Claim: Cory Monteith played the role of Finn Hudson on Glee.
Evidence: Cory Allan Michael Monteith -LRB- -LSB- mɒnˈtiːθ -RSB- May 11 , 1982 July 13 , 2013 -RRB- was a Canadian actor and musician , known for his role as Finn Hudson on the Fox television series Glee.