Our Favorite Childhood Stars We Used to Adore – What Are They Up To These Days?
Haley Joel Osment – Age 32
Haley is an American actor who began his career when he was four. Before getting into the limelight with his movie The Sixth Sense, Osment worked in a couple of shows, and movies. This also included the highly liked Forrest Gump in which he played the role of Forrest Gump’s son. He even got nominated for Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor in The Sixth Sense.
In addition to this, he was also seen in the 2019 superhero web series The Boys in the role of a mind-reading hero named Mesmer. This may seem weird but the actor is a lover of lizards and revealed it during his AMA.
Ariana Richards – Age 41
Ariana Richards entered the industry at the age of six when she starred in Into the Homeland in 1987. Later at 12, she played the role of Lex Murphy, one of the lead characters in the blockbuster film Jurassic Park. Although none of her family members were associated with Hollywood, her dedication and talent bagged her a role in a movie directed by Steven Spielberg.
She has earned recognition as the most remarkable child star and has won several awards for her brilliant performance. Ariana is married to Mark Bolton, who is a former soldier of the Irish Defence Forces. The couple has a lovely five-year-old daughter.
Tina Majorino – Age 35
Born in the year 1985 in California, Tina Majorino began her career at the age of 7. She delivered her brilliant acting skills in movies like When a Man Loves a Woman, Corrina, Waterworld, etc. Along with the movies, she also appeared in the main role in the TV series Camp Wilder.
After 1999, she appeared in other TV series after this like Veronica Mars, Big Love, and The Deep End. Tina was also part of one of the most loved TV series Grey’s Anatomy. Her recent projects include the Scorpion and Into The Dark Television series. In 2019, she turned down a cameo role of Mac in Veronica Mars.
Ralph Macchio – Age 59
American actor Ralph Macchio was cast in the television series Eight is Enough at the age of sixteen. He got selected for the role of Daniel LaRusso in the film Karate Kid and its two sequels. In addition to this, he also did a part in Cobra Kai. He is currently repeating his role in Cobra Kai, which began shooting in 2018. While celebrating the Karate Kid’s thirty successful years, Macchio revealed that the famous yellow 1947 Ford convertible his character received is in his garage. Macchio met his wife, Phyllis Fierro, through his grandmother when he was fifteen. The duo has two children.
Rico Rodriguez – Age 22
American actor Rico Rodriguez is popular for his role as Manny Delgado in the famous sitcom The Modern Family. Rodriguez had not thought of acting as a career until his sister started performing. After he landed a role in the ABC sitcom, he rose in prominence. The Modern Family cast was graced with the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series in 2011 and 2012. There is more to him than just acting as the young actor has published his book, Reel Life Lessons… So Far. He has a Mexican descent and recently lost his father.
Cali & Noelle Sheldon – Age 17
Remember Rachel’s adorable baby girl, Emma, in the sitcom Friends? Well, the role was played by the twins Cali and Noelle Sheldon. They also featured in many commercials, including Similac and Dragnet. Besides, they made guest appearances on The Bold and the Beautiful in 2003 at just ‘nineteen months old’.
Growing up, Cali and Noelle Sheldon were seen in movies Life in 2007 and even worked to the likes of Lupita Nyong and Elisabeth Moss in the thriller Us. However, it’s fascinating to know that the actresses are looking towards reprising their role as Emma in Friends. But we will have to wait if the reunion happens at all.
Abraham Benrubi- Age 50
Abraham Benrubi became a household name when he amazed the people with his mesmerizing role of Larry Kubiac in the TV series Parker Lewis Can’t Lose. Abraham switched between movies and TV series in the 90s and became a popular name in both industries.
In movies, he was usually depicted as a thug or a loose character, but TV gave him the opportunity to explore his talent. Some of the best work he did was in the 1997 hit show Sleepwalkers followed by 2006 popular show Men in Trees. Currently, he has been seen giving his voice in the It’s Pony television series for multiple characters.
Senta Moses – Age 46
Senta Moses’s first appearance to the public was in a diaper commercial when she was just six months old. Moreover, she has been a part of over 100 national commercials for Wendy’s, Teleflora, and Toyota. Moreover, she also starred in the Home Alone series alongside Macaulay Culkin in 1990 and 1992.
It is very interesting to know that Senta is highly competitive in board games and has also skipped eighth grade. Currently, the actress lives in Los Angeles. She was last seen in the movie Slightly Single in L.A. in 2013. Senta has made a number of guest appearances on shows like Girl Meets World and The Mentalist.
Nancy Mckeon – Age 54
Nancy Mckeon is an American actress known for her role in the sitcom The Facts of Life and The Division. When she was barely two, she started her career by modeling baby clothes for the catalog Sears & Roebuck. With her brother, she appeared in numerous commercials. In the year 2003, she starred in the film Comfort and Joy, while in 2018, she competed in the show Dancing with the Stars. She is married to the film technician, Marc Andrus. In 1999, she directed her film, A Wakening. She had also auditioned for the famous role of Monica Geller on the show Friends but did not get it.
