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List Of Former Child Actors From The United States
This is a list of former child actors and teen actors from the United States. These notable actors were age 17 or younger at the time they started acting, but are currently 18 or older or are deceased. A * Lee Aaker (1943–2021) * Brandon Quintin Adams (born 1979) * Maude Adams (1872–1953) * Seth Adkins (born 1989) * Ben Affleck (born 1972) * Casey Affleck (born 1975) * Siena Agudong (born 2004) * Christina Aguilera (born 1980) * Lassie Lou Ahern (1920–2018) * Peggy Ahern (1917–2012) * Liam Aiken (born 1990) * Lexi Ainsworth (born 1992) * Jessica Alba (born 1981) * Wally Albright (1925–1999) * Kristen Alderson (born 1991) * Phillip Alford (born 1948) * Tatyana Ali (born 1979) * Chad Allen (born 1974) * Chet Allen (1939–1984) * Viola Allen (1869–1948) * Lindsey Alley (born 1977) * Sherry Alberoni (born 1946) * Bridgette Andersen (1975–1997) * Melissa Sue Anderson (born 1962) * Bobby Anderson (1933–2008) * June Angela (born 1959) * Asher Angel (born 2002) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lee Aaker
Lee William Aaker (September 25, 1943 – April 1, 2021)Goldrup, Tom & Goldrup, Jim (2002) Growing Up on the Set: Interviews with 39 Former Child Actors of Classic Film and Television', McFarland & Co Inc, , pp. 5–12 was an American child actor, producer, carpenter, and ski instructor known for his appearance as Rusty of "B-Company" in the 1950s television program '' The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin''. He was the final surviving cast member of the series. In 1952, Lee Aaker appeared in ''Desperate Search'' with Howard Keel and Keenan Wynn. Early years Aaker's mother, Mrs. Myles Wilbour, was the owner of a dancing school in Los Angeles. (Another source says that she "ran a children's theatre academy" and that when Aaker was 4, she had him "singing and dancing at local clubs.") Film On television as a young child, he started appearing uncredited at the age of 8 in films such as '' The Greatest Show on Earth'' (1952) and ''High Noon'' (1952). He quickly moved to featured statu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chad Allen (actor)
Chad Allen (born June 5, 1974) is an American psychologist and retired actor. Beginning his career at the age of seven, Allen is a three-time Young Artist Award winner and GLAAD Media Award honoree. He was a teen idol during the late 1980s as David Witherspoon on the NBC family drama '' Our House'' and as Zach Nichols on the NBC sitcom ''My Two Dads'' before transitioning to an adult career as Matthew Cooper on the CBS western drama '' Dr. Quinn: Medicine Woman''. He announced his retirement from acting in April 2015. Early life Allen was born Chad Allen Lazzari on June 5, 1974, in Cerritos, California, and grew up in Artesia. He has a twin sister named Charity and a brother named Steve Lazzari who works for Union Pacific Railroad. Allen is of predominantly Italian origin, with a "dose" of German origin. He was raised in a "strict" Roman Catholic household and regards himself as being a "deeply spiritual person" because of his upbringing. Allen attended St. John Bosco High Schoo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alison Arngrim
Alison Margaret Arngrim (born January 18, 1962) is an American actress and author. Beginning her television career at the age of twelve, Arngrim is a Young Artist Award– Former Child Star "Lifetime Achievement" Award honoree, best known for her portrayal of Nellie Oleson on the NBC television series ''Little House on the Prairie'' from 1974 to 1982. Early life Arngrim's father, Thor Arngrim, was a Canadian-born Hollywood manager. Her mother, Norma MacMillan of Vancouver, British Columbia, was an actress who provided the voices for characters as Casper on '' Casper the Friendly Ghost'', as Gumby on '' Gumby'', as Davey on ''Davey and Goliath'', and Sweet Polly Purebred on ''Underdog'', as well as other animated children's programs. Her brother Stefan (b. 1955) was also a child actor, perhaps best known for his role as Barry Lockridge on the Irwin Allen science fiction television series, '' Land of the Giants''. Arngrim has claimed that her brother sexually molested her fr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Allisyn Ashley Arm
