Don Correia
Biography
Don Correia, also known as Donald Correia, is a male actor born on August 28, 1951, in San Jose, California, USA. His known credits total nine. He is known for acting within movies and television shows. Since July 21, 1980, Correia has been married to American actress Sandy Duncan, who is an actress and choreographer. Based on available personal information and career data, he maintains a content score of 88.
Career overview
Subject: Don Correia (Acting).
Task: Write a 180-260 word career overview.
Constraint 1: Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided sources.
Constraint 2: No invented details (titles, names, dates, etc.).
Constraint 3: Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Constraint 4: Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
Constraint 5: 2-3 short paragraphs.
Constraint 6: Word count 180-260 words.
Source [1]: Don Correia (also known as Donald Correia). Gender: Male. Birthday: August 28, 1951. Place of Birth: San Jose, California, USA. Known for: Acting. Known Credits: 9.
Source [2]: Don Correia is an actor and choreographer. He has been married to actress Sandy Duncan since July 21, 1980.
Drafting Paragraph 1: Don Correia, also known as Donald Correia, is an actor and choreographer. He was born on August 28, 1951, in San Jose, California, USA. His professional work includes nine known credits in the industry.
Drafting Paragraph 2: In addition to his professional career, Correia has been married to the American actress Sandy Duncan since July 21, 1980.
Wait, looking at the word count requirement: 180-260 words.
The current draft is very short (approx 50 words). I need to expand using only the provided facts.
Problem: The sources are extremely sparse.
Source [1] provides: Name, AKA, Gender, Birthday, Birthplace, Known For (Acting), Known Credits (9).
Source [2] provides: Profession (actor and choreographer), Marriage (Sandy Duncan, since July 21, 1980).
Constraint Check: "Write a 180-260 word career overview... Use ONLY facts present above."
If the facts provided only amount to about 40-50 words, and the instruction demands 180-260 words, there is a conflict.
However, as an archivist, I cannot invent facts. I must follow the "Use ONLY facts present above" rule strictly. If I cannot reach 180 words without inventing facts, I have a dilemma.
Let's re-read the sources carefully.
Source [1]: Don Correia, Donald Correia, Male, August 28, 1951, San Jose, California, USA, Acting, 9 credits.
Source [2]: Actor, choreographer, married Sandy Duncan since July 21, 1980.
There is literally no other information. I cannot say he was in a specific movie, or won an award, or what his acting style is.
If I write: "Don Correia is an actor and choreographer. He was born in San Jose, California, on August 28, 1951. He is also known as Donald Correia. He has nine known credits. He has been married to Sandy Duncan since July 21, 1980." -> This is about 40 words.
Strategy for word count: I will attempt to be as descriptive as possible with the existing facts without adding new ones. I will repeat the information in a formal, encyclopedic way if necessary, but that's poor writing.
Actually, looking at the prompt again: "Write a 180-260 word career overview... Use ONLY facts present above."
If the source material is insufficient to meet the word count, I must prioritize the "Use ONLY facts" and "
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
9 titles- Everyone Says I Love You (1996) as Groucho Party Dancer
- The Equalizer (1985) as Court Deputy
- Night of 100 Stars II (1985) as Self
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Shayna's Assistant
- Baryshnikov on Broadway (1980) as Dancer
- A Chorus Line (1980) as Mike Costa (#81)
- Once Upon a Brothers Grimm (1977) as Jack Ass
- Pinocchio (1976) as Candlewick's Mate
- Shirley MacLaine: If They Could See Me Now (1974) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Don Correia best known for?
Don Correia is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Everyone Says I Love You (1996), The Equalizer (1985), Murder, She Wrote (1984).
When and where was Don Correia born?
Don Correia was born on August 28, 1951 in San Jose, California, USA.
How many credits does Don Correia have?
Don Correia has accumulated over 9 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1974 to 1996.
What is Don Correia's background in cinema and television?
Don Correia, also known as Donald Correia, is a male actor born on August 28, 1951, in San Jose, California, USA. His known credits total nine. He is known for acting within movies and television shows. Since July 21, 1980, Correia has been married to American actress Sandy Duncan, who is an actress and choreographer. ...
Don Correia by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Shayna's Assistant — aged about 32
- The Equalizer (1985) as Court Deputy — aged about 33
- Everyone Says I Love You (1996) as Groucho Party Dancer — aged about 44
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