Josh Saviano – Age 44
Josh has been active as an actor for very little time as he left it to go on to become a lawyer. Though, one of the best roles of his acting career is in The Wonder Years in which he played Paul Joshua Pfeiffer. The actor’s first television appearance was in a toothpaste commercial.
After starring in various commercials and guest appearances, he left acting and went to college and became a lawyer. His new profession brought him back to acting as he played the role of a lawyer in the crime-drama series Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. The actor-lawyer loves to play fantasy sports in his free time.
Soleil Moon Frye – Age 43
The former child actress, Soleil Moon Frye is now a proud owner of an organic specialty clothing shop for children – The Little Seed in Los Angeles. She was first seen in Punky Brewster, which gained relatively low ratings. However, the role played by Frye won the audience’s heart. The series debuted when she was seven years old.
After its end, she continued appearing in television and films in guest spots and supporting roles. In 1998, Soleil directed her first movie Wild Horses before joining the cast of Sabrina, the Teenage Witch. Frye got married to Jason Goldberg in 1998 and has four kids.
Mindy Cohn – Age 54
Mindy Cohn, an American actress and voice artist, had a breakthrough in her acting career after landing Natalie Green’s role in the sitcom The Facts of Life. For her outstanding performance on the show, Cohn was ranked 43rd on VH1’s 100 Greatest Kid Stars list. Other than this, she is celebrated for giving voice to Velma Dinkley in Scooby-Doo from 2002 to 2015. Cohn has a degree in anthropology and also works with the cancer support center weSpark. Also, she made guest appearances on shows including 21 Jump Street, The Help, and more. Cohn has not married till now and is a vocal supporter of the LGBTQ community.
Corey Feldman – Age 48
Corey Feldman was just three years old when he first appeared in a television ad for McDonald’s. The cute little kid caught the attention of many producers for his innocent look, which earned him as many as 100 TV commercials and 50 TV series in the ’80s. He even made his appearance on the big screen with the movies Gremlins, The Goonies, and Stand by Me.
Corey was the son of a musician and always had an ear for music. He even became a part of the band The Truth Movement as a lead singer. Feldman is currently working on a documentary based on his life and career in Hollywood.
Erin Murphy – Age 56
This American actress earned fame after her amazing performance in television sitcom Bewitched. Surprisingly, Erin shared the role with her fraternal twin sister for several episodes in the first season. Later Murphy worked as a host for various television shows and has a net worth of 10 million dollars. She has also judged a reality show I Know My Kid’s a Star.
Erin has been an active motivational speaker at certain fundraising and charity events. Moreover, the mother of six, is a fashion, beauty, and luxury lifestyle writer as well. Her work has appeared in various magazines. Since one of her sons has autism, Murphy often speaks about the subject.
Jaden Smith – Age 22
How can anyone forget this adorable kid from the movie The Karate Kid? The son of Will and Jada Smith, Jaden lives the high life as an elite Hollywood star kid. He bagged fame and was highly praised after his debut film, The Pursuit of Happyness, in 2006 with his father.
Jaden has worked on screen with the most high profile actors of all time. His success is not just a result of a famous background but also his hard work and ambition. Despite living a luxurious life, Jaden likes to keep a low profile.
Melissa Gilbert – Age 55
It seems like multitasking has a new disguise! Yes, we are talking about Melissa Ellen Gilbert. She is not only an actress, but a television director, producer, and politician. Gilbert began her career in the 1960s as a child artist and appeared in various commercials and short roles. Melissa is most popularly known for her role as Laura Ingalls Wilder on the series Little House on the Prairie. Melissa also appeared in popular television films.
Even as an adult, Melissa continued her career in television films. She served as the President of the Screen Actors Guild from 2001 to 2005, which added another feather in her cap.
Michael Conner Humphreys – Age 35
After getting fame by playing the young Forrest Gump (1994), Michael was nominated for the Young Artist Award. His acting career is limited to only a couple of other films. After this short acting career, he joined the army and was stationed in Germany, then in Iraq, and came back home later. Here he was placed at Fort Riley in Kansas.
In the army, too, he was nicknamed as Gump. Michael completed his service in 2008 and went on to study at the University of North Alabama. In 2011, he got another role as Eddie in Pathfinders: In the Company of Strangers.
Drew Barrymore – Age 45
With a pure heart and unfailing sincerity Drew Barrymore became a part of E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial (1982). The success of this film gave a big boost to her career. Since she came from the bloodline of the famous Barrymore’s, Drew had a natural instinct to act stupendously. She is smart and intelligent and a true artist, which became evident after she released her autobiography, Little Girl Lost at sweet sixteen.
She has had a great run as an actor and saw even more success after when she co-founded a production company. Known for movies like Scream, Blended, and Charlie’s Angels Drew Barrymore is a beauty with brains.
