Corey Feldman Net Worth

What is Corey Feldman's Net Worth and Salary?

Corey Feldman is an American actor and singer who has a net worth of $50,000. Corey has revealed in interviews that by the age of 15 in 1986, he had already accumulated a net worth of $1 million. That's the same as around $3 million in today's dollars. Around this same time, he was seeking emancipation from his parents. Unfortunately, by the time emancipation was granted, Corey claims that only $40,000 remained of his former fortune. And as we detail in the next section below, details about Corey's finances were revealed as part of his bitter divorce battle in 2024.

Corey Feldman began his career at the age of three, appearing in commercials and television shows. Feldman gained widespread recognition for his roles in popular films such as "The Goonies," "Stand By Me," and "The Lost Boys." He often collaborated with fellow child actor Corey Haim, and the duo became known as "The Two Coreys." As Feldman transitioned into adulthood, he continued to act in various movies and television series, though his career was often overshadowed by his personal struggles with drug addiction and the aftermath of alleged childhood sexual abuse within the entertainment industry. In recent years, Feldman has been an outspoken advocate for child actors' rights and has spoken publicly about his experiences with sexual abuse in Hollywood. He has also focused on his music career, releasing several albums and performing live with his band, Corey Feldman & The Angels.

Finances

Corey and Courtney Feldman were married from 2016 until their separation in 2023. Corey filed for legal separation in September 2023, citing irreconcilable differences, and the divorce process stretched on into 2024. As their court battle unfolded, a series of financial disclosures painted a vivid picture of Corey's circumstances after decades in the entertainment industry.

In court filings throughout 2024, Corey portrayed himself as financially strained. He reported having roughly $34,000 in the bank, no real estate holdings, and limited investments. He acknowledged owing approximately $200,000 to the IRS, along with additional credit card debt. His declared monthly expenses totaled around $16,800, including $5,000 for healthcare, $2,000 each for groceries and dining out, $1,500 for auto expenses, $1,000 for laundry, $835 for entertainment, and $500 for clothing. He also disclosed regular payments toward his IRS and Capital One balances.

Corey stated that his primary income source in recent years had been fan convention appearances, typically earning about $35,000 per event. In a given year, he attends several conventions, supplemented by Cameo videos, merchandise sales, and occasional music tours. In 2020, he reportedly received a $700,000 payday tied to a documentary project. However, he argued that such spikes were exceptions rather than norms and that after managers, agents, attorneys, and taxes, the actual net proceeds were far lower. He told the court his total income for 2023 was $78,946 and claimed that between 2016 and 2024, he earned a cumulative $179,852. Despite his long résumé of 1980s hits, he maintained that residuals no longer contribute meaningfully to his finances, stating:

"I do not receive any residuals which add anything significant to my income or savings."

Courtney disputed his portrayal. Her legal team argued that his earning capacity was far greater, pointing to $35,000 convention checks, merchandise revenue, touring income, and other opportunities that could push his gross monthly inflows significantly higher during active periods. She also referenced text messages in which Corey described fronting $120,000 in tour expenses, suggesting larger cash movement than his filings implied. Corey countered that those upfront costs often left him temporarily "wiped out," and that steady monthly income was far closer to a few thousand dollars than six figures.

Courtney, who cited chronic health issues including chronic fatigue and recurring hives, told the court she had lost her barista job, lacked stable housing, and had accumulated medical debt. Corey had been voluntarily sending her $2,000 per month, but she sought to increase that amount to $5,000, claiming she could not meet basic living expenses without assistance.

The financial dispute concluded in February 2026, when a Los Angeles judge approved the couple's divorce settlement. Under the agreement, Corey must pay Courtney a $100,000 lump sum in spousal support. The structure requires $10,000 within five days of execution, followed by $10,000 installments every two months until the full amount is paid. Corey also remains responsible for IRS debt stemming from 2021, which court documents indicate he has been paying down.

As part of the division of assets, Corey retained a 2016 BMW, a 2021 Mercedes-Benz, a 2013 Coachmen Mirada motorhome, five shares of Tesla stock, and his collection of Michael Jackson memorabilia. The couple had no children together.

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Early Life

Corey Scott Feldman was born in Reseda, California, on July 16, 1971. His father, Bob Feldman, was a musician, and his mother, Sheila, was a cocktail waitress. He was raised Jewish.