Allisyn Ashley Snyder (née Arm; born April 25, 1996) is an American actress, writer, artist, and director. She is known on screen for her main role as Zora Lancaster on ''Sonny with a Chance'' and its spin-off ''So Random!'' as well as Heather Wilmore on NBC's '' A.P. Bio''. She is the co-owner of Watch The Footage Productions and has been producing since 2016. Early life Snyder was born Allisyn Ashley Arm on April 25, 1996, in Glendale, California, to Steven "Steve" and Anjanette "Anji" Kalanick Arm. Her mother is the half-sister of Uber co-founder and former CEO Travis Kalanick. At the age of four, her parents saw her fascination with theater and enrolled her in acting school where she was discovered by Lynne Marks who became her manager. Career Acting career Snyder appeared in over 60 commercials throughout her childhood. In May 2002, she made her first television appearance on the medical drama series: ''Strong Medicine''. She would go on to make appearances in episodes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ashley Argota
Ashley Argota (born January 9, 1993) is an American actress and singer. She is known for her roles on television, such as Lulu on the Nickelodeon sitcom '' True Jackson, VP'', and Kelly on the Nickelodeon sitcom ''Bucket & Skinner's Epic Adventures''. Early life Argota was born in Redlands, California to Filipino parents. She graduated in high school from Connections Academy, an online virtual high school. She began her professional career as contestant on the Arsenio Hall-hosted ''Star Search'' on CBS in 2003. Career Argota's first acting role was an appearance in the 2007 independent film ''Schooled''. In 2008 Argota was cast on the Nickelodeon comedy television series '' True Jackson, VP'', playing the role of Lulu one of the best friends of True Jackson (Keke Palmer). As a singer, Argota has released two independent albums ''Dreams Come True'' (2006) and ''Ashley'' (2007). In 2011 Argota was cast as the female lead, Kelly, in another Nickelodeon comedy series ''Bucket & Ski ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Christina Applegate
Christina Applegate (born November 25, 1971) is an American actress. As a child actress, she gained recognition for starring as Kelly Bundy in the Fox sitcom '' Married... with Children'' (1987–1997). Applegate established a successful film and television career in her adult years, winning a Primetime Emmy Award from seven nominations as well as nominations for four Golden Globe Awards and a Tony Award. Applegate starred in the title role of the NBC sitcom ''Jesse'' (1998–2000), which earned her a Golden Globe Award nomination. She received a Primetime Emmy Award for her guest role in the NBC sitcom ''Friends'' (2002–2003). For her role in the Broadway revival of '' Sweet Charity'' (2005), she earned a nomination for the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical. She went on to star in the ABC sitcom ''Samantha Who?'' (2007–2009), for which she received two Primetime Emmy Award and Golden Globe Award nominations; the NBC sitcom '' Up All Night'' (2011–2012); and th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Asher Angel
Asher Dov Angel (born September 6, 2002) is an American actor. He began his career as a child actor in the 2008 film '' Jolene'', starring Jessica Chastain. He is known for his role as Jonah Beck in the 2017 Disney Channel series ''Andi Mack''. In 2019, Angel portrayed Billy Batson in the DC Extended Universe film '' Shazam!'' Personal life Angel was born in Phoenix, Arizona, and lived in Paradise Valley, Arizona. His parents are Jody and Coco Angel, and he is the oldest of three siblings, with a brother and sister. He is Jewish. He sings and plays the guitar. Career At the age of 5, Angel appeared in the 2008 film '' Jolene''. Angel started his career by appearing in numerous theater productions. At the age of 7, Desert Stages Theatre held auditions for the musical ''Oliver!'' and, with his parents' permission, Angel auditioned and won a role in the production. His mother promised to take him to Los Angeles if he "put in the work and id30 ocalshows", and he went on to act in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
June Angela
June Angela Profanato (born August 18, 1959) is an American actress, singer, and dancer. Her best-known role is that of Julie, the mainstay member of the Short Circus band that was featured in the PBS children's television series ''The Electric Company'' during its entire six-year run. Early years Working since age 5, she considered her American-Asian self, half culturally inhibited and reserved, and the other half brazenly bold with a New York state of mind as an East Coaster. In the attempt to straighten out her pigeon-toed feet, she was first-assigned to ballet lessons by her supportive parents. Plowing a trail beyond her early beginnings of ballet, jazz and tap, she always knew what she wanted to do. However, her parents had rules. There was no room to be a show biz brat or she would be out. She also had to do well with her school work. She adhered to household parameters and graduated from SUNY Empire State College at the age of 18. There were no Asian-American role model ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bobby Anderson (actor)
