Kevin Corrigan Biography: Child, Movies, Wife, TV Series, Age, Net Worth, Height, Siblings, Parents, Songs

Kevin Fitzgerald Corrigan is an American character actor, writer, and musician, celebrated for his versatile performances in independent films and mainstream hits.

Best known for his role as Uncle Eddie Finnerty in the sitcom Grounded for Life (2001–2005), he has built a prolific career spanning over 180 film and television credits, including standout roles in Goodfellas (1990), The Departed (2006), Superbad (2007), and Pineapple Express (2008).

Corrigan’s ability to portray quirky, unconventional characters, often lowlifes or eccentrics, has earned him critical acclaim, including two Independent Spirit Award nominations for Best Supporting Male.

Profile

• Full Name: Kevin Fitzgerald Corrigan
• Stage Name: Kevin Corrigan
• Born: 27 March 1969
• Age: 56 years old
• Birthplace: The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: Actor, Writer, Producer, Musician
• Height: 1.75m
• Parents: Unknown
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: Elizabeth Berridge (m. 2001)
• Children: Sadie Bones
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $1 million

Early Life and Education

Kevin Corrigan was born on March 27, 1969, in the Bronx, New York City. Details about his parents and siblings are not publicly disclosed. Raised in a vibrant, culturally diverse borough, he developed an early passion for acting, performing in a church production at age nine, where he ambitiously crafted a crown of thorns to play Jesus, only to learn he was cast as the deceased Christ.

Corrigan studied at the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute, honing his craft and laying the foundation for his acting career. He is of mixed Irish and Puerto Rican descent, and her religion is unknown.

Career

Corrigan’s career began with his film debut in Lost Angels (1989), followed by a role as Michael Hill, the younger brother of Henry Hill, in Martin Scorsese’s Goodfellas (1990).

His early work in the 1990s indie film boom defined his niche, with roles in True Romance (1993) as Marvin, Rhythm Thief (1994) as Fuller, Living in Oblivion (1995) as Assistant Camera, and Walking and Talking (1996) as Bill, earning a nomination for the Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Male.

He also appeared in Henry Fool (1997) and Buffalo ’66 (1998), further cementing his indie cred, with another Independent Spirit nomination for the latter. His television breakthrough came as Uncle Eddie Finnerty in Grounded for Life (2001–2005), appearing in 91 episodes as the lovable slacker.

After the show’s cancellation, Corrigan returned to films, landing roles in high-profile projects like Scorsese’s The Departed (2006) as Cousin Sean, Superbad (2007) as Mark, and Pineapple Express (2008) as Budlofsky.

He played an informant in American Gangster (2007) and starred in the critically acclaimed indie Big Fan (2009) as Sal. His television work includes recurring roles as Sam Weiss in Fringe (2009–2011), Professor Sean Garrity in Community (2010–2014), and Milkshake in Dice (2016–2017).

Corrigan’s recent projects include Blackout (2023) as Bob Kraus, Bupkis (2023) as a Saloon Keeper, and upcoming roles in Reacher (2025) as Detective Docherty and Deli Boys (2025) as Chickie Lozano.

He has also contributed as a producer on films like The Holdouts (2017) and 7 Chinese Brothers (2015), and directed the short film Two People He Never Saw (2012).

As a musician, he has played guitar in bands like Crystal Robots and appeared in music videos for Dinosaur Jr. (Get Me, 1993) and Kurt Vile (Loading Zones, 2018). His diverse career reflects a commitment to artistic integrity, blending mainstream success with indie authenticity.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @thekevinCorrigan
• Facebook Handle: Unknown
• Twitter Handle: @KevinFCorrigan

Personal Life

Kevin Corrigan married actress Elizabeth Berridge in March 2001, and they have a daughter, Sadie Bones, born in 2011. The family resides in New York City, maintaining a low-key lifestyle. Corrigan is private about personal details.

Filmography

Films:

• Goodfellas (1990) – Michael Hill
• True Romance (1993) – Marvin
• Rhythm Thief (1994) – Fuller
• Living in Oblivion (1995) – Assistant Camera
• The Departed (2006) – Cousin Sean
• Superbad (2007) – Mark
• Pineapple Express (2008) – Budlofsky
• Big Fan (2009) – Sal
• The New Tenants (2009) – Zelko (Short)
• Unstoppable (2010) – Inspector Scott Werner
• The King of Staten Island (2020) – Joe
• American Murderer (2022) – David Brown Sr.
• Blackout (2023) – Bob Kraus

Television:

• Pearl (1996–1997) – Franklin ‘Frankie’ Spivak (22 episodes)
• Grounded for Life (2001–2005) – Eddie Finnerty (91 episodes)
• The Black Donnellys (2007) – Whitey (6 episodes)
• The Get Down (2016–2017) – Jackie Moreno (11 episodes)
• Law & Order: Organized Crime (2022) – Vincent Bishop (3 episodes)
• Deli Boys (2025) – Chickie Lozano (Upcoming)

Net Worth

Kevin Corrigan has an estimated net worth of $1 million. His wealth primarily stems from his extensive acting career in films like The Departed and Superbad, and television series such as Grounded for Life and Fringe. Additional income from producing, writing, and music video appearances, including for Dinosaur Jr. and Kurt Vile, supports his financial stability.