Acting Career

Feldman first began acting at the age of three, when he appeared in a McDonald's commercial. He would go on to enjoy a successful career as a child actor, appearing in over 100 television commercials and on 50 television series. Some of the shows he appeared on include "The Bad News Bears," "Mork & Mindy," "Eight Is Enough," "One Day at a Time," and "Cheers." Additionally, as a child, he appeared in the film 'Time After Time" (1979) and voiced the role of Young Copper in Disney's animated film "The Fox and the Hound" (1981). He also appeared in the 1981 NBC children's special "How to Eat Like a Child" alongside Billy Jayne and Georg Olden.

As a teenager in the mid-1980s, Feldman featured in several high-grossing films. These include "Friday the 13^th: The Final Chapter" (1984), which grossed $33 million in the US on a budget of just $2.2 million; "Gremlins" (1984), which made $12.5 million in its first weekend and was the fourth highest-grossing film that year; "The Goonies" (1985), which was based on a story by its executive director Steven Spielberg and grossed $121 million against a budget of $19 million; and "Stand By Me" (1986), which co-starred Wil Wheaton, River Phoenix, and Jerry O'Connell. He also starred in the ensemble cast of "The Lost Boys" (1987) as the character Edgar Frog, a role he returned to in the film's two sequels, "Lost Boys: The Tribe" (2008) and "Lost Boys: The Thirst" (2010). In addition to his numerous acting roles during this time, Feldman also ventured into voice acting, voicing the character Donatello in "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" (1990).

Feldman struggled publicly with drugs after filming the 1989 film "The 'Burbs," and he tried to re-establish his career by starring in several lesser-known films, as well as releasing an album titled "Love Left." His return to the big screen came in 1993 with "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III," where he once again voiced the character Donatello. He then appeared in the films "Tales From The Crypt Presents: Bordello of Blood" (1996), "Puppet Master vs. Demonic Toys" (2004), "My Date with Drew" (2004), "Terror Inside" (2007), and "6 Degrees of Hell" (2012).

As a teen, Feldman became known along with his "Lost Boys" co-star Corey Haim as 'The Two Coreys.' The two went on to work together on several films, including "License to Drive" (1988), "Dream a Little Dream" (1989), and "Dream a Little Dream 2" (1995). They began working on independent films together, and Haim starred in the slapstick comedy "Busted" (1996), directed by Feldman. This was Feldman's first (and only) motion picture as director.

Since the 1990s, Feldman has appeared on several different shows. He starred in the CBS series "Dweebs" in the late 1990s and made appearances on shows like "Sliders" and "The Crow: Stairway to Heaven." He made his stage debut in the off-Broadway play "Fatal Attraction: A Greek Tragedy," directed by Timothy Haskell.

Music Career

After the release of his first album, "Love Left," Feldman released his second album, "Still Searching for Soul," with his band, Corey Feldman's Truth Movement. Then, he released the solo album "Former Child Actor" in 2002, going on tour in the US to promote it. In 2016, he released the solo album "Angelic 2 the Core", which featured artists like Snoop Dogg and John Carin. To fund the album, he tried to raise $105,000 through the crowdfunding platform Indiegogo, but only managed to raise $14,982.

Other Projects

Feldman has made numerous appearances on reality television series. In 2007, Feldman and Haim starred in the A&E scripted reality series "The Two Coreys," which lasted for two seasons. Feldman served as an executive in both seasons. He also appeared on The AB's "The Surreal Life" in 2003, the British show "Dancing on Ice" in 2012, and "Border Security: Canada's Front Line" (2012). Along with Courtney Ann Mitchell, his girlfriend at the time, he appeared on the fourth season of "Celebrity Wife Swap."

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Personal Life

Corey Feldman has been married multiple times. He was first married to actress Vanessa Marcil from 1989 to 1993. Then, he met actress and model Susie Sprague in January 2002, and they married in October of that year. Together, they share a son. They split in 2009, after seven years of marriage, and finalized their divorce in 2014. In November 2016, Feldman married Courtney Ann Mitchell at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. She filed for divorce in 2023.

In 2005, Feldman was part of the Michael Jackson child molestation trial, testifying that Jackson abandoned him after earning his friendship during his teen years. However, he has said that Jackson never inappropriately touched him.

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