child actor

They Played ‘Katie’ On School of Rock. See Rivkah Reyes Now At 31

By Dannielle Beardsley | October 6, 2023

Whether you like a lot of music in your movies, movies that just have a lot of music in them, or think Jack Black is funny, you’ve seen the movie School of Rock. If you have, actor Rivkah Reyes (they/them) just might be familiar. They played the cello player who took to bass in an instant, Katie. But, are they still rocking out? Let’s find out.

What Ever Happened to Actor Kevin Jamal Woods?

By Nick Lee | November 18, 2023

In the world of child actors, many shine brightly for a brief moment and then fade away from the limelight. Kevin Jamal Woods, best known for his role as “Stymie Beard” in the 1994 feature film adaptation of “The Little Rascals,” is one such actor who captured the hearts of many during his time on screen.

But where is he now, and what has he been up to since his days as a young actor?

He Played Ray in Jerry Maguire. See Jonathan Lipnicki Now at 32

By Alyssa Blackmon | October 26, 2023

Jonathan Lipnicki - Jerry Maguire

Jonathan Lipnicki is most remembered for the breakout performance that stole the hearts of the world in Jerry Maguire. But what has he been doing since that role?

He was born in October of 1990 in Westlake Village, California to Joseph Lipnicki and Rhonda Rosen. They’re a proud Jewish family, and Jonathan is still very active in speaking out against antisemitism today.

She Played Nattie in Mrs. Doubtfire. See Mara Wilson Now at 36

By Ross Tyson | September 11, 2023

It’s hard to believe it’s been 30 years since Mara Wilson charmed audiences as Robin Williams’ precocious young daughter Natalie in the 1993 hit comedy Mrs. Doubtfire.

With her adorable smile and sharp comic timing, Wilson was one of the most popular child actors of the 1990s. But where has she been for the past couple decades?

She Played Veruca Salt in Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory. See Now at 65

By Nick Lee | November 18, 2023

Everyone agrees that Veruca Salt should have been given some of the Fizzy Lifting Drinks and set free like a drifting balloon, right? It’s impressive just how much of a terror Julia Dawn Cole made the character in Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, especially considering how kind the actress is in real life. With acting chops like that, where did she go?

She Played Newt in Aliens. See Carrie Henn Now at 46

By Ross Tyson | April 6, 2023

Aliens is one of the greatest movies of all time, full stop, and one of the parts that makes everything flow together is Carrie Henn’s performance as the scared, lone child survivor Newt. Henn made the character feel real as if she was a real survivor of the terrible xenomorph slaughter. So with Aliens as a strong debut, where did Henn go?

He Played Peter on The Brady Bunch. See Christopher Knight Now at 65

By Nick Lee | September 21, 2023

The Brady Bunch may not be much of a popular name anymore, being mostly relegated to memes about Marsha and Jan, but there’s no denying it had some hardcore pull in the 70s. Enough pull that former star Christopher Knight has been able to coast along on the popularity fairly comfortably since, at least.

She Played Lex in Jurassic Park. See Ariana Richards Now at 43

By Alyssa Blackmon | November 2, 2023

You might recognize Ariana Richards from the iconic film Jurassic Park where she played Lex Murphy, the granddaughter of the park’s founder. But what has she been doing since the 1993 blockbuster?

She Played Young Jenny In Forrest Gump. See Hanna Hall Now at 38

By Nick Lee | September 5, 2023

Forrest Gump is one of the most iconic movies of its generation, helping solidify Tom Hanks as one of America’s favorite actors (fresh off his Oscar for Philadelphia the year before). But what about the other actors from Forrest Gump, like Hanna Hall, who played the young version of Jenny Curran in the film?

Whatever Happened To Miko Hughes, ‘Gage’ From Pet Cemetery?

By Isaiah Swanson | April 6, 2023

Miko Hughes has one of those faces that every child of the 90s remembers! Whether he was a creepy kid slashing his way through horror movies or the lovable brat antagonizing the Tanner kids in Full House, Hughes raised the bar for child actors, ultimately becoming one of the most prolific in history!

Whatever Happened To Kristin Herrera From ‘Zoey 101’?

By Nick Lee | February 7, 2023

If you grew up in the mid-to-late 2000s, then you probably watched the Nickelodeon series, Zoey 101. And, if you did, you’re probably familiar with the character Kristin Herrera played.

Whatever Happened to ‘Little Giants’ Actor, Shawna Waldron?

By Ashley Tripp | April 7, 2023

The 1990s had a boom of movies starring child actors. Films like The Sandlot and Little Rascals captured our hearts with their adorable and quirky stars.