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13 Facts About Cory English

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Cory English was born on 1968 and is an American actor, best known for his work on stage, most recently as Doctor Emmett Brown in the London production of Back to the Future: The Musical.

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Cory English attended Wayne Central High School in Ontario, New York.

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Cory English lived for several years in New York City.

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In 2014 and 2015, Cory English starred in a UK national tour of the Mel Brooks musical The Producers as Max Bialystock reprising a role he played on the UK tour in 2007 and in the West End production.

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Cory English worked on Young Frankenstein, another Mel Brooks musical, playing the part of Igor in the Broadway production of Young Frankenstein in 2008, replacing Christopher Fitzgerald.

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Cory English reprised that appearance for a United States national tour, which featured former Broadway co-stars Roger Bart and Shuler Hensley.

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In 2013, Cory English appeared at Portland Center Stage in Somewhere in Time.

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Cory English had a brief, uncredited appearance in the mockumentary talent show Britain's Got the Pop Factor.

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Cory English played a helium balloon inhaling singer auditionee, giving his rendition of Mika's hit "Grace Kelly".

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In 2017, Cory English returned to the role of Igor in Young Frankenstein at the West End's Garrick Theatre.

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Cory English starred as Maitre D' in the 2019 film Cats.

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Cory English currently plays The Great Raven in the animated series Hilda.

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In 2023, Cory English succeeded Roger Bart as Emmett Brown in the West End production of Back to the Future: The Musical, after having previously covered the role briefly during Bart's absence.