Meet The Two Coreys

COREY FELDMAN

Corey Scott Feldman is the second of five children born to Sheila and Bob Feldman. Not the only actor in the family, his older sister, Mindy, was a member of “The New Mickey Mouse Club” (1977).

Feldman began his career at the tender age of three, starring in a Clio Award-winning McDonald’s commercial. He worked steadily in guest-starring roles on television series such as, “Mork & Mindy”, “Alice” and “Eight is Enough” before landing a regular part on the television sitcom, "The Bad News Bears" (1979), based from the hit motion picture. Also, in 1979, Feldman made his big screen debut in "Time After Time."

Over the next few years, Feldman continued making guest appearances in many television shows and a few made for TV movies. In 1981, Feldman supplied the voice of Young Copper, in Disney's "The Fox & The Hound."

“Friday the 13th Part IV: The Final Chapter” started Feldman’s career in the horror genre with the role of the main character, Tommy Jarvis, as a child. He reprised that role in “Friday the 13th Part V: A New Beginning”. Feldman then began a series of appearances in blockbuster films such as “Gremlins” (1984), “The Goonies” (1985) and “Stand By Me” (1986). In 1987, Feldman won the Jackie Coogan Award for Stand by Me (1986).

Then, in 1987, Feldman appeared in the legendary cult classic 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 Haim. In 1988, Feldman won the Young Artist Award for Best Young Actor in a Horror Motion Picture for The Lost Boys (1987). The Corey’s quickly became known as a collaborating duo for a total of seven films together throughout their careers, including “License to Drive” (1988), “Dream A Little Dream” (1989) and “Blown Away” (1992), to the extent that America fell into what is now known as Coreymania.

In 1989, Feldman appeared in “The ‘Burbs” along with Tom Hanks and Carrie Fisher and also provided the voice of Donatello for “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” which happened to be the biggest box office for an independent feature in history and also concluded Feldman’s string of a staggering 13 #1 box office films in a row.

Corey then took time off to work on his personal life and then returned to the film world with appearances in three more #1 films, “National Lampoon’s (Loaded Weapon)”, “Maverick” and “Ninja Turtles #3.”

“I’m very opposed to child stardom,” he says today. “I think it’s a big mistake that young people are made superstars and then not given the opportunity to live a normal life when they finally figure out what that is.” While Feldman admits that success at an early age led to some poor off-screen decisions, he is unapologetic: “I’ve made some mistakes, both professionally and personally, but I don’t regret any of them because mistakes are opportunities for growth, and I’ve become a better person through it all.”

Now a husband, father, businessman and political environmentalist, not to mention a vegetarian, Feldman started focusing on his career as an adult. Nurturing a growing music career with four albums and five sound tracks under his belt. Corey has toured North America twice with his band The Truth Movement. He was a series regular on the CBS show “Dweebs” (1995) and then followed it with a starring role in the Richard Donner, Robert Zemeckis, Joel Silver produced “Tales From The Crypt Presents Bordello of Blood” for Universal. In 1996, Feldman directed “Busted” which featured a cameo by Haim.

In 2002, Corey Feldman appeared on the reality show, “The Surreal Life”. During the final episode, he married Susie Sprague Feldman. He says his marriage to Susie has been like “living a fairy tale.” Their son, Zen Scott Feldman, was born August 7th, 2004. “I couldn’t be happier being married. I feel like my life has come full circle and now I’m ready to take off again. I can feel the boosters firing up; it’s all brewing and I’m excited and I’m ready for it.” Later that year he appeared in the #1 comedy “Dickie Roberts” in which he wrote and performed a song for the sound track on Hollywood Records, he then worked with Wes Craven on “Cursed.”

In 2004, Feldman was honored with a Former Child Star Lifetime Achievement Award. He was also ranked #8 on VH1’s “Greatest Kid Stars” (2005). In 2005 his animated career took back off when he was cast as SPRX-27 on the Disney Cartoon show “Super Robot Monkey Team Hyper Force Go!” That show’s tremendous success launched a series of talking dolls featuring Corey’s voice and the show itself is still running five days a week. 2006 found Corey receiving the best actor award at the Luxemburg Film Festival for his performance in “The Birthday” a film that Corey believes to be his finest work to date.

