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Corey Haim on "The Two Coreys"
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Corey Haim stars as himself on A&E's reality docu-drama, "The Two Coreys."

As a child, Corey Haim enjoyed collecting comic books, playing ice hockey and playing music on his keyboard. Corey Haim developed an interest in acting while tagging along on an audition with his sister Cari. Father, Bernie, is French-Canadian and mother, Judy, was born in Israel. After 18 years of marriage, Corey Haim's parents divorced when he was 11 years old.

Corey Haim's first professional break was playing the part of Larry in the Canadian family television series, "The Edison Twins" (1982-1986). In 1984, Corey Haim made his film debut in "Firstborn," which also featured Terri Garr, Sarah Jessica Parker and Robert Downey Jr.

Throughout 1985 Corey Haim continued to develop his professional resume with roles in "Secret Admirer," "Murphy's Romance," starring Sally Field and James Garner, as well as in the feature film version of Stephen King's novella, "Silver Bullet" in which he played a paralytic boy. Corey Haim won a Young Artist Award as an Exception Young Actor Starring in a Television Special or Movie of the Week for his portrayal of a child struggling with muscular dystrophy in the television movie, "A Time To Live."

1986 proved to be a breakthrough year for Corey Haim. Roger Ebert raved about Corey Haim's portrayal of the title role in "Lucas" saying, "he creates one of the most three-dimensional, complicated, interesting characters of any age in any recent movie" (Chicago Sun-Times, March 28, 1986).

On the heels of the success of "Lucas," Corey Haim appeared in the popular film "The Lost Boys," alongside Jason Patric and Keifer Sutherland. "The Lost Boys" also marked the first on-screen pairing with the other Corey, Corey Feldman. The Coreys, as Haim and Feldman quickly became known, collaborated together for a total of seven films throughout their careers, including "License to Drive" (1988), "Dream A Little Dream" (1989) and "National Lampoon's Last Resort" (1994). In fact, Corey Haim and Corey Feldman tied for the 1989 Young Artist Award Best Young Actor in a Motion Picture Comedy or Fantasy for "License to Drive."

In 1989, amid public speculation of serious drug problems, Corey Haim released the self-promotional documentary video, "Corey Haim: Me, Myself and I". The video demonstrates Corey Haim discussing his career, lifestyle and participating in wholesome family activities.

Throughout the 1990s, Corey Haim has maintained a much lower profiles, working primarily on direct-to-video releases.

Corey Haim was ranked #26 on VH1's "Greatest Kid Stars" (2005) and ranked #8 on VH1's "100 Greatest Teen Stars" (2006).






COREY HAIM: FACTS

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Age: 38 years old
Birthday: December 23, 1971
Hometown: Toronto, Ontario, Canada


 
 
 
COREY HAIM: TWITTER

March 22, 2010
I didn't know Corey haim passed away I am shocked to hear this
less than an hour ago
But this year has really, really sucked if you're a *Haitian*, Republican, Colts fan that used to be in love with Corey Haim.
1 hour ago
says RIP Corey Haim you will be missed!
1 hour ago
The old pics of Corey Haim look eerily similiar to Nick Jonas...
2 hours ago
RT @JaneHaze: This year has really sucked if you're a Republican Colts fan that used to be a member of the Corey Haim fan club.
2 hours ago
Corey haim died!?
2 hours ago
watching Pretty Wild on E! when did Ryan Cabrerra gain 50lbs and start looking like a bloated Corey Haim?
2 hours ago
@ThatKevinSmith were you bummed about Corey Haim? did you ever meet him if so what was he like?
2 hours ago
@DavidHFordIV if only those people were willing to work OT and get that paper...RIP Corey Haim.
2 hours ago
This year has really sucked if you're a Republican Colts fan that used to be a member of the Corey Haim fan club. #hrc #sb44 #thetwocoreys
2 hours ago
Just sitting back and enjoying life, RIP Corey Haim, We'll miss you
2 hours ago
@nina_mercedez I never seen that one but for vampire movies The Lost Boys {RIP Corey Haim} 30 days of night are awesome!!!!
3 hours ago
Gonna go old school 2night & watch Corey Haim do his thing in "Lucas"... #CinematicAdventureTime
3 hours ago
ahhhhhhhhh i hate homework some help people what movies was corey haim in !!!!!!!!!!
3 hours ago
I read in an article that Greg Beeman directed "License to Drive," the Corey Haim movie. I never knew that!
4 hours ago
I want to see Corey Haim nude!
4 hours ago
 
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