Anna Chlumsky – Age 39
Anna started her acting career in the early nineties as a child star and became renowned for her Vada Sultenfuss character in the film My Girl. She appeared in multiple other films and became a popular name among the audiences.
She then took a hiatus from her acting career and gave attention to her studies. Anna even thought of dropping acting at one point but later realized that she was made for it. She made a terrific entry back to the screen in the year 2007 with the movie Blood Car. Ever since, she has appeared in several movies and tv shows like Law & Order, Cupid, My Sweet Misery, and more.
Macaulay Culkin – Age 39
You would be familiar with this name if you were a fan of the Christmas series Home Alone. Macaulay Culkin played the role of Kevin McCallister in the two films which bagged him a nomination for the Golden Globe Award. His “cute little kid” image and fame ranked him a number two position on “100 Greatest Kid-Stars” (VH1) and “50 Greatest Child Stars” (E!).
Culkin was also a co-founder of a pizza-themed comedy band that split in 2016. Currently, he is the CEO and publisher of a pop culture website called Bunny Ears. Despite being low-key when it comes to personal life, he is known to be dating Brenda Song.
Elijah Wood – Age 39
Elijah Wood is predominantly known for his role in The Hobbit series and Lord of the Rings film trilogy. At the age of 8, he was seen in Back to the Future Part II in 1989. But, his first significant role was in Avalon. Moreover, he was also seen in a supporting role in Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind.
Apart from his acting career, he is fond of playing the piano and also studies professional singing. The actor holds a net worth of about $20 million. He even started his record label in 2005 named Simian Records and also owns 1000s of CDs of different music genres.
Melissa Sue Anderson – Age 57
Aged 57, Melissa Sue Anderson began her career as a child actress in several commercials before appearing in Little House. Apart from that, Anderson was also known for her role as Vivian (Midnight Offerings) and Ginny (Happy Birthday to Me).
The actress didn’t turn into such a big sensation. However, she lives a very comfortable life and has continued to act throughout these years. Anderson also published an autobiography The Way I See It: A Look Back at My Life on Little House. It is an account of her life while she was acting in Little House on the Prairie.
Susan Olsen – Age 58
Susan Marie Olsen’s acting career might not have been as illustrious as many expected, but she had her share of fame. She came to prominence as Cindy Brady from the all-time classic sitcom The Brady Bunch, where she appeared from 1969 to 1974. Following the show’s finale, she was in many advertisements, even for brands like Converse.
Olsen then started working as a radio host and producer, while she’s also an animal rights activist. She’s now semi-retired, though she did appear on A Very Brady Renovation, a reality TV show about the renovation of the house the original show was shot.
Hanna R. Hall – Age 35
Familiar with Run Forrest Run? Yes, that little girl was Hanna Rose Hall. She made her debut in Forrest Gump as young Jenny Curran. It was followed by the role of an orphaned child in Homecoming. Hall was considered very young for the role of Lux Lisbon. Therefore, she got cast as Cecilia Lisbon in the film adaptation of a novel.
She has appeared in several independent films after this, before landing a role in Halloween (2007). Hall also made an appearance in the independent comedy American Cowslip along with Cloris Leachman, Diane Ladd, and Val Kilmer.
Hallie Eisenberg – Age 27
Known as the Pepsi girl, this cute lady was born in New Jersey and was raised in a Jewish Family. She appeared in a number of Pepsi commercials as a little child. Later on, she went to make her debut in the movie Paulie. She played the role of Marie Alweather in it. Post this; she appeared in various other movies and TV series.
It is interesting to know that her sibling Jesse Eisenberg is a renowned star who appeared in the movie Now You See Me and The Social Network. In the year 2010, she stopped her acting career and went to college.
Jonathan Lipnicki – Age 29
Jonathan Lipnicki was born in 1990, and since the 90s, he has been extremely popular. The reason is his remarkable performance in movies like Stuart Little, Jerry Mcguire, and The Little Vampire. These movies did not just receive positive feedback but also bagged 3 Young Artist Awards for him.
He also acted in various TV series that earned him more attention from the audience like The Jeff Foxworthy Show, Meego, and many others. Apart from the entertainment elements, he has also been a part of the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (Speaker) and the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. He is a huge fan of Tom Cruise and he loves Martial arts.
Tom Felton – Age 32
Tom Felton is world-famous for his character of Draco Malfoy in the magical world of Harry Potter. At a young age of 8, Tom came into the television industry through commercials. Two years later, he got his first break in the movie The Borrowers and Anna and the King. His powerful performance raised his confidence and at the age of 12 he auditioned for Harry Potter.
After the hit Harry Potter series, the actor disappeared for a while and lived a short music career. The actor made a comeback with Rise of the Planet of the Apes in 2011 and was last seen in Ophelia in 2018 alongside Daisy Ridley.
Daniel Radcliffe – Age 30
Our next star can recite all the elements in the periodic table. Any guesses? Well, we are talking about Daniel Radcliffe! He first made his appearance in a television film – David Copperfield in 1999. Over the next ten years, he played the lead role in the Harry Potter film series, which gained him a huge fan base and popularity. He became one of the highest-paid actors in the world during this period.