Corey has recently completed two feature films “Cluster” (2006) and “The Terror Inside” (2007) and is about to start work on a third.

Off-screen, Feldman is a spokesperson for PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) the world’s largest animal rights organization, Farm Sanctuary (a farm animal rescue), The Humane Society, Last Chance for Animals, Global Green, MoveOn, Green Peace, and the Amie Karen Cancer Fund.

COREY HAIM

As a child, Haim enjoyed collecting comic books, playing ice hockey and playing music on his keyboard. 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, Haim’s parents divorced when he was 11 years old.

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

Throughout 1985 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. 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 Haim. Roger Ebert raved about 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”, 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 (1988)”.

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

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

Haim was ranked #26 on VH1’s “Greatest Kid Stars” (2005) and ranked #8 on VH1’s “100 Greatest Teen Stars” (2006)

SUSIE FELDMAN

Susie Feldman was born in San Bernardino, CA to Sue Egberts and Scott Sprague. Her parents split when she was 2 years old. Susie lived primarily with her father from the time she was 2 years old until she was 9 years. While living with her father, they traveled extensively, living in Northern and Southern California, Hawaii and Spain.

Her father, Scott, died when Susie was 9 years old. Susie then went to live with her mother; Sue Egberts, an iron welder. Finally settled in one location, Susie attended junior high and high school in Corona, CA, graduating Santiago High School in 2000.

Susie first met Feldman while celebrating her 19th birthday with a bunch of girlfriends at Las Palmas in Hollywood. Encouraged by her girlfriends, she made the first move.

On Valentine’s Day 2002, Feldman rented a cabin in Big Bear, decorating it with balloons and flowers, and presented Susie with a large gift. Like the Russian nesting dolls, the large gift box contained numerous smaller boxes one inside another. Upon finally opening the smallest box, she discovered an engagement ring.

During their engagement, Corey was filming the popular reality show, “The Surreal Life” (VH1). Although they originally planned on getting married in May 2003, the producers approached them about pushing their wedding date up so they could get married on the show finale. Corey and Susie agreed and the wedding date was moved up to October 30, 2002, leaving all the details up to the producers and a team of wedding planners. The wedding was put together in 7 days with a 100K price tag. For her wedding dress, Susie was loaned a gown by Warner Brothers for the day. The gown was so heavily encrusted with pearls that it weighed almost 65 lbs.

The wedding was held on the final day of filming “The Surreal Life” and was officiated by a rabbi as well as fellow cast mate, M.C. Hammer. Hammer, along with another member of the show, Vince Neil (Motley Crue), performed at the reception. After saying goodbye to their 100 guests and cast mates, Corey and Susie took off for their weeklong honeymoon on Bora Bora where they stayed in an over-the-water bungalow at Pearl Beach Resort.

Under the influence of Feldman, she became a vegetarian and actively involved with environmental and animal rights organizations, including PETA, Farm Sanctuary and Last Chance for Animals.

“Before I met Corey I was on a path without a positive direction. Now we are a team that picks up where the other left off; we complete each other. In an uncertain world I know I can always rely on our solid partnership. Who knows where I would be without him.” - Susie Feldman

DR. NICKI

Dr. Nicki J Monti is a psychotherapist working with individuals, couples and groups. She specializes in RELATIONSHIP -- to self, to other, to Life!!

Her ground-breaking book: Stuck In The Story No More teaches how to understand, appreciate and re-orient yourself to the defenses currently running you, and is available from her Web site at www.stucknomore.com.

Dr. Nicki is known for both her no-nonsense approach as well as for her extraordinary compassion and humor. She offers the kind of clear, authoritative voice that invites true change. More than just "talk therapy" Dr. Nicki gets in there and rolls up her sleeves, asking clients/students to do the same.

She is thrilled to add to her list of accomplishments her joining of the A&E Reality show: The Two Coreys, seen nationally weekly.

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