Corey Michael Cott, professionally known as Corey Cott, is an American actor and singer celebrated for his accomplishments on Broadway, television, and film.
He rose to prominence after starring as Jack Kelly in the Broadway production of Newsies before earning further recognition in Bandstand, Filthy Rich, The Good Fight, and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.
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| Real Name: | Corey Michael Cott |
| Stage Name: | Corey Cott |
| Born: | March 30, 1990 (age 36 years old) |
| Place of Birth: | Columbus, Mississippi, United States |
| Nationality: | American |
| Ethnicity: | White American |
| Height: | 6 feet 1 inch (185 cm) |
| Religion: | Christianity |
| Parents: | Rick Cott and Lori Morton Cott |
| Siblings: | Casey Morton Cott, Carly Cott |
| Spouse: | Meghan Woollard Cott |
| Relationship: | Married |
| Children: | Elliott Michael Cott, Nolan Cott, Asher Cott |
| Occupation: | Actor, Singer |
| Net Worth: | $5 million USD |
Early Life and Education
Corey Cott was born on March 30, 1990, in Columbus, Mississippi, United States.
He was raised by his parents, Rick Cott and Lori Morton Cott, before the family settled in Chagrin Falls, Ohio. His ethnicity is White American, and his religion is Christianity.
Corey Cott grew up alongside his younger brother, Casey Morton Cott, and his younger sister, Carly Cott.
He completed his secondary education at Chagrin Falls High School before earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the Carnegie Mellon School of Drama, where he refined his acting and musical theatre skills.
Career
Corey Cott launched his professional acting career while studying at Carnegie Mellon University, performing in productions staged by Pittsburgh CLO.
Shortly after graduating, he moved to New York City and secured the role of Jack Kelly in Disney’s Broadway musical Newsies, eventually becoming the production’s leading performer.
His outstanding stage presence established him as one of Broadway’s respected musical theatre actors.
Following the success of Newsies, Corey Cott appeared in the Broadway revival of Gigi before originating the lead role of Donny Novitski in the Tony Award-winning musical Bandstand.
His television career expanded through appearances in Madam Secretary, Public Morals, The Good Fight, Z: The Beginning of Everything, Filthy Rich, Evil, Chicago Med, The Equalizer, and several Hallmark productions including Butlers in Love, Making Waves, and Season’s Greetings from Cherry Lane.
More recently, he joined Law & Order: Special Victims Unit as Detective Jake Griffin, further strengthening his television career.
Awards and Nominations
- BroadwayWorld Award – Best Leading Actor in a Musical (Bandstand) – Nominee
- Grammy Award – Best Musical Theater Album (Bandstand) – Nominee
Social Media
- Instagram: @naponacott
Personal Life
Corey Cott, 36 years old, is married to Meghan Woollard Cott.
The couple married in January 2013 after meeting while singing in church during their college years.
They are parents to three sons: Elliott Michael Cott, Nolan Cott, and Asher Cott. There are no publicly documented past relationships before his marriage.
Outside acting, Corey Cott enjoys music, theatre, fitness, travelling, and spending time alongside his wife and children. He also maintains a close relationship with his siblings, Casey Morton Cott and Carly Cott. Corey Cott stands at 6 feet 1 inch (185 cm).
Net Worth
Corey Cott has accumulated a net worth of $5 million USD.
His income is generated primarily from Broadway productions, television series, Hallmark movies, concert performances, and film appearances.
Additional earnings come from live musical performances, theatre tours, public appearances, and entertainment collaborations.
Long-running productions such as Newsies, Bandstand, Filthy Rich, and his recent work on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit have played major roles in his continued financial growth.
Filmography
Films
- What You Get (2012)
- The Intern (2015)
- Mutt (2016)
- Fortune (2024)
Television
- Madam Secretary (2014)
- Public Morals (2015)
- The Interestings (2016)
- Z: The Beginning of Everything (2016)
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (2016, 2025–present)
- My Mother and Other Strangers (2016)
- The Good Fight (2017–2018)
- Filthy Rich (2020)
- Evil (2021)
- Butlers in Love (2022)
- Law & Order (2022)
- The Equalizer (2023)
- Chicago Med (2023)
- Making Waves (2023)
- Season’s Greetings from Cherry Lane (2024)
- The Snow Must Go On (2025)
Stage Productions
- Newsies (2012–2014)
- Gigi (2015)
- Bandstand (2015–2017)
- West Side Story (2018–2019)
- The Heart of Rock and Roll (2024)