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Bleu in 2012
Born	Corbin Bleu Reivers (1989-02-21) February 21, 1989 (age 36) Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Alma mater	Los Angeles County High School for the Arts Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts
Occupation	Actor singer songwriter dancer
Years active	1996–present
Spouse(s)	Sasha Clements ​ (m. 2016)​
Parent(s)	David Reivers (father)
Musical career
Origin	Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Genres	Pop R&B dance dance-pop teen pop electropop pop rock
Instruments	Vocals piano
Years active	2006–present
Labels	Walt Disney Hollywood Ghostlight

Corbin Bleu Reivers (born February 21, 1989) is an American actor and singer. He became famous in the late 2000s for playing Chad Danforth in the High School Musical movies (2006–2008). Songs from these films, like "I Don't Dance", became popular worldwide.

During that time, he also starred in the Disney Channel Original Movie Jump In! (2007). He later competed in the 17th season of Dancing with the Stars. Corbin Bleu has also released two music albums, Another Side (2007) and Speed of Light (2009). He has performed in many Broadway shows, including In the Heights and Kiss Me, Kate.

About Corbin Bleu's Early Life

Corbin Bleu was born in Brooklyn, New York City. His mom, Martha, is Italian American, and his dad, David Reivers, is Jamaican American and also an actor. Corbin has three younger sisters: Jag, Phoenix, and Hunter.

When he was very young, Corbin started dancing, learning ballet and jazz. He also appeared in TV commercials from age two for brands like Life cereal and Bounty. By age four, he was a model for the Ford Modeling Agency. He was featured in magazines like Child and Parents.

At six years old, Corbin performed in his first professional play in New York City. He later went to the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts. He also trained at the Debbie Allen Dance Academy, where he learned many dance styles like hip-hop and salsa.

Corbin Bleu's Acting Journey

Starting His Career (1996–2005)

Corbin and his family moved to Los Angeles in 1996. He started getting roles in TV shows like ER and High Incident. He also appeared in movies such as Galaxy Quest (1999) and Mystery Men (1999).

In 2001, he began serious dance training at the Debbie Allen Dance Academy. The famous choreographer Debbie Allen said he had a real career ahead of him.

In high school, Corbin got a big movie role in Catch That Kid (2004). He starred alongside Kristen Stewart. Even though the movie didn't make a lot of money, it was an important step for his acting career. He also performed in school plays like Footloose and Grease.

In 2004, Corbin got a main role in the TV series Flight 29 Down. He played Nathan McHugh, a Boy Scout whose leadership skills were still developing. The show was about teenagers stranded on a tropical island.

High School Musical and Becoming Famous (2006–2008)

Corbin Bleu at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in 2007

Corbin's big break came with the Disney Channel Original Movie High School Musical (2006). He played Chad Danforth, a basketball player who wanted his friend Troy Bolton (Zac Efron) to focus on basketball instead of theater.

High School Musical premiered in January 2006 and was a huge hit. It was the most successful Disney Channel movie at the time. The film made Corbin very popular with young audiences. The soundtrack also sold millions of copies.

He joined the High School Musical: The Concert tour to promote the movie. Then, he returned for High School Musical 2 (2007). This sequel was even more popular, with over 17 million viewers. Songs like "I Don't Dance" (a duet with Lucas Grabeel) became top hits.

In 2007, Corbin starred in another Disney Channel movie, Jump In!. He played Izzy Daniels, a boxer who discovers a love for double dutch jump rope. The movie was a big success, and its soundtrack featured Corbin's song "Push It to the Limit".

Corbin also appeared in Disney's Hannah Montana and Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide. He was part of the first Disney Channel Games, leading the blue team.

He played Chad Danforth again in High School Musical 3: Senior Year (2008). This was the first High School Musical movie shown in theaters. It was a huge success, earning over $250 million worldwide. For his role, Corbin was nominated for several awards.

Continuing His Work (2009–Present)

In 2009, Corbin starred in the movie Free Style, where he played a young man trying to win a motocross championship. He also did voice acting for Disney's Phineas and Ferb.

Corbin Bleu at Summer with the Stars in 2011

Corbin made his Broadway debut in 2010 in the musical In the Heights. He played the main character, Usnavi. He also appeared in an episode of The Good Wife. In 2011, he voiced a character in The Little Engine That Could.

In 2012, Corbin joined the Broadway show Godspell as Jesus. He also co-produced and starred in the horror film Scary or Die. He appeared in an episode of Blue Bloods.

