Dominick Brascia wore many hats as an actor, writer, director, producer, and radio talk show host. As an actor, he starred in films like Friday the 13th: A New Beginning (1985), Busted (1997), and Last Resort (1994), as well as TV shows like Knight Rider (1984-1985) and Amazing Stories (1985). As a writer, he contributed to the comedy series Charles in Charge and wrote several screenplays made into feature films. As a director and producer, he worked on Evil Laugh (1986), Hard Rock Nightmare (1988), and My Life as a Troll (2001). As a radio talk show host, he hosted shows across the country, including New York, Texas, and California. He had his own radio show, Dominick in the Morning, on KMM 1450 in Bozeman, Montana.
Sadly, he passed away on November 26, 2018, at the age of 61.
Dominick Brascia Hailed From Staten Island, New York
Dominick Brascia was born on April 6, 1957, in Staten Island, New York, to Antoinette and Dominick Brascia Sr. He grew up in Staten Island and attended Dorp High School. Later, he graduated from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, although his field of study remains unknown.
He pursued his passion for acting by attending various acting schools, where he refined his skills—a dream he had cherished since childhood. This passion eventually evolved into a diverse career spanning different facets of the American entertainment industry, including film, TV, and radio.
Brascia’s Career: From Film And Television To Radio
Brascia had a varied career in the American entertainment industry, showcasing his talent as an actor, writer, director, producer, and radio host. After receiving formal training from acting schools, he made his film debut in 1985 at the age of 28 in the horror movie Friday the 13th: A New Beginning, where he played the character Joey Burns. This role marked the beginning of numerous appearances in both films and TV movies.
In addition to his work on Friday the 13th: A New Beginning, he appeared in horror films such as My Life as a Troll (2001) and Evil Laugh (1986), playing Louie and Evil Laugher, respectively. Notably, he also directed and produced both movies, with Evil Laugh being his first venture into directing and producing. Beyond these two films, he also directed Hard Rock Nightmare (1988) and Breaking the Cycle (2002).
Aside from his work in films, Brascia made significant contributions to television. He appeared in popular TV series such as Knight Rider (1984-1985), Otherworld (1985), Amazing Stories (1985), and Night Court (1990), playing characters like Harry, Hober Rocks, Billy Johnson, and Snark, respectively.
His talents extended beyond acting and directing. He also ventured into writing, bringing stories to life from concept to screen. He wrote for the comedy series Charles in Charge (1984-1990), which starred Scott Baio, Willie Aames, Nicole Eggert, and Josie Davis.
Later in his career, he shifted his focus to radio, hosting shows across the country from New York to Las Vegas, Texas, Colorado, California, and Alabama. He hosted shows at KXNT in Las Vegas, KTMS in Santa Barbara, WEVD in New York City, and KNRC in Denver, as well as Dominick ON THE AIRÂ for the GLN Radio Network and his own radio show, Dominick in the Morning, at KMMS in Bozeman, Montana.
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He Was Accused Of Sexually Abusing Corey Haim
Dominick Brascia was accused by Judy Haim of sexually abusing her son, Corey Haim, who struggled with drug addiction for years before dying of pneumonia at the age of 38 in 2010.
Her response came in the wake of a National Enquirer report in which Brascia alleged that Charlie Sheen sexually assaulted Corey Haim when they were 19 and 13 years old, respectively, on the set of the 1986 film Lucas. Sheen denied the claims and instead pointed accusing fingers at Brascia, while Corey’s mother said Brascia abused her son, as Corey had told her.
In 2009, the Staten Island native was accused of being Haim’s abuser, but he denied the allegation. He said it was not true and that he was as shocked as anyone else, as they had both been good friends and had known each other for over 25 years.
As it stands, there is no definitive report confirming whether Brascia actually sexually assaulted Corey Haim or not.
The Staten Island Native Died Naturally In 2018 At Age 61
On November 26, 2018, the news of Dominick Brascia’s passing was announced. He died of natural causes at his home in Montana, at the age of 61. A memorial service and prayer were held in his honor at Hanley Funeral Home in Staten Island on December 8, 2018, and he was interred at Ocean View Cemetery.
His obituary, published on Obits.silive.com, revealed that he was a family-oriented person who loved spending holidays talking, laughing, and creating memorable moments with his family. It was also mentioned that he would be deeply missed by many cousins, aunts, uncles, friends, and fans. No siblings, wife, or children were mentioned.
