Corey Haim

• Birthplace: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
• Birthday: December 23, 1971

After a meteoric rise to the top after only a few film and television roles, actor Corey Haim’s once-promising career crashed and burned amidst a long struggle with drugs, leaving behind another tragic tale in an unfortunately long history of troubled celebrities succumbing to their demons. Though he had his start on Canadian television, Haim made his breakthrough with an effective performance in the refreshing teen comedy, “Lucas” (1986). The next year, Haim reached the height of his career with a starring role in the Gen-X hit, “The L…more