Rebecca Corry

Rebecca Corry
Corry at the Women's Image Network Awards in 2007
Born Kent, Washington[1]
Nationality American
Subject(s) Comedy
Website www.rebeccacorry.com

Rebecca Corry is an American comedian, writer, and actress.

Early life

Corry was born in Kent, Washington; she moved to Chicago at age 19.[1]

Career

Corry founded the Stand Up For Pits Foundation to work against abuse and discrimination towards pit bulls. In 2014, she organized the One Million Pibble March On Washington, which had an estimated 4,500 attendees,[2] in an effort to end breed-specific legislation and dog fighting.[3]

Personal life

In 2017, Corry was one of several female comedians who alleged sexual misconduct by comedian Louis C.K..[4][5]

Filmography

References

  1. 1 2 "Bio". Rebecca Corry. Retrieved 2017-11-10.
  2. Saval, Malina (October 29, 2014). "Comedienne Rebecca Corry Stands Up for Pit Bulls". Variety (online ed.). Retrieved 31 March 2015.
  3. Greenwood, Arin. "Here Comes The Million Pit Bull March On Washington!". The Huffington Post. Retrieved 2 April 2015.
  4. https://www.nytimes.com/2017/11/09/arts/television/louis-ck-sexual-misconduct.html
  5. "Louis C.K. accuser calls his behavior an 'open secret' in comedy world". Page Six. 2017-11-13. Retrieved 2017-11-13.



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