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Corey FeldmanAmerican actor
Date of Birth: 16.07.1971
Country:  USA |
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Biography of Corey Feldman
Corey Scott Feldman was born on July 16, 1971, in the small town of Chatsworth, California, USA. He grew up in a creative and musically inclined family, with his father Bobby Feldman being a musician who produced new rock bands. One of Corey's sisters, Mindy, even became a member of the popular "Mickey Mouse Club" TV show at the age of six. However, his mother Sheila had no connection to show business and worked as a waitress in a roadside diner.
Early Career
Corey Feldman began his professional acting career at a very young age. At just three years old, he appeared in a McDonald's commercial and went on to participate in over a hundred more advertising campaigns. He also made occasional appearances in TV series such as "Mork & Mindy," "Eight Is Enough," "Alice," and "One Day at a Time." In 1979, Feldman received his first major role in the Walt Disney adventure film "Time After Time." During the same period, he also appeared in several television films.
Rise to Fame
The early 1980s marked a period of active film shooting and creative successes for Corey Feldman. He became well-known to audiences in the post-Soviet space through films such as "Gremlins," "The Goonies," and "Friday the 13th." However, his true fame came with the role of Edgar Frog in Joel Schumacher's horror film "The Lost Boys" in 1987. Riding on the wave of success, Feldman continued to star in films like "Stand by Me," "Dream a Little Dream," and "The 'Burbs."
Struggles and Comeback
In the early 1990s, Corey Feldman faced problems with drug addiction and was even arrested by the police. After his return to the film industry, he voiced characters in the popular animated series "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" and went on to provide voices for "Tales from the Crypt" and "The Crow: Stairway to Heaven." Despite his personal struggles, Feldman continued to actively pursue his acting career.
Personal Life
In 1989 and 1990, Corey Feldman dated actress Drew Barrymore. After their breakup, he married television star Vanessa Marcil. However, their marriage ended in divorce in 1993. He has been married to Susie Sprague since 2002.
In March 2009, Feldman announced that Warner Bros. had offered him a role in the third installment of "The Lost Boys" series. Despite ups and downs in his personal life and career, Corey Feldman remains an active and dedicated actor in the entertainment industry.
