Corbin Bernsen_
North Hollywood, California, USA
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North Hollywood, California, USA
Birthday
Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Known For
Actor
Occupations
Actor, Film director, Writer, Screenwriter
Birthday
(Tuesday)
Birthplace
North Hollywood, California, USA
Nationality
Citizenship
United States
Languages
English
Spouse
Amanda Pays (1988)
Children
4 children: Henry Pays Bernsen, Oliver Bernsen
Parents
Jeanne Cooper
Education
University of California, Los Angeles, Beverly Hills High School, UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television
Zodiac Sign
♍ Virgo
Chinese Zodiac
马 Horse
Name Origin
English < Latin < Proto-Italic (*korwos)
Popularity
Tier B -- 40,886 Wikipedia views/month
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Career
Career spanning 44 years (1981-2025)
Screen debut
First screen credit at age 26
Year context
Born in 1954 -- Brown v. Board of Education desegregation ruling; Dwight D. Eisenhower was US president
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Filmography (49)
Biography
Corbin Dean Bernsen (born September 7, 1954) is an American actor and film director. He is best known for his roles as retired police detective Henry Spencer on USA Network's series Psych and it's subsequent TV movies, divorce attorney Arnold Becker on the NBC drama series L.A. Law and the TV movie, and Roger Dorn in the Major League trilogy.
He also portrayed Jerry in Lay the Favorite (2012), Gil Gordon in The Big Year (2011), Harlan Dexter in Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (2005), Dr. Alan Feinstone in The Dentist I & II, and Jason Chadman in Hello Again (1987). He starred as USAF Col. Henry 'Bull' Eckert on the series The Cape and Brett Sooner on the sitcom A Whole New Ballgame.
He appeared recurring as Kyle Nevin on the FOX medical drama The Resident, Sinclair Dryden on Showtime's City on a Hill, Francis 'Icepick' Hofstetler on the Magnum P.I. reboot, Milt Leakey on the CBS series Tommy, Anderson Schultz on the Netflix series Marvel's The Punisher, Chief Cantuck on Sundance TV's series Hap and Leonard, Michael Longworth on A&E's police drama The Glades, Jack Sherwood on UPN's sitcom Cuts, Captain Owen Sebring on JAG, Ken Graham on Ryan's Hope, and has had intermittent appearances as John Durant on General Hospital and Father Todd Williams on The Young and the Restless.
He is the eldest son of Harry Bernsen Jr., a Hollywood producer, and veteran soap actress Jeanne Cooper, who appeared on The Young and the Restless.
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How old is Corbin Bernsen?
Corbin Bernsen is 71 years old, born on .
Where was Corbin Bernsen born?
Corbin Bernsen was born in North Hollywood, California, USA.
What movies or shows has Corbin Bernsen been in?
Corbin Bernsen has 49 credits in our database. Notable titles include The Beldham (2025), Marshmallow (2025), The Hating Game (2021), Reach (2018), Larceny (2017).
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Corbin Bernsen is primarily known as an actor. Corbin Dean Bernsen (born September 7, 1954) is an American actor and film director. He is best known for his roles as retired police detective Henry…
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