Ben Savage

Actor from Boy Meets World

Ben Savage - Actor from Boy Meets World
Born

September 13th, 1980
45 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United States

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Appeared prominently in the television series Boy Meets World, portraying the character Cory Matthews. The show aired from 1993 to 2000 and became a staple of 1990s television. Later reprised the role in the spinoff Girl Meets World, which ran from 2014 to 2017. Also participated in various theater productions and independent films.

Portrayed Cory Matthews in Boy Meets World

Reprised role in Girl Meets World

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