Corey Haim
Biography
Corey Ian Haim was a Canadian actor born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada on December 23, 1971, and died on March 10, 2010 at the age of 38. He was known for a 1980s Hollywood career as a teen idol and started as a child actor in television commercials and the children's television show The Edison Twins. Haim starred in films including Lucas, Silver Bullet, Murphy's Romance, License to Drive, and Dream a Little Dream. His best-known role was alongside Corey Feldman in The Lost Boys, which made Haim a household name. Known as The Two Coreys, the duo became 1980s icons, starred in seven further movies together, and later starred in the A&E reality show The Two Coreys.
Career overview
Corey Ian Haim was a Canadian actor born in Toronto, Ontario, on December 23, 1971, and he passed away on March 10, 2010. He began his career as a child actor in television commercials and regularly appeared in the children's television show The Edison Twins. Haim became known for a 1980s Hollywood career as a teen idol, and for three years in the late 1980s, he was recognized as the most famous teenager in the world.
During his career, Haim starred in a number of films, including Lucas, Silver Bullet, Murphy's Romance, License to Drive, and Dream a Little Dream. His best-known role was alongside Corey Feldman in The Lost Boys, a film that made Haim a household name. As part of a duo known as The Two Coreys, Haim and Feldman became 1980s icons. Following The Lost Boys, the duo went on to star in seven further movies together and later starred in the A&E reality show The Two Coreys. Haim's early success brought him money and fame, alongside struggles with drug use that began by the time he was fifteen years old.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
58 titles- Universal Groove (2024) as Jim
- My Truth: The Rape of 2 Coreys (2020) as Self (archive footage)
- An Open Secret (2014) as Self (archive footage)
- Decisions (2011) as Det. Lou Andreas
- American Sunset (2010) as Tom MacLean
- New Terminal Hotel (2010) as Jasper Crash
- Crank: High Voltage (2009) as Randy
- Shark City (2009) as Chip Davis
- Trade In (2009) as Corey Haim
- Lost Boys: The Tribe (2008) as Sam Emerson
- Bloodsucking Cinema (2007) as Self
- The Two Coreys (2007) as Self
- 100 Greatest Kid Stars (2005)
- Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star (2003) as Self
- The Backlot Murders (2002) as Tony
- Without Malice (2000) as Marty
- Big Wolf on Campus (1999) as Corey Haim
- Wishmaster 2: Evil Never Dies (1999) as Museum Burglar (uncredited)
- Batman & Robin (1997) as Biker Gang Member (uncredited)
- Demolition University (1997) as Lenny Slater
- Demolition University (1997) Executive Producer
- Fever Lake (1997) as Albert
- Busted (1997) as Clifford
- Snowboard Academy (1997) as Chris Barry
- Psi Factor: Chronicles of the Paranormal (1996)
- E! True Hollywood Story (1996)
- Never Too Late (1996) as Max
- Demolition High (1996) as Lenny Slater
- Demolition High (1996) Executive Producer
- Shooter on the Side (1996)
- Dream a Little Dream 2 (1995) as Dinger Holfield
- Life 101 (1995) as Ramsy
- Life 101 (1995) Producer
- Fast Getaway II (1994) as Nelson Potter
- National Lampoon's Last Resort (1994) as Dave
- Blown Away (1993) as Rich
- Just One of the Girls (1993) as Chris Calder
- The Double 0 Kid (1992) as Lance Elliot
- Oh, What a Night (1992) as Eric
- Prayer of the Rollerboys (1991) as Griffin
- Fast Getaway (1991) as Nelson Potter
- Fast Getaway (1991) Associate Producer
- Dream Machine (1991) as Barry Davis
- Dream a Little Dream (1989) as Dinger
- Corey Haim: Me, Myself and I (1989) as Corey Haim
- License to Drive (1988) as Les Anderson
- Watchers (1988) as Travis Cornell
- Going Live! (1987) as Self
- The Lost Boys (1987) as Sam Emerson
- Roomies (1987) as Matthew Wiggins
- Lucas (1986) as Lucas
- Silver Bullet (1985) as Marty Coslaw
- Secret Admirer (1985) as Jeff
- Murphy's Romance (1985) as Jake Moriarty
- A Time to Live (1985) as Peter Weisman
- The Edison Twins (1984) as Larry
- Firstborn (1984) as Brian Livingston
- Entertainment Tonight (1981)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Corey Haim best known for?
Corey Haim is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Crank: High Voltage (2009), Lost Boys: The Tribe (2008), The Deputy (1959), Big Wolf on Campus (1999).
When and where was Corey Haim born?
Corey Haim was born on December 23, 1971 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They passed away on March 10, 2010.
How many credits does Corey Haim have?
Corey Haim has accumulated over 58 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1981 to 2024.
What is Corey Haim's background in cinema and television?
Corey Ian Haim was a Canadian actor born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada on December 23, 1971, and died on March 10, 2010 at the age of 38. He was known for a 1980s Hollywood career as a teen idol and started as a child actor in television commercials and the children's television show The Edison Twins. Haim starred in fil...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Big Wolf on Campus (1999) as Corey Haim — aged about 27
- The Lost Boys (1987) as Sam Emerson — aged about 15
- Psi Factor: Chronicles of the Paranormal (1996) — aged about 24
- Lucas (1986) as Lucas — aged about 14
- Secret Admirer (1985) as Jeff — aged about 13
- License to Drive (1988) as Les Anderson — aged about 16
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