Construction Mechanic Glenn Corbett, A Sailor's Story

 

A tribute to Construction Mechanic Glenn Corbett with a black and white photograph against a grey scale American Flag against a gun metal grey background

Construction Mechanic Glenn Corbett, A Sailor's Story

Construction mechanic Glenn Corbett
Born August 17, 1933 - Died January 16, 1993

Construction Mechanic Glenn Corbett was born Glenn Edwin Rothenburg in El Monte, California, on August 17, 1933.

Answering the call of duty, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy in May 1951, serving with honor as a Seabee during the Korean War. Through grit and determination, he fulfilled his service contract in June 1954. Having done his part for his country, Construction Mechanic Corbett then pursued higher education at Occidental College.

It was there that he discovered a new calling. Performing in campus theater productions and modeling to help support himself, his talent soon caught the attention of a Hollywood talent scout. Corbett signed with Columbia Pictures and began a career in film and television that would make him a familiar face to audiences across America.

His film debut came in The Crimson Kimono (1959), followed by roles in The Mountain Road, Man on a String, and All the Young Men. His portrayal of Jacob Anderson in the Civil War drama Shenandoah (1965), opposite James Stewart, brought him wider recognition.

As the 1960s unfolded, Corbett became a steady presence on television. He stepped into roles on Gunsmoke, The Mod Squad, and Route 66, and earned a special place in science fiction history as Zefram Cochrane, the inventor of warp drive, in the classic Star Trek episode “Metamorphosis.”

For decades, he continued to embody the spirit of the working American actor, appearing in series such as Fantasy Island, The Fall Guy, and The Young and the Restless. In later years, audiences knew him as Paul Morgan on Dallas, where he appeared in 20 episodes of the hit drama.

Though known for his Hollywood career, Corbett never forgot his roots as a U.S. Navy Seabee. His discipline, work ethic, and quiet strength reflected the values he carried from his service.

Construction Mechanic Glenn Corbett passed away on January 16, 1993, in San Antonio, Texas. He rests with honor at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery.



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