THEN & NOW: The cast of 'Ferris Bueller's Day Off'

Anjelica Oswald,Talia LakritzJul 31, 2020, 01:35 IST

Matthew Broderick of "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" then and now.Paramount Pictures, Walter McBride/FilmMagi/Getty Images

"Ferris Bueller's Day Off" came out in 1986.
Matthew Broderick, who played Ferris Bueller, is now married to Sarah Jessica Parker and has continued to act.
Jennifer Grey played Ferris' sister, starred in "Dirty Dancing" a year later, and now appears in "The Conners."

It's been 34 years since "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" first hit theaters, and the John Hughes comedy has become iconic.

Bueller (Matthew Broderick) pretends he's sick and ditches school with his best friends, Cameron (Alan Ruck) and Sloane (Mia Sara), and the trio's memorable day off takes them to a museum, to see a parade, and even results in a destroyed car.

Life has moved pretty fast since then, so here's what the cast has been up to.

Matthew Broderick got his start in theater and even won a Tony before playing the school-skipping Ferris Bueller.

Matthew Broderick in the movie. Paramount Pictures

Now married to Sarah Jessica Parker of "Sex and The City" fame, Broderick has continued to act.

Matthew Broderick and Sarah Jessica Parker. Andrew Toth/Getty Images

Alan Ruck had starred alongside Broderick on Broadway in 1985, and he had only appeared in two films before playing Ferris' hypochondriac best friend, Cameron.

Alan Ruck in "Ferris Bueller's Day Off." Paramount Pictures

He is starring as Connor Roy in "Succession."

Alan Ruck present-day. Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images

Portraying Ferris' girlfriend, Sloane, was Mia Sara in her second ever movie role.

Mia Sara in "Ferris Bueller's Day Off." Paramount Pictures

She went on to play Harley Quinn in the short-lived drama "Birds of Prey" and Princess Langwidere in "The Witches of Oz."

Mia Sara in "The Witches of Oz." MarVista Entertainment.

Jennifer Grey was early into her career when she was cast as Ferris' sister.

Jennifer Grey. Paramount Pictures

She was the season 11 winner of "Dancing With the Stars," and she starred in the Amazon comedy "Red Oaks."

Jennifer Grey today. Charley Gallay/Getty Images

Charlie Sheen played a delinquent at the police station in "Ferris Bueller's Day Off."

Charlie Sheen in "Ferris Bueller's Day Off." Paramount Pictures

He went on to star in a number of successful films. He transitioned to a successful TV career with "Two and a Half Men," but alcohol and drug struggles ultimately led to his contract being terminated.

Charlie Sheen. Charley Gallay/Getty Images

He went on to star in a number of successful films. He transitioned to a successful TV career with "Two and a Half Men," but alcohol and drug struggles ultimately led to his contract being terminated.

Jeffrey Jones played the uptight principal in "Ferris Bueller's Day Off."

Jeffrey Jones. Paramount Pictures

He went on to star in films such as "Beetlejuice" and "Sleepy Hollow."

Jeffrey Jones in "Deadwood." HBO

Ben Stein played the economics teacher — whose repetition of "Bueller" has become iconic — as his second acting gig.

Ben Stein in "Ferris Bueller's Day Off." YouTube/movieclips

He has continued to act and do voiceover work, and he served as a panelist on "Cavuto on Business."

Ben Stein today. Imeh Akpanudosen/Getty Images

Edie McClurg played the sweet assistant to the principal in "Ferris."

Edie McClurg. Paramount Pictures

McClurg has more than 100 credits to her name, including voiceover work in "The Little Mermaid," "Frozen," and "Zootopia."

Edie McClurg present-day. Kevin Winter/Getty Images

Cindy Pickett was largely known for her TV roles before she played Ferris' mom.

Cindy Pickett in "Ferris Bueller's Day Off." Paramount Pictures

She's since appeared in shows including "Burn Notice" and "The Mentalist."

Cindy Pickett in "The Mentalist." CBS

Lyman Ward had mostly appeared on TV before he played Ferris' father.

Lyman Ward in "Ferris Bueller's Day Off." Paramount Pictures

He's continued to act, playing a secret service agent in "Independence Day" and a teacher in "Not Another Teen Movie."

Lyman Ward in "Transparent." Amazon

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THEN & NOW: The cast of 'Ferris Bueller's Day Off'

Matthew Broderick got his start in theater and even won a Tony before playing the school-skipping Ferris Bueller.

Now married to Sarah Jessica Parker of "Sex and The City" fame, Broderick has continued to act.

Alan Ruck had starred alongside Broderick on Broadway in 1985, and he had only appeared in two films before playing Ferris' hypochondriac best friend, Cameron.

He is starring as Connor Roy in "Succession."

Portraying Ferris' girlfriend, Sloane, was Mia Sara in her second ever movie role.

She went on to play Harley Quinn in the short-lived drama "Birds of Prey" and Princess Langwidere in "The Witches of Oz."

Jennifer Grey was early into her career when she was cast as Ferris' sister.

She was the season 11 winner of "Dancing With the Stars," and she starred in the Amazon comedy "Red Oaks."

Charlie Sheen played a delinquent at the police station in "Ferris Bueller's Day Off."

He went on to star in a number of successful films. He transitioned to a successful TV career with "Two and a Half Men," but alcohol and drug struggles ultimately led to his contract being terminated.

Jeffrey Jones played the uptight principal in "Ferris Bueller's Day Off."

He went on to star in films such as "Beetlejuice" and "Sleepy Hollow."

Ben Stein played the economics teacher — whose repetition of "Bueller" has become iconic — as his second acting gig.

He has continued to act and do voiceover work, and he served as a panelist on "Cavuto on Business."

Edie McClurg played the sweet assistant to the principal in "Ferris."

McClurg has more than 100 credits to her name, including voiceover work in "The Little Mermaid," "Frozen," and "Zootopia."

Cindy Pickett was largely known for her TV roles before she played Ferris' mom.

She's since appeared in shows including "Burn Notice" and "The Mentalist."

Lyman Ward had mostly appeared on TV before he played Ferris' father.

He's continued to act, playing a secret service agent in "Independence Day" and a teacher in "Not Another Teen Movie."