Corey Haim Biography: Death, Age, Children, Wife, Siblings, Parents, Net Worth, Awards, Movies, Controversy

Corey Haim was a Canadian actor who rose to fame in the 1980s. He is known primarily for his roles in teen films such as The Lost Boys and Lucas.

With his boyish charm and relatable on-screen presence, Haim became a beloved figure among young audiences and quickly established himself as a teen idol of the decade.

His collaborations with fellow actor Corey Feldman, including films like License to Drive and Dream a Little Dream, made the duo known as “The Two Coreys,” further cementing their place in pop culture.

Profile

•   Full name: Corey Ian Haim  
•   Date of birth: December 23, 1971  
•   Age: Deceased (would have been 53)  
•   Gender: Male  
•   Place of birth: Toronto, Ontario, Canada  
•   Nationality: Canadian  
•   Profession: Actor  
•   Height: 5’7″ (170 cm)  
•   Parents: Judy Haim (mother), Bernie Haim (father)  
•   Siblings: Carol Haim (sister), Daniel Lee (half-brother)  
•   Spouse: N/A  
•   Children: N/A  
•   Relationship status: Single at the time of his death  
•   Religion: Jewish  
•   Ethnicity: Jewish  
•   Net worth: $500,000

Early Life and Education

Corey Haim was born on December 23, 1971, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and would have been 53 years old in 2024. He was raised in a Jewish family. His mother, Judy, worked as a data processor, while his father, Bernie, was a clothing sales representative.

Haim grew up in the Willowdale neighbourhood of Toronto with his sister Carol. His parents divorced when he was 11, and he moved to Los Angeles with his mother to pursue an acting career.

Haim attended various schools during his early years but did not have a formal graduation due to his acting commitments and personal struggles.

Personal Life

Tumultuous relationships and battles with substance abuse marked Haim’s personal life. Though he was romantically linked to several celebrities during his career, including Alyssa Milano and Nicole Eggert, he never married and did not have children.

His struggles with addiction began at a young age, influenced by the pressures of stardom. Despite multiple stints in rehabilitation, Haim was unable to overcome his addiction fully.

His close friendship with Corey Feldman was one of the defining relationships of his life, both professionally and personally. The two shared screen time and personal struggles, with Feldman often referring to Haim as a “brother.”

Career

Haim’s acting career began at age 10 when he appeared on the Canadian television series The Edison Twins (1982-1986). His breakout film role came in Silver Bullet (1985), a Stephen King adaptation, but his performance in Lucas (1986) launched him into stardom.

Haim followed up with The Lost Boys (1987), playing Sam Emerson, which became a cult classic and solidified his status as a teen idol. He continued to star in a series of films alongside Corey Feldman, including License to Drive (1988) and Dream a Little Dream (1989), which made the duo a popular fixture in 1980s youth culture.

Despite his early promise, Haim’s career began to decline in the 1990s due to his struggles with addiction. He attempted a comeback in the 2000s with reality television appearances and direct-to-video films but never regained his earlier success.

Awards

•   Young Artist Award for Best Young Actor in a Motion Picture Comedy or Fantasy (License to Drive, 1988)  
•   Nominated for the Young Artist Award for Best Leading Young Actor in a Feature Film (Lucas, 1986)  

Net Worth

At the time of his death in 2010, Corey Haim’s net worth was estimated at $500,000.

This stark contrast to his early success was mainly due to years of substance abuse, financial mismanagement, and a lack of steady work in the later stages of his career.

Despite earning considerable money during his peak, Haim faced significant financial difficulties in his later years.

Death

Corey Haim passed away on March 10, 2010, at 38. He was found unconscious in his mother’s apartment in Los Angeles and was later pronounced dead at the hospital.

The initial assumption was that his death was related to his history of substance abuse. Still, the official cause was determined to be pneumonia, exacerbated by an enlarged heart and arteriosclerosis. Though prescription medications were found in his system, they were not deemed to be the direct cause of death.

Controversy

Throughout his life, Corey Haim faced several controversies, most notably related to his battles with addiction. His substance abuse issues began during the filming of Lucas when he reportedly started drinking and experimenting with drugs.

By the time he starred in The Lost Boys, Haim was already struggling with drug dependency, which worsened over the years. He entered rehab multiple times, but relapses followed each attempt at recovery. His addiction affected his career, leading to financial problems and unreliable behaviour on film sets.

In addition to his addiction, Haim was also embroiled in allegations of sexual abuse in Hollywood. His close friend Corey Feldman alleged that both he and Haim were victims of molestation by older men in the entertainment industry.

While Haim never publicly named his abusers, Feldman has continued to speak out about the abuse they endured, bringing to light the darker side of Hollywood.

One particularly controversial allegation involved actor Charlie Sheen, who was accused of abusing Haim on the set of Lucas, a claim Sheen has denied. Despite these allegations, no legal action was taken, leaving many of the details surrounding Haim’s abuse unresolved.

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Filmography

•   Silver Bullet (1985)  
•   Lucas (1986)
•   The Lost Boys (1987)
•   License to Drive (1988)  
•   Dream a Little Dream (1989)  
•   Watchers (1988)  
•   Prayer of the Rollerboys (1990)  
•   Blown Away (1992)  
•   Crank: High Voltage (2009)