His mother (Rocky Parker) was married to actor Patrick Dempsey, who was 27 years her
junior; Patrick, who is one year younger than Corey, was briefly
Corey's step-father.
Coached Sean 'Diddy' Combs for the Broadway production of "Raisin in the Sun".
Member of the Actors Studio.
Once delivered newspapers in New York City.
Has been teaching acting since 1999 in New York, Los Angeles and Memphis, TN.
He studied drama at HB Studio in Greenwich Village in New York City.