He played significant roles in various movies, including The Woman in Black, Kill Your Darlings, and Now You See Me 2. Radcliffe has also contributed to many charities that landed him with his Hero Award in 2011.
Cole Sprouse – Age 27
Cole Sprouse, and his identical twin, made his Hollywood debut with the movie Big Daddy at the age of seven. Soon the pair became popular and earned the hit Disney show The Suite Life of Zack and Cody. The performance of both the brothers made a significant impact on the life of teens.
After making a valuable name in the industry through 3 seasons of the famous show, Sprouse took a break to continue his studies at New York University. In 2016, he returned to the television with the popular teen show Riverdale. The actor was then seen in the romantic drama film Five Feet Apart, in the year 2019.
Larisa Oleynik – Age 38
Known as “one of America’s favorite 15-year-olds”, Larisa Oleynik became the teen idol in 1990. She started her career as a child actor in Les Misérables and was next seen in a sci-fi series. Oleynik took a break from acting to study at Sarah Lawrence College and considers them to be the best time of her life.
She starred in the teen comedy 10 Things I Hate About You and played the love interest of Joseph Gordon-Levitt twice. Oleynik also bagged supporting roles in movies such as 100 Girls, An American Rhapsody, and Bringing Rain. She had a recurring role in the AMC series Mad Men from 2010 to 2015.
Erik Per Sullivan – Age 28
Erik Per Sullivan’s first commercial appearance was as a little kid in Armageddon. He gradually worked in many more movies and shows but is best known for Malcolm in the Middle. In 2003, he even lent his voice to the character of Sheldon (seahorse) in Finding Nemo.
Nevertheless, he is a good player of Piano and Saxophone, besides, having a first-degree black belt in taekwondo. However, after his last appearance in Twelve in 2010, he has been quite low profile, with almost no social media presence. Some reports suggest that he is a University of Southern California graduate, but little to no information on him is available after that.
Jeremy Miller – Age 43
Before Jeremy could move to a more stable acting campaign, he had landed several smaller roles in shows like Charles in Charge, Different Strokes, and others. Jeremy did not stay too long in the acting world and shifted to the catering business. But before that he had a great run with Growing Runs which also gave him his trademark Ben Seaver Scream.
After this, he followed his second love, cooking, and opened up a catering company called “No Small Affairs”. Today he also teaches online cooking. From TV commercials to the silver, movies, and cooking, some would say that Jeremy Miller is indeed a multi-tasker.
The extremely talented Carla Gugino started her career with Troop Beverly Hills. She is known for the class that she brings to her characters. Her Spy Kids series was a hit among the young kids for its futuristic action. She played her first significant role alongside Robert De Niro and Leonardo Di Caprio in This Boy’s Life.
Carla Gugino- Age 48
Carla has done a fair share of roles in movies as well as shows like Wayward Pines and Political Animals. The actress was also a part of The Haunting of Hill House in 2018. She likes to remain lowkey when it comes to her personal life.
Ami Foster – Age 44
Ami Foster had a natural talent for tap dance. Interestingly, it was not her tap-dancing that got her entry into the industry, rather she got recognized at the age of 5 in Star Search for her singing. Her acting career has been short, albeit good. Ami’s first appearance as Margaux Kramer in Punky Brewster opened the doors for her entry into the film industry.
While working on Punky Brewster, she also landed a role in CBS’s Schoolbreak Special. And this marked the completion of her stint with the acting world in 1995. Today, Ami is a mother of two and married to a firefighter, Cool isn’t it?
Jared Rushton- Age 46
You may remember Jared as the nerd in Big where he acted alongside Tom Hanks. However, the actor stated that he is a normal kid when he was interviewed about his role.
He is famous for his roles in movies Honey and I Shrunk the Kids in the 80s. Post this, the actor appeared in A Cry in the Wild, based on the book Hatchet. At the age of twelve, Ruston was seen as Riche in Tales From the Darkside. After this, he was also a part of shows like Top Kids and Cagney. As of now he is a guitarist in a rock band Deal by Dusk.
Zachery Ty Bryan – Age 38
Zachery Bryan is an American actor and a producer best known for Home Improvement. Although the actor played the role of Brad Taylor who got into a fair share of trouble in the sitcom, he is known for his disciplined lifestyle in real life.
Bryan appeared in a local print and television advertisement in Denver and his interest in acting brought him to California, where he bagged the role of Brad. After the series ended, he made appearances in other television shows, including Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Veronica Mars, and Shark. Bryan got married to Carly Matros in 2007 and is a father of three girls and one boy.
Jaleel White – Age 43
Well, apart from being a great TV and movie star, Jaleel White is also a gifted painter and loves to write short stories. He got his first break when he was 12. He was signed for a guest appearance in the sitcom Family Matters. He was loved so much by the audience that he got a permanent role in the show.
