IN CHARACTER
A face you won’t forget
George Corwin
Played by Joel McHale
George Corwin, the Essex County sheriff who carried out arrests, executions and the pressing of Giles Corey during the 1692 Salem witch trials. This page identifies portrayals of that real person.
1sketch in the archive
1performer in the role
In character. On screen.
Their moment in the spotlight.
Behind the character
The people in the part.
A little character study
More to the story.
Seen in the same sketches
They’re in good company.
One great character.
A whole cast to discover.