Corbin Bernsen
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| Born | Corbin Dean Bernsen September 7, 1954 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Education | University of California, Los Angeles (BFA, MFA) |
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| Years active | 1967–present |
| Known for | LA Law LA Law: The Movie Major League Psych Psych: The Movie |
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| Children | 4 |
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Corbin Bernsen is an American actor and film director. He is best known for his role as divorce attorney Arnold Becker on the NBC drama series L.A. Law. He also played Dr. Alan Feinstone in the horror film The Dentist and retired police detective Henry Spencer on the USA Network comedy-drama series Psych. In addition, he appeared as Roger Dorn in the sports comedy films Major League and its sequels.
Early Life
[change | change source]Corbin was born in North Hollywood, California, to producer Harry Bernsen Jr. and soap actress Jeanne Cooper.[1] He graduated from Beverly Hills High School in 1972 and later received both a BA in Theatre Arts and an MFA in Playwriting from UCLA.[2]
Career
[change | change source]He became widely recognized for his role as divorce attorney Arnold Becker on the NBC drama series L.A. Law, for which he received Emmy and Golden Globe nominations.[3] He also played Dr. Alan Feinstone in the horror film The Dentist. Additionally, Bernsen portrayed retired police detective Henry Spencer on the USA Network comedy-drama series Psych. In film, he is known for his role as Roger Dorn in the sports comedy films Major League and its sequels. These roles have contributed to his reputation as a versatile actor in both television and film.
Personal Life
[change | change source]Corbin has been married twice. His first marriage was to Brenda Cooper from 1983 to 1987,[4] and his second marriage was to actress Amanda Pays in 1988. He has four children.[5]
References
[change | change source]- ↑ "Psych TV Show and Television Series - Henry Spencer Character Profile - USA Network -Psych TV Show and Television Series - Henry Spencer Character Profile - USA Network - Behind the Scenes: Cast Bios:Corbin Bernsen - USA Network". web.archive.org. 2013-03-08. Retrieved 2024-11-07.
- ↑ "Harry Bernsen Jr. dies at 82". Variety. 2008-06-05. Retrieved 2024-11-07.
- ↑ "TV Review; 'L.A. Law' Series To Begin On NBC". nytimes.com. September 15, 1986.
- ↑ "Corbin Bernsen". www.nndb.com. Retrieved 2024-11-07.
- ↑ Ryon, Ruth (2004-05-16). "Corbin Bernsen, wife list renovated home". SFGATE. Retrieved 2024-11-07.