BOB CORFF BIOGRAPHY
Bob Corff knows first-hand that what a person says is not as important as
how it is said. As top vocal coach to thousands of such big-name stars as
Vanessa Redgrave and Samuel L. Jackson, business leaders and public
speakers, Corff has made a definite impact on their careers and their lives.
"Enriching your voice alters the way you feel about yourself and the way
people respond to you," Corff says.
In an age which emphasizes personal development and competitiveness in the
workplace, it surprises Corff how many public figures and business people
are not aware of the importance of having an effective voice.
"In this society, many seem apologetic--their voices are high and they talk
as if every statement is a question," Corff says. "This type of speech
pattern denotes self-doubt."
Corff says voice is the purest representation of a person, revealing levels
of self-confidence, expectations and attitudes. He claims voice is one of
the first and most powerful characteristics people respond to--a strong and
self-assured voice commanding attention and respect.
Corff mastered his voice coaching techniques during a long-lived acting
career. The actor/singer played lead roles in many acclaimed stage
productions including Jesus in
"Jesus Christ Superstar"
and Danny Zuko in Broadway's production of "Grease."
Born in Reading, PA. to an encyclopedia salesman, Corff had no inherent ties
to the entertainment industry. However, the family migrated west and Corff
spent much of his childhood in California. Here he realized his calling to
the stage, and like so many college-age students, started a rock-and-roll
band. After one rehearsal in a friend's garage,
"The Purple Gang"
appeared at the grand opening of a local service station, which led to a
contract with MGM records.
Soon thereafter, Corff studied theater and landed his first acting job as
the lead in the Los Angeles production of
"Hair"--a role he later
played on Broadway. Corff has since starred in more than 103 episodes of
"Everyday Show,"
and under contract to Universal Studios, played parts in many television
series and movies such as:
“McMillan &
Wife,” “The Bold
Ones,” and a movie of the week titled
“Houston,
We’ve Got a Problem.”
Bob starred in a Roger Corman cult classic film
“Gasss.” He worked
personally with Leonard Bernstein in
“Mass.” That was one of
the 3 plays Bob did at the prestigious Mark Taper Theatre in Los Angeles.
Also, Brian Friel’s
“Christal & Fox”
and “The Dybbuk.”
Corff was 12 years into his acting career when the 1980's actor's strike
hit. While his co-workers remained unemployed, Corff embarked upon a new
venture. When a friend asked him to teach her to sing, he had no idea he was
to become a prominent and much-sought-after vocal coach. Word of Corff's
coaching talents spread quickly and his student roster flourished. Corff now
has an extensive and impressive client list which includes Sally Field,
Elijah Wood, Jennifer Aniston, Antonio Bandaras and others.
Corff enjoys working with film and recording stars
because they know exactly why they are in his studio.
"They have a job to do and they use me to do it, Corff says. Corff's clients
are his most powerful advocates. By making them more marketable in the work
force, he incites a positive transformation in their world.
Corff hopes that someday more people will learn the value of having a good
voice. He feels that developing an effective voice is as important as
developing a toned and healthy body. So corporate leaders, business
professionals, performers and politicians, listen carefully, watch the lips
and repeat..."The rain in Spain falls mainly on the plain."