Cory Matthews

Cory Matthews
Boy Meets World character
Ben Savage as Cory Matthews in Girl Meets World (2014)
First appearance
Last appearance
Created byMichael Jacobs
April Kelly
Portrayed byBen Savage
In-universe information
Full nameCornelius Alan Matthews
OccupationTeacher
Co-owner of Topanga's
Magazine salesman (formerly)
AffiliationJohn Quincy Adams Middle School (formerly)
Abigail Adams High School
Family
  • Alan Matthews (father)
  • Amy Matthews (mother)
  • Eric Matthews (brother)
  • Joshua Matthews (brother)
  • Morgan Matthews (sister)
SpouseTopanga Lawrence
ChildrenRiley Matthews (daughter)
August Matthews (son)
RelativesBernice Matthews (grandmother)
NationalityAmerican

Cornelius "Cory" Alan Matthews is one of the main characters appearing on the 1993 family sitcom Boy Meets World and its 2014 sequel Girl Meets World, both created by Michael Jacobs and April Kelly.[1][2][3] He is portrayed by Ben Savage.

Biography

During the first season, 11 yr old Cory Matthews starts 6th grade at Jefferson Elementary School in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with his friend Shawn Hunter and love-interest Topanga Lawrence, and was taught by Mr. George Feeny.

In the second season, he begins attending John Adams JR/SR High School, which he attends through this season to season five. During high-school, the trio navigate adolescence and he explores his relationship with Topanga. Ultimately, the pair become engaged at graduation.

He attends his first two years of college at Penbrooke University. He marries Topanga in their sophomore year and later, he moves to New York when his wife accepts an internship at a law firm.

After graduating from college, Matthews becomes a history teacher at John Quincy Adams High School located in New York where he is still married to Topanga, and together they have two kids - August "Auggie" and Riley.

Other appearances

Aside from his leading roles on Boy Meets World and Girl Meets World, Savage reprised the role of Cory Matthews for a commercial for Panera Bread in 2021, alongside Danielle Fishel.[4][5]

Reception

Throughout the years, many fans have shown their love and fondness of both the character of Matthews and the relationship he has with Topanga Lawrence as well as his life-long best friend Shawn Hunter.[6][7] However, some journalists feel as though Matthews is one of the weaker characters in the series, critiquing his infidelity and stubbornness, among other traits.[8][9][10]

See also

References

  1. ^ Singh, Olivia (May 5, 2020). "THEN AND NOW: The cast of 'Boy Meets World' 20 years later". Business Insider. Retrieved February 22, 2021.
  2. ^ "'Boy Meets World': Where are they now?". CNN. November 5, 2012. Retrieved February 22, 2021.
  3. ^ "25 Surprising Facts About Boy Meets World". Mental Floss. 2018-09-24. Retrieved February 22, 2021.
  4. ^ "Cory and Topanga! Boy Meets World's Ben Savage, Danielle Fishel Reunite for Ad". Us Weekly. 2021-02-09. Retrieved 2021-02-22.
  5. ^ "Cory and Topanga! Boy Meets World's Ben Savage and Danielle Fishel Reunite in Rom-Com for Panera". PEOPLE.com. Retrieved 2021-02-22.
  6. ^ Greenhouse, Emily (10 April 2014). "Boy Meets Nostalgia". The New Yorker. Retrieved 2021-02-22.
  7. ^ Meyers, Laura Marie (2015-05-05). "Let's Relive Cory and Topanga's Crazy-Cute Romance". POPSUGAR Entertainment. Retrieved 2021-02-22.
  8. ^ "15 Reasons Why Cory Matthews Was The Worst In 'Boy Meets World'". TheThings. 2017-05-04. Retrieved 2021-02-22.
  9. ^ Peña, Chris (21 January 2018). "Cory Matthews Is A Trash Person, And Here's 10 Reasons Why". BuzzFeed. Retrieved 2021-02-22.
  10. ^ Kavis, Deb (2018-01-27). "Cory and Topanga's Delirious Love: A Boy Meets World Retrospective". With An Accent. Retrieved 2021-02-22.