Many child actors achieve fame early in life, only to later choose careers far removed from the entertainment industry. Danny Bonaduce, Jeff Cohen, and Peter Ostrum are three notable examples of this trend.
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00:00 - Intro
00:36 - Jay North
03:07 - Jeff Cohen
05:56 - Peter Ostrum
08:11 - Outro
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Jay North found almost overnight fame his role as Dennis Mitchell in "Dennis the Menace," – a popular TV series that aired from 1959 to 1963. Despite his early success, North struggled with the pressures of fame and the challenging dynamics behind the scenes. As he grew older, he found it difficult to secure roles that were not typecast. Eventually, North left acting and pursued a career as a corrections officer. He found stability and purpose in this new role, serving at the Florida Department of Corrections for several years.
Jeff Cohen, known for his role as Chunk in the 1985 film "The Goonies," took a different route after his acting career. Following his time as a child actor, Cohen decided to pursue higher education. He attended the University of California, Berkeley, and later earned a law degree from UCLA School of Law. Today, Cohen is a successful entertainment lawyer and co-founder of Cohen & Gardner, LLP, a firm based in Beverly Hills. His unique understanding of the entertainment industry has made him a respected figure in legal circles.
Peter Ostrum, who played Charlie Bucket in the 1971 film "Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory," had perhaps the most surprising post-acting career. Even though the film was a major success, Ostrum decided not to pursue an acting career afterward. Instead, he pursued a career in veterinary medicine. He earned a degree in veterinary science and became a veterinarian specializing in dairy cattle. Ostrum has spoken positively about his decision to leave Hollywood, finding fulfillment in his work as a veterinarian.
These three individuals illustrate how child actors can successfully transition into different fields, finding new passions and careers outside of the spotlight.
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Once a Beloved Child Star, Now He Works a 9 to 5
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00:00 - Intro
00:36 - Jay North
03:07 - Jeff Cohen
05:56 - Peter Ostrum
08:11 - Outro
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Jay North found almost overnight fame his role as Dennis Mitchell in "Dennis the Menace," – a popular TV series that aired from 1959 to 1963. Despite his early success, North struggled with the pressures of fame and the challenging dynamics behind the scenes. As he grew older, he found it difficult to secure roles that were not typecast. Eventually, North left acting and pursued a career as a corrections officer. He found stability and purpose in this new role, serving at the Florida Department of Corrections for several years.
Jeff Cohen, known for his role as Chunk in the 1985 film "The Goonies," took a different route after his acting career. Following his time as a child actor, Cohen decided to pursue higher education. He attended the University of California, Berkeley, and later earned a law degree from UCLA School of Law. Today, Cohen is a successful entertainment lawyer and co-founder of Cohen & Gardner, LLP, a firm based in Beverly Hills. His unique understanding of the entertainment industry has made him a respected figure in legal circles.
Peter Ostrum, who played Charlie Bucket in the 1971 film "Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory," had perhaps the most surprising post-acting career. Even though the film was a major success, Ostrum decided not to pursue an acting career afterward. Instead, he pursued a career in veterinary medicine. He earned a degree in veterinary science and became a veterinarian specializing in dairy cattle. Ostrum has spoken positively about his decision to leave Hollywood, finding fulfillment in his work as a veterinarian.
These three individuals illustrate how child actors can successfully transition into different fields, finding new passions and careers outside of the spotlight.
FactsVerse Presents: Once a Beloved Child Star, Now He Works a 9 to 5
Once a Beloved Child Star, Now He Works a 9 to 5
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