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Jesse Corti
Born (1955-07-03) July 3, 1955 (age 69)
Occupation
  • Actor
  • theater director
Years active 1978–present
Spouse(s)
Laura Deberardino
(m. 1986; died 1987)
Julietta Marcelli
(m. 1989)
Children 2

Jesse Corti was born on July 3, 1955. He is an American actor and theater director. He is famous for playing Courfeyrac in the original Broadway show Les Misérables. He is also well-known for being the voice of LeFou in the Disney movie Beauty and the Beast.

Jesse Corti's Acting Journey

Jesse Corti has lent his voice to many animated characters. He was the voice of the Spanish Dignitary in Frozen. He also voiced Mr. Manchas in Zootopia. Besides voice acting, he has appeared in many movies and popular TV shows. Some of these include 24, Heroes, Desperate Housewives, The West Wing, and Law & Order. Jesse Corti has also directed several plays in Los Angeles.

About Jesse Corti's Life

Jesse Corti was married to Laura Lyn Deberardino in 1986. Sadly, Laura passed away in 1987. Later, Jesse married Julietta Marcelli in 1989. He has two children.

Movies Featuring Jesse Corti

Jesse Corti has been in many films. Here are some of his notable roles:

  • 1986: Courage as Chico
  • 1987: Heart as Herman's Trainer
  • 1991: Beauty and the Beast as Le Fou (voice)
  • 1996: All Dogs Go to Heaven 2 as Charlie B. Barkin (singing voice)
  • 2000: Love & Basketball as Coach Parra
  • 2000: Gone in 60 Seconds as Cop at Quality Cafe
  • 2003: Bringing Down the House as Italian FBI Agent
  • 2003: Hulk as Colonel
  • 2013: Frozen as Spanish Dignitary (voice)
  • 2016: Zootopia as Mr. Manchas (voice)

TV Shows with Jesse Corti

Jesse Corti has appeared in many television series:

  • 1990–1993: Law & Order as Angel Suarez / Alex Nunez (2 episodes)
  • 1992: The Little Mermaid as Additional voices
  • 1993: Bonkers as March Hare (voice)
  • 1997: Rugrats as Serenader, Reptar, Knight (voices)
  • 2000: JAG as Master Sgt. Manny O'Bregon
  • 2000: The West Wing as Dave Stewart
  • 2002: 24 as Charles McLemore
  • 2002: Judging Amy as Lt. Daniels
  • 2002: CSI: Miami as Dean of Students
  • 2005: The Batman as Chief Angel Rojas (voice)
  • 2006: Desperate Housewives as Social Worker
  • 2007: Heroes as LAPD Police Captain Knox
  • 2007–2012: Handy Manny as Francisco, Ticks, Relando (voices)
  • 2022: The Casagrandes as Ziggy (voice)

Video Games Featuring Jesse Corti's Voice

Jesse Corti has also lent his voice to characters in video games:

  • 2004: Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater as Commander
  • 2005: Resident Evil 4 as Bitores Mendez
  • 2007: Uncharted: Drake's Fortune as Mercenaries #4
  • 2019: Death Stranding as Deadman

Theme Park Attractions

  • 2020: Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along as Lefou at Epcot

Jesse Corti's Theatre Work

Jesse Corti has performed in and directed plays:

  • 1981: El Bravo! as Jose Ensalada
  • 1987: Les Misérables as Courfeyrac
  • 2016: Hairspray as Director
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