Corey Haim
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Corey Ian Haim was a Canadian actor who rose to fame in the 1980s as a teen heartthrob. He starred in Silver Bullet (1985), Murphy's Romance (1985), Lucas (1986), License to Drive (1988) and Dream a Little Dream (1989). His role in The Lost Boys (1987) made him a household name.
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- Type
- Person
- Gender
- Male
- Country
- Canada
- Active from
- 1971
- Active to
- 2010
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Key facts
- Born
- Corey Ian Haim , ( 1971-12-23 ) December 23, 1971, Toronto, Ontario , Canada
- Died
- March 10, 2010 (2010-03-10) (aged 38), Burbank, California , U.S.
- Resting place
- Pardes Shalom Cemetery , Vaughan , Ontario, Canada
- Occupation
- Actor
- Years active
- 1981–2010
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Encyclopedic overview
Corey Ian Haim (December 23, 1971 – March 10, 2010) was a Canadian actor who rose to fame in the 1980s as a teen heartthrob. He starred in Silver Bullet (1985), Murphy's Romance (1985), Lucas (1986), License to Drive (1988) and Dream a Little Dream (1989). His role in The Lost Boys (1987) made him a household name.
Known as The Two Coreys, Haim and Corey Feldman became 1980s icons and appeared together in seven films, later starring in the A&E American reality show The Two Coreys. Haim's early success led to money and fame. He had difficulty breaking away from the trauma of his experience as a child actor and struggled with substance abuse. He faced numerous challenges in his adult life, including financial difficulties and ongoing battles with addiction. He died of pneumonia on March 10, 2010.
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