Studio 54, where he and his co-stars (including former vlogger Bryce Pinkham, Lora Lee Gayer, Megan Lawrence, and Megan Sikora) celebrated an entire year's worth of special occasions eight times a week. The Bleu Skies debuted on August 23 and then lasted every Tuesday for eight weeks. Bleu was nominated for a Chita Rivera Awards for Dance and Choreography in 2017 for outstanding dancing in a Broadway show and then receiving a Chita Rivera Award for his work.

Bleu appeared on ABC television as the captain and helped with the revival of Battle of the Network Stars, including Joey Lawrence, Nolan Gould, Lisa Whelchel, and Kim Fields. On June 29, 2017, the series debuted. Bleu performed in the musical Mamma Mia from July 28-October 30. Dove Cameron, Lea DeLaria, and Jennifer Nettles appear on Sky at the Hollywood Bowl, as well as Dove Cameron, Lea DeLaria and Jennifer Nettles. On July 28, 2017, the theatre premiered. Corbin Bleu's career also included a voice over Breathe Bible's work. The 2017 Looking Ahead Awards, presented by The Actors Fund, were held in Corbin Bleu in December 2017.

Bleu's season began in November 2017 and he appeared in a trio Salsa with Jordan Fisher and his work partner Lindsay Arnold in Week 8. The judges gave the trio a score of 30 out of 30.

In January 2018, he appeared in one episode of The Middle As Luke, a mysterious drummer that catches Brad's attention. Tommy Oliver appeared as a guest star in Chicago Med, the NBC television series in Season 3, for the third time in 2018. Don Lockwood, a musical based on the 1952 BAFTA Film Awards-winning film of the same name, appeared in the musical Singin' in the Rain from June 27 to July 3. Bleu's premiere took place on June 27, 2018, with Bleu nominated for Outstanding Actor in a Musical by the St. Louis Theater Circle Awards in 2019. Bleu's debut in Anything Goes in 2018, which will be broadcast in the United States from November 2, 2018 to December 23, 2018, with Bleu nominated for Outstanding Actor in a Musical and then winning the Helen Hayes Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Musical.

He was cast in the Netflix drama film Walk in March 2019. Ride the ride. Rodeo, the rodeo. (2019) starring Missi Pyle, Spencer Locke, and Bailey Chase, produced by Conor Allyn. In 2019, he appeared on Show Offs. In 2019, Bleu performed Bill Calhoun/Lucentio in the Broadway revival of Kiss Me, Kate at the Roundabout Theatre's Studio 54. The musical first appeared on Broadway in 1948 and it was based on a liberally adapted 1953 film of the same name. On February 14, 2019, Scott Ellis, directed by Scott Ellis, launched a preview session. The limited engagement at Studio 54 is set to last until June 30. Bleu was nominated for the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical for his performance. Bleu's also been nominated for the Best Male Dancer in a Broadway performance and for the Best Featured Actor in a Musical in a 2019. He appeared in a co-starring role in the Jordan Barker film Witches in the Woods (2019). Hannah Kasulka and Sasha Clements appeared in the film. Ovid and the Art of Love, Bleu's independent film, was shot in Los Angeles. The project also stars John Savage, Tamara Feldman, and Tara Summers, who was filmed partially at the old St. Agnus Church in Michigan.

During the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States, he appeared on The Disney Family Singalong, which aired on ABC on April 16, 2020. In May 2020, Trevor Crane appeared as a guest star in Supergirl, the CBS television series on Season 5, as Trevor Crane. Bleu took part in a live reading version of Jason Reitman's Up in the Air on June 30, 2020, to help raise funds for Acting for a Cause. The event was held to assist industry workers affected by COVID-19. In honor of legendary Broadway producer and theater owner James M. Nederlander, Bleu was later announced as the host of the 2021 Jimmy Awards.

Blaine appeared in the first two episodes of The CW Television Network soap opera Dynasty in 2021. He appeared in Love, For Real (2021), alongside Chloe Bridges, Camille Kostek, and Scott Michael Foster, directed by Maclain Nelson in July 2021. He appeared as the male lead in a Lifetime Christmas film titled A Christmas Dance Reunion (2021), directed by Brian Herzlinger in December 2021. Bleu began working on soundtracks for the Winnie the Pooh: The New Musical Adaptation (Winnie the Pooh) in this period, as well as a a look at "Winnie the Pooh" (2021).

He appeared in the Hallmark Channel original Campfire Christmas (2022), alongside Tori Anderson and Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman, directed by David I. Strasser in July 2022. In the third season of High School Musical: The Musical, he will return to the High School Musical franchise. Bleu's debut in the musical Mary Poppins as Bert at the St. Louis Municipal Opera Theatre, directed by John Tartaglia and choreographed by Patrick O'Neill, with music direction by Brad Haak from July 5-13.

Music career

Bleu's first professionally recorded song, "Circles in My Mind," was titled "Circles" or "Circles in My Mind" for his then TV show, Flight 29 Down. Bleu, a Disney-owned company, has signed a Hollywood Records deal. In May 2007, his debut album Another Side was released. The album debuted at No. 2 in the United States. In its first week, 36 of Billboard 200 album charts debuted, with 18,000 in the first week. Bleu, a fan of Prince Michael Jackson and Justin Timberlake, wrote five songs on the album. "Shake It Off," an ode to the musician Prince, was one of those songs. With the teen sister pair Aly & AJ, he toured in 2007 to promote Another Side of the teen brother pair.

On "I Get Lonely" and with other artists, such as Matthew Gerrard and Eric Hudson, Blue worked with Ne-Yo. On the Disney Channel, a music video for his first single, "Push It to the Limit," premiered, and was used to advertise the movie Jump In! "Push It to the Limit" was on the Billboard Hot 100, and his second single, "Deal With It," was originally written and sung by Jay Sean. He later gave it to Bleu, whose version of the song includes background vocals by Sean. Sean was given a BMI Songwriter Award as a result of the song. Bleu's debut album Another Side featured the duet "Still There for Me" with Vanessa Hudgens.

Bleu performed in about 40 cities from late November 2006 to late January 2007, as The Concert in High School Musical: The Concert. Bleu performed at the Nextfest Summer Tour with the teen sister duo Aly & AJ and Drake Bell with Special Guest Bianca Ryan to promote his debut album.

In the movie Minutemen's debut single "Run It Back Again" was released on January 22, 2008. The song has also appeared on Radio Disney Jams, Vol. 1, Vol. 1. 10. On August 18, 2008, Bleu and Vanessa Hudgens were at the Crawford County Fair Grandstand. Bleu and Raven-Symoné appeared at the Michigan State Fair a week later on August 25, a week later.

Through Hollywood Records, his second album Speed of Light was released on March 10, 2009. "Moments That Matter" was Bleu's first single on the record, as "We Are the Future" was performed by Bleu at Kids' Inaugural.

Bleu's Holiday Inn, The New Irving Berlin Musical soundtrack album, was released digitally on June 2, 2017. Kurt Deutsch produced the album, with Todd Whitelock as coproducer and Universal Stage Productions as executive producer.

Bleu's Kiss Me, Kate soundtrack album was released by his two-album recording deal with Ghostlight Records, the 24th cast album recording for Roundabout Theatre Company since establishing the musical theatre program with She Loves Me in 1993.

Bleu talked to Paul Wontorek about how he is innately a Lyric Baritone. Bleu, a musical theatre performer, said he is a huge fan of Brian d'Arcy James and that he receives vocal inspiration from him.

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