corey feldman as a kid

Corey Feldman, born July 16, 1971, started his career as a child actor at the age of three with a McDonald's commercial. As a child and youth in the 1980s, he became well known for roles in iconic films such as "Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter" (1984), "Gremlins" (1984), "The Goonies" (1985), and "Stand by Me" (1986). He appeared in over 100 television commercials and about 50 television series. He was considered a teen idol of the 1980s and starred alongside Corey Haim in several films including "The Lost Boys" (1987), which launched their fame as "The Two Coreys." Feldman began with guest roles on TV shows like "Mork & Mindy" and "Eight Is Enough" before his film breakthrough. As a kid, Feldman also experienced difficulties, claiming exploitation by his parents and abuse by his mother, which she denied. He has spoken openly about abuse he faced in the entertainment industry during his childhood. Feldman's early career included many successful and memorable performances that made him one of the most popular teen stars of his time.