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6 former child stars who now work behind the camera

Talia LakritzSep 15, 2022, 19:23 IST

Jeff Cohen, who played Chunk in "The Goonies," is now an entertainment lawyer.Warner Bros. Pictures, Michael Buckner/Getty Images for Entertainment Weekly

  • Ron Howard was a child star in the 1960s and became an Oscar-winning director.
  • Former "Home Improvement" star Jonathan Taylor Thomas directed episodes of "Last Man Standing."
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"The Wonder Years" star Fred Savage began acting at age 9.

Fred Savage in "The Wonder Years."Walt Disney Television/Getty Images

Savage is still acting, but he also works behind the camera as a director.

Fred Savage.Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images
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Jeff Cohen played the clumsy Chunk in 1985's "The Goonies."

Jeff Cohen as Chunk in "The Goonies."Warner Bros. Pictures

He stayed in the industry as an entertainment lawyer.

Jeff Cohen in 2013.Michael Buckner/Getty Images for Entertainment Weekly
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Peter Billingsley played Ralphie Parker in the holiday classic "A Christmas Story" in 1983.

Peter Billingsley in "A Christmas Story" in 1983.Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer/Getty Images

Billingsley now works behind the scenes as a producer and director.

Peter Billingsley in 2018.VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty Images
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Sarah Polley got her big break playing Ramona Quimby in the TV show "Ramona" based on the book series by Beverly Cleary.

Sarah Polley as a child actor.Dick Loek/Toronto Star via Getty Images

Polley is now a producer, director, and Oscar-nominated screenwriter.

Sarah Polley in 2017.Joe Scarnici/Getty Images
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Ron Howard rose to fame as Opie on "The Andy Griffith Show" in the 1960s.

Ron Howard in 1960s.Silver Screen Collection/Getty Images

He pivoted to directing and won an Oscar for best director for "A Beautiful Mind" in 2002.

Ron Howard.Tim P. Whitby/Getty Images
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Jonathan Taylor Thomas starred in "Home Improvement" throughout the '90s.

Jonathan Taylor Thomas.Getty Images

He took a break from acting before returning to Hollywood as a director.

Jonathan Taylor Thomas directing an episode of "Last Man Standing."Richard Cartwright/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images
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