- Portly American character actor, often in amiable or nervously harassed roles. Played bit parts in silent cinema, before switching his attention to writing (1926-30) and directing (particularly mysteries, 1930-38). Thereafter, he returned to acting and was especially noteworthy in the recurring part of a perpetually befuddled millionaire in Columbia's 'Boston Blackie' series. Also occasionally popped up in villainous roles and was a frequent television actor from 1954.
- Entered films as an actor approximately 1925 and then turned to writing and directing for the screen as early as 1926.
- Corrigan co- wrote and directed "La Cucaracha", a 1934 short that won an Academy award for best comedy short, beating out The Three Stooges short, " Men in Black".
- Son of James Corrigan
- Son of actress Lillian Elliott
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