Brendan Fraser
Later: When Brendan Fraser broke out as Link the caveman in the 1992 cult classic, he only had a handful of roles under his belt. Encino Man.
Now: After a series of blockbuster movies in the 1990s and early 2000s – Mummy franchise, school ties And George of the Forest — Fraser took a break from the industry and returned in 2022. Whale, The movie for which he won the Best Actor Oscar. He has three grown sons from his ex-wife Afton Smith and is currently dating Jeanne Moore. Up next, he will star in Martin Scorsese’s movie. Killer of the Flower Bear.
Ke Huy Quan
Later: Ke Huy Quan started his career as a child star in 80s classics. Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom And goonis. Role played as encino man it was short and also one of the last of this period; He also took a break from acting after 2002.
Now: Quan also won the Oscars grand prize this year and took home the Best Supporting Actor award. Everything Everywhere at the Same Time. He joined the squad of 2023’s. chinese american, I hope more roles to come. He has been married to his wife Echo for over 20 years.
Sean Astin
Later: Another goonies Alumni Sean Astin had appeared in several movies before taking on the role of the young Dave Morgan who found Link in a block of ice in his backyard. Encino Man.
Now: Astin has been a stable presence in Hollywood and stars in everything. Rudy And Lord of the Rings trilogy Stranger Things He and his wife, Christine Harrell, have three daughters together.
Pauly Beach
Later: Pauly Shore was everywhere in the ’80s and ’90s and replays scenes as Dave’s friend Stanley “Stoney” Brown, who helps navigate the ups and downs of high school while keeping an eye on Link.
Now: Shore returned to the big screen with raunchy comedy in September 2020 after a 10-year hiatus from acting to concentrate on his stand-up tours and podcasts. Guesthouse, It became one of Netflix’s most watched movies that year.
Megan Ward
Later: Like many of her colleagues, Megan Ward had her big break. Encino Man, Robyn Sweeney as the object of Dave’s affections.
Now: Ward’s career Friends And west wing with General Hospital, In which he starred from 2007 to 2020. Michael Shore is married and has two children.
Michael DeLuise
Later: Michael DeLuise has been acting for over 10 years. A big family And 21 Jump Street When he brings drama (and laughs) as Robyn’s jealous boyfriend Matt Wilson.
Now: Like many of her costars, she has stayed busy, starring in movies and TV shows. SeaQuest 2032, NYPD Blue And Gilmore Girls. He is the son of actor/comedian Dom DeLuise.
Rose McGowan
Later: encino man It was one of Rose McGowan’s first roles, but the role of Nora, a friend of Dave and Stoney’s, was minor. But it got him into a fast-moving career that accelerated throughout the ’90s and 2000s.
Now: McGowan continued to find continued success in films such as: jaw crusher (1999), Grinder (2007) and Machete (2010) and similar series Charmed. She was one of the first women to speak out against disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein, and she spearheaded the movement known as the #MeToo movement (though she sometimes criticized it). She has since stepped back from acting to focus on activism.
Robin Tunney
Later: Robin Tunney, another ’90s sweetheart, made her big screen debut with a small role. Encino Man, as Ella.
Now: Tunney worked steadily for the rest of the decade—perhaps most notably on youth hits. Craft And Imperial Records – and more recently found a home mentalist. She and longtime love Nicky Marmet have two children.
Richard Masur
Later: Character actor Richard Masur – perhaps the most Rhoda And One day – He joined the cast as Dave’s father.
Now: Masur has not stopped since then, with over 150 credits to his name. Fences, Girl And My Girl 2, Orange is the New Black And Younger.
Mariette Hartley
Later: Mariette Hartley received seven Emmy nominations (and The Incredible Hulk) on behalf of before coming forward encino man As Dave’s mother.
Now: Continuing work in films and television, A Life to Live, Law and Order: Special Victims Unit and recently, 9-1-1, as well as the theatre.