In 2013, Corbin joined the cast of the soap opera One Life to Live. He also starred in the films Sugar and Nurse 3D.

Later in 2013, Corbin competed on Dancing with the Stars and finished as the runner-up. He returned to the show in 2017 for a special performance.

In 2016, he guest-starred in The Fosters and Castle. He also took on a leading role in the Broadway musical Holiday Inn. His tap dancing skills were highlighted in this show, and he won a Chita Rivera Award for his performance.

Corbin continued his theater work, starring in Mamma Mia! in 2017 and Singin' in the Rain in 2018. He won a Helen Hayes Award for his role in Anything Goes in 2019.

In 2019, he returned to Broadway in Kiss Me, Kate, earning another nomination for his dancing. He also appeared in the Netflix movie Walk. Ride. Rodeo..

During the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, he participated in The Disney Family Singalong. He also appeared in TV shows like Supergirl and Dynasty.

In 2021, he starred in the Hallmark Channel movie Love, for Real and the Lifetime Christmas movie A Christmas Dance Reunion with his High School Musical co-star Monique Coleman.

In 2022, Corbin returned to the High School Musical world, guest-starring as himself in High School Musical: The Musical: The Series. He also played Bert in the musical Mary Poppins. In 2023, he starred in the comedy film Camp Hideout and the musical Little Shop of Horrors.

Corbin Bleu's Music Career

Corbin Bleu in August 2008

Corbin signed with Hollywood Records, a Disney-owned music label. His first album, Another Side, came out in May 2007. It reached number 36 on the Billboard album charts. Corbin helped write five songs on the album.

His first single, "Push It to the Limit", was used to promote the movie Jump In!. This song became a Top 20 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. He also sang a duet with Vanessa Hudgens called "Still There for Me".

Corbin toured with his High School Musical castmates in High School Musical: The Concert. He also performed on the Nextfest Summer Tour with Aly & AJ.

His second album, Speed of Light, was released in 2009. The first song from that album, "Moments That Matter", was performed at the "Kids' Inaugural: We Are the Future" event for President Barack Obama.

In 2017, he signed a deal to release the soundtrack for his Broadway show Holiday Inn. He later released the soundtrack for Kiss Me, Kate in 2019.

Corbin has a baritone singing voice.

Corbin Bleu's Personal Life

Corbin Bleu with his wife Sasha Clements in January 2018

Corbin Bleu has supported many good causes, including Do Something. In 2010, he was honored on the "Broadway Wall of Fame" in New York City.

In 2011, Corbin started dating actress Sasha Clements. They got engaged in 2014 and were married on July 23, 2016.

Helping Others

Corbin Bleu has supported various charities throughout his career. He has worked with organizations like the Starlight Children's Foundation, the Make-A-Wish Foundation, and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. He often attends events to help raise awareness and funds for these causes.

Corbin Bleu's Work in Films

Corbin Bleu's Work in Television Films

Corbin Bleu's Work in Television Series

Corbin Bleu as a Producer

Key

Denotes films that have not yet been released

Title	Year	Role	Notes
Free Style	2009	Producer	film
Scary or Die	2012	Producer	film
The Day I Died	TBA	Producer	film

Corbin Bleu's Theater Roles

Corbin Bleu's Voice Roles in Video Games

Corbin Bleu's Music Videos

Corbin Bleu's Albums

Studio Albums

• Another Side (2007)
• Speed of Light (2009)

Soundtrack Albums

• High School Musical (2006)
• Jump In! (2007)
• High School Musical 2 (2007)
• High School Musical 3: Senior Year (2008)
• Holiday Inn, The New Irving Berlin Musical (2017)
• Kiss Me, Kate (2019)

Corbin Bleu's Concert Tours

Headlining

• High School Musical: The Concert (2006)

Opening Act

• Nextfest Summer Tour (Co-headlining with Aly & AJ, Drake Bell and Bianca Ryan) (2007)
• Crawford County Fair Grandstand (Co-headlining with Vanessa Hudgens) (2008)
• Michigan State Fair (Co-headlining with Raven-Symoné) (2008)
• Kids' Inaugural: "We Are the Future" (Co-headlining with Miley Cyrus, Demi Lovato and Jonas Brothers) (2009)
• Disney Channel Summer At Sea (Co-headlining with Jonnie and Brookie) (2009)

Awards and Nominations for Corbin Bleu

See also

In Spanish: Corbin Bleu para niños

• Jeffrey King
• List of characters from High School Musical
• List of Italian-American actors
• List of Italian-American entertainers
• List of Jamaican Americans