Brent Chalem was an American actor best known for his roles in The Monster Squad, Home Free, and Dance ‘Til Dawn. He was a popular child actor in the 1980s, with a number of small but memorable roles in television and film.
Personal and Family Life
Brent Chalem was born on February 7, 1975, in Westlake Village, Los Angeles, California. He enjoyed a brief career in acting as a child but later shifted his focus to law. Before his death, he worked as a legal assistant at a law firm.
Career
Chalem appeared in several films and television shows during the 1980s, including notable roles in The Monster Squad as “Horace” and in Quantum Leap. Despite his early success, his acting career did not gain momentum as an adult, prompting his transition to studying law.
Death and Legacy
Brent Chalem passed away on December 9, 1997, in Las Vegas, Nevada, due to pneumonia at the young age of 22. His contributions to film and television, especially as a child actor, are remembered by fans of the era.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| The Monster Squad | 1987-08-14 | Horace |
| Home Free | 1988-07-13 | Little Dominic |
| Dance ‘Til Dawn | 1988-10-23 | Tubby |
| Moving Violations | 1985-04-19 | Boy Hit by Car in Road (uncredited) |
| Punky Brewster | 1984-09-16 | Spud Blugner |
| Small Wonder | 1985-09-07 | Willard |
| Cinemassacre’s Monster Madness | 2007-10-01 | Horace (archive footage) |
| Mr. Belvedere | 1985-03-15 | Miller |
| Quantum Leap | 1989-03-26 | Bat Boy |