Along with all this, he has also voiced the character Sonic the Hedgehog in a video game and other DiC animated series. In 2019, he voiced Steve Urkel in the TV series Scooby-Doo and Guess Who?
Phoebe Cates – Age 56
Phoebe Cates was a renowned teenage star back in the ’80s. She became a fan-favorite after starring in Fast Times at Ridgemont High, while her acting portfolio also includes roles in Gremlins 1, its sequel, and Private School.
Cates opted for early retirement in 1994 to focus on raising her two children. Their father is Kevin Kline, the renowned Hollywood actor, to whom she’s married since 1989. Now, Cates owns her boutique on Maddison Avenue. It’s called Blue Tree. She does make occasional acting appearances every now and then, and in 2015, she voice acted in the Lego Dimensions video game.
Tia and Tamera Mowry – Age 41
The story of Tia and Tamera Mowry is just like any other twins! Both are known for playing the role of sisters in the sitcom Sister, Sister. They have also starred together in a Disney Channel Original Movie and its sequel. While growing up together, they never had much chance to make other friends. Who really needs a friend when you have a sister by your side?
Tia got married to Cory Hardrict, her Hollywood Horror co-star in 2008. The couple has a son and daughter together. On the other hand, Tamera Mowry got married to the Fox News correspondent Adam Housley in 2011, and they have two children together.
Olivia Newton-John – Age 71
Olivia Newton-John is a true Hollywood star and a drop-dead gorgeous woman for her age. She became a Hollywood mainstay overnight when she starred in Grease alongside John Travolta, with the film’s soundtrack becoming an all-time classic. To this day, she’s released 28 studio albums, having amassed a hefty $40-million net worth.
Newton-John has also engaged in business, having her spa in Australia named Gaia Retreat & Spa. She dedicated much of her time and wealth to humanitarian and wildlife-rights causes. Recently, it was revealed that she will star in an upcoming comedy film titled The Very Excellent Mr. Dundee.
Kim Fields – Age 51
Kim Fields, an American actress, and director belongs to an acting family. She delved into this field when she was barely five years old. As a child actress, her first role was in an advertisement for Mrs. Butterworth’s syrup commercial at the age of seven. She is famous for her part as Dorothy “Tootie” Ramsey on the show The Facts of Life and for playing Regine Hunter’s role on the Fox sitcom Living Single. Fields also performed rap music and R&B with the group called Impromp 2. Besides all this, she is also a well-known director. She is married to Christopher Morgan, a Broadway actor.
lisa whelchel – Age 57
Lisa Whelchel is an American actress, singer, and author. When she was just a child, she got a part in The New Mickey Mouse Club. In addition to this, Whelchel appeared on The Facts of Life as Blair Warner for nine years. She received recognition as a singer and was awarded Grammy Award for Best Inspirational Performance for her album All Because of You. Welch was a contestant on the CBS reality show Survivor: Philippines. For her book, Creative Collection was nominated for a Gold Medallion. She is currently married to Pete Harris. Whelchel has had a great career in various fields, and it is commendable.
Henry Thomas – Age 49
American actor and musician Henry Thomas rose to fame when he played the role of 10-year-old Elliot in Steven Spielberg’s film E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial. After his successful acting breakout, Thomas focussed on his school and did performances occasionally. Thomas has done a lot of work with filmmaker Mike Flanagan and acted in some of his films, including Gerald’s Game and Doctor Sleep. His role in the Netflix horror T.V. series The Haunting of the Hill House and its follow-up The Haunting of Bly Manor received wide acclamations. He was a part of the music band The Blue Heelers. Thomas lives in Oregon with his wife Annalee and two children.
Robbie Rist – Age 56
Robbie Rist is an American actor, musician, and voice artist famous for playing Cousin Oliver’s role in the last six-episodes of Brady Bunch. Post this, he appeared on the comedy show Big John, Little John, and played Little John’s role. If you were a fan of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, then you would be happy to know that Rist lent his voice to the character of Michaelangelo. He has also worked as a voice artist in movies and television shows, including Balto, Final Fantasy, and more. He and the director Anthony C. Ferrante gave the music for the film Sharknado.
The Olsen Twins – Age 34
Mary-Kate Olsen and Ashley Olsen have been in the spotlight since a young age. They played the role of Michelle Tanner on the ABC sitcom Full House when they were barely nine-months-old. The twins would take turns to play a role in order to comply with child-labor laws. Throughout their teen years, the duo has starred together in TV, films, and videos. As they grew old, they showed a greater interest in fashion designing. They have their fashion labels. They own a company by the name of Dualstar. In addition to this, they have been ranked as the wealthiest women in the industry.
Fred Savage – Age 44
American actor and television director Fred Savage began acting at nine when he appeared on the television show Morningstar/Eveningstar. Post this; he made an appearance in The Boy Who Could Fly, Dinosaurs! – A Fun-Filled Trip Back in Time! His role in the American television series The Wonder Years earned him recognition. He has been graced with many awards and nominations, including the People’s Choice Awards and Young Artist Awards. If you like watching Oswald, then you should know he lent his voice to the character. In the year 2005, he starred in the sitcom Crumbs. Fred is married to Jenifer Lynn Stone.
