Whatever happened to your favorite star from back in the day? Where Are They Now catches up with former child actors, TV favorites, pop stars, and one-hit wonders — what they did after the spotlight moved on, and where they are today.
These profiles are built from on-the-record interviews, official announcements, and reports from reputable media. No speculation, no nostalgia-bait without substance — just what is actually known, with sources and dates.
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Where Is Ilan Mitchell-Smith Now? Professor & Author
Ilan Mitchell-Smith played Wyatt in Weird Science (1985), then left acting for academia. He is now a professor of medieval literature at Cal
Where Is Danny Lloyd Now? Teacher & Shining Legacy
Danny Lloyd played Danny Torrance in The Shining (1980), then became a biology professor in Kentucky. He is not the footballer Danny Lloyd.
Where Is Barret Oliver Now? Photographer & Author
Barret Oliver played Bastian in The NeverEnding Story (1984), then left acting for 19th-century photography and wrote A History of the Woodb
Where Is Ariana Richards Now? Painter & Jurassic Star
Ariana Richards played Lex Murphy in Jurassic Park (1993) and became a professional painter in Oregon after graduating Skidmore College in 2
What Happened to Peter Ostrum? Vet & Netflix Cameo 2026
Peter Ostrum played Charlie Bucket in Willy Wonka (1971), declined a three-film deal, and became a veterinarian. He made a Netflix cameo in
What Happened to Erik von Detten? Disney to Finance
Erik von Detten played Josh in The Princess Diaries and voiced Sid in Toy Story, then left acting at 25 for finance. He married Angela in 20