At just three years of age, Corey Feldman took his first steps in front of a television camera. Little did the fresh-faced toddler know that this McDonalds commercial would be the beginning of a relationship with fame that would come to define his entire adult life. This year he celebrated his 39th birthday and while he may not have changed much in terms of looks, his time spent in the spotlight has sent him on a rollercoaster ride of dizzying heights and turbulent times. During the 1980’s Feldman’s career sky rocketed – after brief appearances on TV’s top shows such as Mork and Mindy and Cheers, he went on to star in a string of hit movies including Gremlins (1983), The Goonies (1985) and Stand By Me (1986). Working with some of the biggest names in Hollywood – Steven Spielberg, Richard Donner and the late River Phoenix just to name a few, he quickly became the face of 80’s movie culture and helped define a generation on screen. However it wasn’t until his pairing with fellow teen star Corey Haim in 1987’s Vamp flick The Lost Boys that he became an all-American teen superstar. Quickly labelled The Two Coreys, the duo starred in a string of hits including Licence to drive (1988) and Dream a Little Dream (1989) before the pressures of success began to take their toll. What followed was a period of excess and indulgence, forcing the brightest stars of the eighties to hold on tight and ride out the chaotic experiences that came hand in hand with sudden success. That was over a decade ago and since then many things have changed to say the least, one thing however has remained consistent – the lasting appeal he has held in the hearts and minds of all those who grew up idolising the escapism movies of the 80’s.