Wil Wheaton – Age 48
Wil Wheaton is an American actor and writer. Wheaton started his career in acting by appearing in the television film A Long Way Home. He rose to fame with his role as Gordie Lachance in Stand by Me, which was the adaptation of Stephen King’s novella The Body. Many people recognize him for his role as Wesley Crusher in the television series Star Trek: The Next Generation. He has also worked as a voice artist in films including Teen Titans and Legion of Super Heroes. Apart from this, he has also appeared on the sitcom Big Bang Theory. Wheaton runs his blog by the name of Wil Wheaton Dot Net.
Jerry O’Connell – Age 46
Jerry O’Connell, an American actor, and a talk-show host began acting when he was relatively young by appearing in commercials. When he turned eleven, he got the role of Vern Tessio in Rob Reiner’s Stand by Me. Jerry has had a successful career in films and has starred in movies including Jerry Maguire, Body Shots, Mission to Mars, and more. Additionally, he also starred in the film Piranha 3D. Jerry is now working as a voice artist in the animated film Star Trek: Lower Decks. He is married to actress Rebecca Romijn, and the couple has two beautiful twin girls.
Danny Bonaduce – Age 61
Danny Bonaduce is a professional in diverse fields, including acting, wrestling, comedy, radio, and TV. When he was young, he appeared in Bewitched’s season five as a young boy with a chimpanzee. After this, he appeared in The Partridge Family and made a name for himself. Bonaduce has made it to numerous television shows, and he was widely known for appearing on the reality show Breaking Bonaduce. In 2011, Bonaduce started co-hosting the morning show on Seattle radio station 102.5 KZOK. That’s not it; Bonaduce is also into boxing, wrestling and has a black belt in karate. Talk about being an all-rounder! He is married to Amy Railsback.
Brandon Call – Age 44
Brandon Spencer Lee Call is a former American film and television child actor. Brandon portrayed the role of Hobie Buchannon in the first year of Baywatch, and over a period of seven seasons on the television show Step by Step, as J.T. Lambert. Call made his acting debut in 1984, still a child.
In 1985, Brandon landed the role on the NBC daytime soap opera Santa Barbara. Through the duration of his role in Santa Barbara, he bagged two Young Artist Awards. After completing seven seasons on the show, Brandon finally decided to retire from acting in 1997. It looks like Brandon is enjoying life away from the limelight.
Emma Watson – 30 years
Emma Watson, an English actress, activist, and model, is one of the highest-paid actresses in the entertainment industry. She made it to the list of 100 most influential people globally, published by Time. As a young girl, she rose to fame due to her role as Hermoine Granger in the Harry Potter film series. Her other notable appearances include The Perks of Being A Wallflower, The Bling Ring, Beauty and the Beast, and more. Wason started modeling by doing a photoshoot for Teen Vogue and has had a successful career. She is an outspoken supporter of women’s rights. In 2014, she got the position of UN Women Goodwill ambassador.
KATIE LEUNG – AGE 34
Katie Leung is a Scottish actress who played the role of Cho Chang, a love interest of protagonist Harry Potter in the Harry Potter film series. It wasn’t all for Katie since she debuted in a stage play Wild Swans in 2012. She has always been inclined towards painting and photography. Gold Label Records cast her as the female lead in the music video Love Coming Home.
She is known to be Scotland’s most stylish female and has been featured in Teen Vogue. You might know her as a character who Harry Potter first laid eyes on romantically, but she is more than that character portrayed by her.
Angela Watson – Age 45
She was chiefly known for playing the role of Karen Foster on the ABC family sitcom Step by Step. Angela’s performing career started with tap dancing at the tender age of three. She continued to command the stage into her pre-teens and collected over 200 trophies and 60 crowns from competing in various beauty pageants. At 13, Watson started singing as well.
Her modeling career sprouted from the beauty pageants which took her to New York and Dallas. However, Angela’s manager advised her parents to take her to Los Angeles for her to have a shot at television and film work. From thereon, her national commercial was with McDonald’s.
Staci Keanan – Age 46
Staci Keanan is an American former child actor and currently is a deputy district attorney and law professor. Keanan’s most famous work is on the NBC sitcom My Two Dads, as Nicole Bradford. Her modeling career began at the age of five, and Staci appeared in print, radio, and television advertisements.
Keanan has even been a voice actor of My Little Pony and was on a couple of television commercials like Burger King and Hershey’s Kisses. As a child, Staci even lived and worked in New York, making her television debut in a mini-series I’ll Take Manhattan. Shortly after, she moved to Los Angeles with her family.