Robert James Anderson (March 6, 1933 – June 6, 2008) was an American child actor and television producer, whose roles included young George Bailey in ''It's a Wonderful Life''. Life and career Bobby Anderson was born in Hollywood, to a show business family. He was the son of Eugene Randolph Anderson, an assistant director and production manager, and Marie Augusta Fleischer, and his brothers and cousins were editors and production managers in their own right. He was also the nephew, by marriage, of directors William Beaudine and James Flood, both of whom were married to Anderson's mother's sisters. Anderson's film career as an actor was brief. In addition to his featured role as Young George Bailey in ''It's a Wonderful Life'', Anderson had a cameo in '' The Grapes of Wrath''. He appeared in the TV show ''Spin and Marty'' and he made his last film in 1956. Anderson enlisted in the Navy during the Korean War, serving as a photographer on aircraft carriers. After his time in t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Melissa Sue Anderson
Melissa Sue Anderson (born September 26, 1962) is an American-Canadian actress. She began her career as a child actress after appearing in several commercials in Los Angeles. Anderson is known for her role as Mary Ingalls in the NBC drama series '' Little House on the Prairie'' (1974–1983), for which she received a nomination for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series. She is also known for film roles that include Vivian in ''Midnight Offerings'' (1981), Ginny in the slasher film '' Happy Birthday to Me'' (1981), and Alex in the ''ABC Afterschool Special'', '' Which Mother Is Mine?'' (1979). Anderson became a naturalized citizen of Canada in 2007. In 2010, she published ''The Way I See It: A Look Back at My Life on Little House'', an autobiographical account of her years acting in ''Little House on the Prairie''. Early life Anderson was born on September 26, 1962, in Berkeley, California, the second of two daughters, to James and Marion And ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bridgette Andersen
Bridgette Andersen (July 11, 19751997) was an American child actress and child model. She starred in 1982's ''Savannah Smiles'', for which she received her first of four Youth in Film Award nominations. Personal life Andersen was born on July 11, 1975, to Frank and Teresa Andersen. By April 1982, she lived in Malibu, California, with her parents, younger sister Angelica, and two brothers. As an infant, Angelica appeared in television advertisements for Bank of America and Mervyn's. A reader since age two-and-a-half, the '' Havre Daily News'' reported that six-year-old Andersen had "a staggering IQ". Her favorite author was Ernest Hemingway, and her favorite book was '' The Old Man and the Sea''. A fan of the TV series '' Diff'rent Strokes'' and '' Silver Spoons'', she decided to pursue acting, and aspired to produce and direct films as well. Andersen died of an opioid overdose in 1997, in Los Angeles County, California, at the age of 21. Career During a February 1983 i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sherry Alberoni
Sharyn Eileen "Sherry" Alberoni (born December 4, 1946) is a former child American actress. Alberoni got her start as a Mouseketeer on the weekday ABC television program ''The Mickey Mouse Club''. As an adult, she became a voice artist for Hanna-Barbera Productions. Besides providing voices for numerous incidental characters in series such as '' Jeannie'', Alberoni is best known as the voice of nasty rich-girl Alexandra Cabot from '' Josie and the Pussycats''; "superhero-in-training" Wendy from the first season of ''Super Friends''; the heroic robot Bo in '' Mighty Orbots''; and Glumdalclitch in ''The Three Worlds of Gulliver''. In 1971, she starred alongside Patty Andrews in the Sherman Brothers stage musical, '' Victory Canteen''. Background Alberoni was born in Cleveland, Ohio, the youngest of three children. After her family moved to California, Alberoni started modeling at age two, and shortly after, took up dancing lessons, joining her older brother Roy. She also learned t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
