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Who is Corey Cott from Hallmark’s Making Waves?

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Corey Cott is a talented actor appearing in Hallmark Channel‘s original movie, Making Waves premiering August 5, 2023. The 33-year-old is also an accomplished singer and theater performer. Thanks to his education at Carnegie Mellon, Corey’s able to adapt his style to whatever suits his character. Whether that’s portraying a musician in a rock band, or taking on a coveted Broadway lead, he does it with effervescence and dedication.

A Mississippi native, Corey now splits his time between New York City and Atlanta, Georgia. He’s booked and busy, and for good reason: the actor has an impressive resume. Making Waves is his second credit with Hallmark Channel. His first was the 2022 film, Butlers in Love. In terms of television, Corey recurred on The Good Fight, and did guest spots on series like The Equalizer and Chicago Med. Plus, he was a lead in the short-lived show Filthy Rich, alongside Kim Cattrall.

Corey Cott’s star power shines brightly on stage too. After graduating college and moving to New York, he booked the role of Jack Kelly in the Broadway musical Newsies. Other notables include Bandstand and West Side Story. With an ability to sing and act, it’s no wonder Corey’s career continues to flourish. The sky’s the limit for this great actor and singer.


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Photo: Corey Cott. Credit: ©2023 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Craig Minielly

5 Fun Facts About Corey Cott

Is Corey Cott Married?

Yes, Corey is married to his wife of 10 years, Meghan Woollard. The couple met at church in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They have three children together, all boys. Their first son Elliott was born in 2017, second was Nolan in 2019 and their third Asher, was born in 2021.

His Brother is Famous Too

Corey’s famous in his own right. But, so is his younger brother, Casey Cott. Fans will recognize Casey from Riverdale. Corey is three years old than Casey. The two often comment on each other’s social media pages and have even appeared in videos and photos together. In 2020, Corey and Casey shaved their heads for Charity: Water and raised $15,000 in 4 hours!

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Corey’s an avid golfer

When he’s not working, Cott enjoys playing golf. Apparently, “Fall golf = the best kind of golf” per his Instagram post seen below. Another activity he’s skilled in is the martial art of karate.

He’s been on a franchise that’s a rite of passage for many New York actors

A ton of NYC actors have guest starred on NBC’s Law & Order franchise at some point in their careers. For many, it’s a major stepping stone to get the gig. In Corey’s case, he not only appeared on a 2016 episode of Law & Order: SVU, but he also appeared on Law & Order in 2022 (playing different characters, obviously). He even highlighted his SVU appearance as he reviewed his 2010 years.

Corey starred alongside Vanessa Hudgens in a musical

Corey Cott also featured his musical appearance with famous actress Vanessa Hudgens on his Instagram. He starred in the popular musical Gigi in Fall 2014 and Spring 2015.


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