Christopher Castile – Age 41
Christopher Jon Castile is an American former child actor best known for his roles in Beethoven and Beethoven’s 2nd as Ted Newton. He was also the voice actor for the role Zachary Sellers and Nick Mulligan in Focus on the Family’s Adventures in Odyssey. He played Mark Foster on the famous sitcom Step by Step and was the voice actor of Eugene Horowitz in Hey Arnold!
Christopher retired from acting after the cancellation of the show Step by Step. He completed his master’s degree and is currently a professor at Biola University and teaches political sciences. Castile is also a U.S History teacher at Downey High School.
Christine Lakin – Age 42
Christine Helen Lakin is an American child actress well known for her character as Alicia “Al” Lambert on the comedy series Step by Step. She also performed on Showtime’s Reefer Madness as Joan of Arc. Christine began her acting career featuring in commercials before she landed a significant part as Young Rose for the American Civil War drama, The Rose and the Jackal.
Christine has several prestigious awards to her name, such as Young Artist Award for Best Young Actress Starring in a Television Series. In 1994, she bagged the Young Artist Award for Outstanding Youth Ensemble in a Television Series both for her role in Step by Step.
Josh Byrne – Age 37
Josh Byrne is an American child actor who got famous for his role as Brendan Lambert on the super hit comedy series Step by Step. Josh played the adorable youngest son in the Lambert Family until the character of Lily was born. However, in a typical sitcom manner, Josh’s character Brendan disappeared from the sixth season onwards.
Prior to his role in Step by Step, Byrne also worked in two other sitcoms, The Family Man (1990) and Who’s the Boss? (1984). Josh retired from acting after wrapping up his part as Brendan in Step by Step. Now, Josh is a massive fan of dressing up for Renaissance-themed fairs.
Jeremy Jackson – Age 40
Jeremy Jackson is an American child actor who got his first taste of the entertainment industry at the age of six. Jeremy booked his first commercial with Mattel. From thereon, Jackson was an instant hit on the commercial scene appearing in dozens of national network advertisements, including print and television.
However, he is well known for his role as Hobie Buchannon on the television series Baywatch. Jeremy appeared in almost 159 episodes of the show, more than any other character apart from David Hasselhof. Jeremy was introduced to the world of music by David Hasselhof and was later signed to Edel Records.
Billy Warlock – Age 60
Billy Warlock is a former actor best known for his role as Eddie Kramer, a lifeguard on the hit television show Baywatch. He was also in the reunion film in 2003. Another notable character Billy has played is Frankie Brady on the show Days of Our Lives and A.J Quartermaine on General’s Hospital.
As a young adult, Billy played a small part in Halloween II (1981) and Lovely But Deadly (1981). Later, he starred in Hotshot; he also played the lead part in the horror movie Society. Billy won a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Younger Actor in a Drama Series for his role in Days of Our Lives.
BONNIE WRIGHT – AGE 30
Bonnie Wright is a British actress turned director and often runs activism. She grew in popularity with her role as Ginny Weasley in the Harry Potter film series. It was just the beginning of a career that would now take an exciting turn. Later, she appeared in movies such as After the Dark, Before I Sleep, and The Sea.
Following her graduation, she laid a foundation for her own production company, BonBonLumiere, and started to create short films. Bonnie has also directed Know Thyself, casting Christian Coulson in 2014. She secured worldwide recognition for her environmental activism and worked for charities like Greenpeace and Lumos.
Brian Forster – Age 60
Brian Forster is famous for appearing as a child actor in the television series The Partridge Family, wherein he was the second actor to perform Chris Partridge’s role replacing Jeremy Gelbwaks. Apart from this, Forster was a race car driver in the state of California, where he also acted in a community theatre. His parents also have experience in acting, perhaps that’s why he is so good at it. Not to mention, he is also related to Charles Dickens. His other popular performances include Break a Leg, Goober and the Ghost Chasers. While on the show The Partridge Family, he received several nominations. Forster is married to Lisa Forster.
Abigail Breslin – Age 24
Abigail Breslin is an American actress and singer who started acting by appearing in commercials at three. At the age of five, she landed a role in M. Night Shyamalan’s science-fiction horror film, Signs. After her fantastic performance in the film, she was nominated for the Young Artist Award. Her other notable roles include No Reservations, Definitely Maybe, Zombieland, and more. For her acting in the film Little Miss Sunshine, she won the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture and the Critics’ Choice Movie Award for Best Young Performer. It’s incredible how she has achieved so much at this age.
Raven Symone – Age 35
Raven Symone, an American actress, and singer featured in the list of “100 Greatest Kid Stars of All Time” list in 2012. Being a talented actress, she got featured on The Cosby Show and Hangin’ with Mr. Cooper at a young age. Symone became a famous icon for teenage girls for her role in the Disney Channel series, That’s So Raven. For this, she has earned numerous nominations. Other films that she appeared in are Dr. Dolittle, College Road Trip, The Cheetah Girls, and more. You will be stunned to know that she released her first studio album when she was barely seven! She also co-hosted the show The View.
