Aug 13, 1999
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Thousand Oaks, CA
25 years old
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TV Actor
Early Life & Background
Name: Corey Shain Fogelmanis
Born: August 13, 1999 (age 25)
Birthplace: Thousand Oaks, California, USA
He is the eldest child of Dain and Shannon Fogelmanis and has a younger sister named Baylee . Growing up, Corey was deeply involved in the arts, performing in over thirty theater productions by age six and developing interests in photography, singing, dancing, and gymnastics .
Breakthrough in Disney Channel
Corey rose to fame playing the lovable and eccentric Farkle Minkus on Disney Channel’s Girl Meets World (2014–2017), a reboot of the classic Boy Meets World. He progressed from guest star to main cast by season two, earning praise for his comedic timing and charm .
Expanding Beyond Sitcoms
He transitioned successfully into more mature roles:
Short Films & TV Guest Roles: Debuted in the 2011 short The Maiden and the Princess and appeared in series like House of Lies and Partners .
Genre Projects: Starred in horror film Ma (2019) alongside Octavia Spencer and appeared in Hulu’s Into the Dark: School Spirit (2019) .
Recent Work: Played Nathan Walter in Netflix’s My Life With the Walter Boys (2023), and featured in the ensemble comedy Moxie (2021) .
Personal Interests & Identity
Off-screen, Corey is a multi-talented creator:
Photography & Arts: An avid photographer with an active Instagram, alongside a youthful flair for artistic expression .
LGBTQ+ Advocate: In June 2020, he publicly came out as queer. He has since embraced roles like a non-binary teen in I Wish You All the Best (2024), reflecting personal evolution .
Philanthropy & Hobbies: Enjoys gymnastics, dance, pets (including dogs, cats, and even chickens), and remains connected to his fanbase—self-labeled as "Fogelmaniacs" .
Growth & Versatility
Corey’s journey—from youthful theater performer to Disney star to diverse onscreen roles—demonstrates significant artistic growth. He describes his career trajectory as evolving in maturity: “I was excited about projects that let me show parts of me people haven’t seen” .
Summary
Corey Fogelmanis, a 25-year-old Californian with roots in theater, is reshaping his career with curiosity and creative courage. From Farkle’s humor to emotionally rich performances in horror and drama, and through his advocacy and storytelling—his evolving presence shows both depth and promise.
