Jack Corbett
American media producer and voice actor
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Jack Corbett (born 1996)[1][2] is an American media producer and voice actor.[3][4] He makes short-form economics videos for the NPR podcast Planet Money and voiced the lead character, Billy 5000, in Julian Glander's animated feature Boys Go to Jupiter (2025).[5][6]
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| Occupations | Media producer; voice actor |
| Years active | 2019–present |
| Employer | NPR |
| Known for | Short-form economics videos for NPR's Planet Money; lead voice role in Boys Go to Jupiter |
Early life and education
Corbett grew up in Granville, Ohio. He studied experimental film and film theory at Ohio State University.[3][7]
Career
Corbett joined NPR in 2019 as an intern on the Tiny Desk concert series. He later began producing short-form videos for Planet Money that explain economic theories, concepts, and news in a lo-fi, comedic style.[5][8] He was named "visual host" of Planet Money's TikTok account in March 2024.[9][10]
In 2025, Corbett voiced Billy 5000, the main character in Julian Glander's feature Boys Go to Jupiter.[4][11][12] NPR's All Things Considered aired an interview with Corbett about the part.[6]
Recognition and reception
Corbett's Planet Money videos and on-screen persona have been profiled in national outlets including Teen Vogue, Interview, and Money.[5][8][13] His videos have been described as a "Kafkaesque mix of Bill Nye and Tim Burton".[13]
Coverage of Boys Go to Jupiter noted his lead performance, with an interview by Glander in The Verge linking the film's conception to his Planet Money videos.[4][12]
Personal life
Corbett lives in the Silver Lake neighborhood of Los Angeles.[3]