EVANNA LYNCH – AGE 30
Evanna Lynch is an Irish actress famous for portraying Luna Lovegood’s character in the Harry Potter film series. She made her stage debut as Bess Houdini in Houdini. She played a lead role in the indie drama My Name Is Emily, for which she gained critical acclaim. In 2018, she got in as one of the Dancing with the Stars participants, where she bagged third place.
She is an animal rights activist, advocating for veganism in support of animals. She is a part of several non-profit organizations and launched her cruelty-free cosmetic brand Beauty Box and a vegan-themed podcast enjoyed by many.
Mayim Bialik – Age 45
American actress Mayim Bialik started her acting career when she was young. She appeared in the horror film Pumpkinhead while being a guest star on shows The Facts of Life and Beauty and the Beast. For her performance in The Blossoms, she received appreciation. Many people recognize her for playing the character of Amy Farrah Fowler in The Big Bang Theory. It also landed her four Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series nominations. She is beautiful with brains and holds a Ph.D. in neuroscience. In 2015 and 2016, she won the Critic’s Choice Television Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series.
Hilary Duff – Age 33
Hilary Duff is an American actress, songwriter, and entrepreneur. She started acting when she was young and starred in the television series Lizzie McGuire. After that, she acted in several films, including Agent Cody Banks, A Cinderella Story, and more. She made a mark in the music industry with her debut studio album Santa Claus Lane. Duff is also the co-author of a trilogy of novels whose first book became a New York Times bestseller.
Additionally, she is a successful businesswoman with her clothing line Santa Claus Lane. Duff married songwriter Matthew Koma in 2019 after giving birth to their daughter. She has had a fantastic career so far.
Dakota Fanning – Age 26
At the age of seven, Dakota Fanning made her acting debut in the film I am Sam. She received a nomination for the Screen Actors Guild Award for her performance, making her the youngest nominee. Apart from this, she acted in Uptown Girls, Man on Fire, War of the Worlds, The Twilight Saga, and others. Besides acting, Fanning also delved into modeling, making her debut on the cover of fashion magazines Vanity Fair, Cosmopolitan, among others. She was also a part of the fashion week in New York in 2014. Fanning announced that she was switching her agency and now represented CAA in 2014.
Christina Ricci – Age 40
Christina Ricci is outright precocious. She has taken upon roles with a dark edge and justified them with her amazing skills. A girl with a family background of three different linguistic traits, Christina got to debut on screen with Mermaids. She had acted in several different films but maintained her trademark style of acting throughout.
The actress has also appeared in several TV shows like The Good Wife and Grey’s Anatomy. Christina got a lot of praise for her guest role in the medical drama series. Christina Ricci starred in Amazon Prime’s Z, based on F. Scott Fitzgerald’s biography in 2015.
Sara Gilbert – Age 45
Sara Gilbert is an American actress whose first appearance on TV was when she acted for a Kool-Aid commercial. When she was thirteen, she landed the role of Darlene Conner on the ABC sitcom Roseanne. For this role, she was graced with two Primetime Emmy Award nominations. Apart from this, she has also appeared on The Simpsons, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, and Private Practice. She has also appeared in films including Poison Ivy, Riding In Cars With Boys, and more. While on the show, she dated her co-star Johnny Galecki; however, she later came out as a lesbian. Gilbert married Linda Perry but filed for a divorce in 2019.
Frankie Muniz – Age 35
An American actor, musician, and race-car driver, Frankie Muniz has a lot of interests. He started acting at a young age and is popularly recognized for his role in the Fox television sitcom Malcolm in the Middle. For his stunning performance, he earned two Golden Globe Award nominations and an Emmy Award nomination. He is also appreciated for his roles in movies such as Big Fat Liar, Agent Cody Banks, and Deuces Wild. He was one of the most iconic child actors of his time, and many teenagers looked up to him. Besides this, he played the position of a drummer in their band Kingsfoil.
Tatyana Ali – Age 41
The daughter of a nurse and sheriff, Tatyana Ali had a natural singing talent and it was showing at a tender age. She started her singing career at 4. But it was Will Smith who encouraged her to take it up as a serious thing and sing alongside maintaining her acting career and which she did.
Tatyana started with Sesame Street but got a big break with The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990). In the show too, Tatyana had sung a couple of songs which got her recognition as a singer too. Tatyana married a doctor and they are the proud parents of two children.
Thylane Blondeau – Age 19
If only we were as lucky as this model who bagged her first walk for Jean Paul Gaultier at the age of four! Born in 2001, Thylane Blondeau is the daughter of a famous footballer. Her modeling career began at a very tender age and gave her a chance to work for Dolce & Gabbana and L’Oréal. Blondeau had her first photoshoot at 7 with Dani Brubaker.
She appeared on the cover of Jalouse when she was 13 and signed with IMG Models in 2015. Blondeau founded her own clothing brand in 2018 – Heaven May. She made her acting debut in 2015 in the film Belle & Sebastian: The Adventure Continues.