John Corbett

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Characters played by John Corbett

Aidan Shaw — Sex and the City (1998)

Carrie's furniture-maker partner. Their relationship appears nearly flawless, but Carrie’s affair with Mr. Big ends it. They later reunite, become engaged, and break up again because Carrie is not ready for marriage and Aidan mistrusts her.

Barnes — Tombstone (1993)

Minor character or lawman associate.

Daniel Covey — To All the Boys I've Loved Before (2018)

Lara Jean's widowed father, caring and dedicated to his daughters.

Lars Hammond — Serendipity (2001)

Sara's fiancé, a musician heavily focused on an upcoming world tour. His preoccupation with his career causes stress for Sara during their wedding planning. He attempts to reconcile with Sara outside their hotel room, but she ultimately decides to end their engagement to pursue her relationship with Jonathan.

Detective Dante Demille — Street Kings (2008)

Corrupt LAPD detective involved in framing and killing

Pastor Dan Parker — Raising Helen (2004)

School principal and pastor who begins dating Helen. Provides support and guidance, helping Helen bond with the children as she navigates her new role as their guardian.

Glenn — The Silence (2019)

Hugh's friend who joins the escape with firearms. His vehicle crashes into a deer herd, leaving him trapped. He sacrifices himself by firing his gun to draw the Vesps away, allowing the family to continue their journey on foot.

Ian Miller — My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 (2023)

Toula's husband and high school principal, patiently navigating Greek family dynamics and parenthood.

Daniel Covey — To All the Boys: P.S. I Still Love You (2020)

Lara Jean's younger brother, tech-savvy and protective of his sisters.

Robert Quimby — Ramona and Beezus (2010)

The Quimby family's father who loses his job, causing financial strain. After clashing with his wife over career choices, he chooses to bond with Ramona over a mural instead of attending a job interview. He later secures a teaching position at Ramona's school, helping stabilize the family and reconcile with his daughter.

Burwell — The Messengers (2007)

Burwell is a drifter whom Roy hires to work on the farm, but he is actually the father who murdered his own family. After recovering his blocked memories, he attacks Denise, Jess, Bobby, and Roy, believing they are his family and refusing to let them leave him.

Aidan Shaw — Sex and the City 2 (2010)

Carrie's former boyfriend making nostalgic cameo.

Career Overview

John Corbett has 76 screen credits in a career dating back to 1988. Their work spans 11 cinematic universes — most prominently New True Life Adventures Collection with 4 titles. Signature works include Northern Exposure, My Big Fat Greek Wedding, Raising Helen. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
76
Birth Date
1961-05-09
Birth Place
Wheeling, West Virginia, USA

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 11 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q178010), public domain (CC0).