Corey Feldman rose to prominence as a teen idol during the 1980s, being dubbed “one of the most popular teen pin-ups in the world” at the time.
He played Teddy Duchamp in a number of successful films, including “Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter” (1984), “Gremlins” (1984), “The Goonies” (1985), and “Stand by Me” (1986), in which he co-starred with River Phoenix, Wil Wheaton, and Jerry O’Connell.
In 1987, he co-starred with Corey Haim in “The Lost Boys,” playing Edgar Frog. Feldman later repeated the role in two direct-to-video sequels, “Lost Boys: The Tribe” (2008) and “Lost Boys: The Thirst” (2010).
Feldman tried to restore his life and career after a widely publicized battle with narcotics that began shortly after completing filming for “The ‘Burbs” in 1989.
He participated in youth-oriented projects, acted in several lesser-known films, and produced an album named “Love Left.”
He returned to the big screen in “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III,” resuming his role as Donatello’s voice, and played opposite Dennis Miller and Angie Everhart in “Tales From The Crypt Presents: Bordello of Blood,” directed by Richard Donner, Robert Zemeckis, and Joel Silver.
When was Corey Feldman born?
The son of record producer Bob Feldman and cocktail waitress Sheila Goldstein Feldman, Corey Scott Feldman was born in Reseda, California, on July 16, 1971. He was raised in a Jewish family. Feldman has claimed that his mother was violent and that his parents took advantage of his talent to earn money as a young performer.
What has Corey Feldman done?
In the 1980s, Feldman rose to fame as a kid actor. He made several notable movies, such as “The Goonies” (1985), “Stand by Me” (1986), and “The Lost Boys” (1987), in which he had roles. Throughout his career, he kept appearing in both film and television.
Feldman also pursued a career in music. He started a group called Corey Feldman & The Truth in the late 1980s, and the group’s debut album, “Love Left,” was released in 1994. Over the years, he has released a number of more albums and singles.
In the entertainment world, Corey Feldman has spoken out about his own personal experiences with child abuse. He has made statements regarding the pervasiveness of child abuse and exploitation in Hollywood in an effort to spread awareness and advance changes in the sector that will better safeguard aspiring performers.