Animal House Cast: Where Are They Now?
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John Landis continues to write, direct, produce and act. His best known works include Blues Brothers, Trading Places, Coming to America, Blues Brothers 2000 and HBO's "Dream On."
John Blutarski - President of the United States, Washington, D.C.
John Belushi died from a drug overdose at age 33 on March 5, 1982. His other films include Goin' South, 1941, Blues Brothers, Continental Divide and Neighbors. He was also a regular during the early days of Saturday Night Live.
Chip Diller - has become a preacher after seeing Jesus in his beef and broccoli dinner at a Chinese restaurant.
Kevin Bacon continues to act and be within six degrees of everyone on earth. His best known works since Animal House are Diner, Footloose, Tremors, A Few Good Men and Apollo 13. Kevin also devotes significant time promoting his band, the Bacon Brothers.
Lawrence Kroger '66 - Editor, National Lampoon Magazine
Tom Hulce made a name for himself with Amadeus (1984), four years after Animal House. He has also appeared in Fearless (1993), Parenthood (1989) and in Disney's animated The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996) as the voice of Quasimodo. He also appeared in three episodes of St. Elsewhere during its first season. Today he will usually be found producing and directing for the stage in Seattle, where he now lives.
Professor Dave Jennings
Donald Sutherland has a long line of great films, including M*A*S*H, Little Murders, Ordinary People, Kelly's Heroes, The Dirty Dozen, Klute, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and The Eye of the Needle. TV guest appearances include "The Avengers" and "The Simpsons."
Eric Stratton '63 - Gynecologist to the stars, Beverly Hills, CA
Tim Matheson continues to act regularly, with more than 50 film and TV credits since Animal House. he's an Emmy nominee for his role as the vice president in "The West Wing." He played the father of a college cutup in "Van Wilder," and starred in and directed Showtime's "In the Company of Spies." At 16 he created the voice of Jonny Quest for the Saturday morning cartoon series. He had more than 20 film and television credits before making Animal House, including Divorce American Style; Yours, Mine and Ours; Magnum Force and "Bonanza." His best known films since Animal House include 1941, Fletch, A Very Brady Sequel, and She's All That.
Donald Schoenstein (and Katy) - A documentarian who has (repeatedly) married and divorced his college sweetheart Katy.
Peter Riegert continues to act. He appeared regularly on the "Sopranos" as an assembly man, and now appears on "Law & Order: SVU." His most recent films are Traffic with Michael Douglas and How to Kill Your Neighbor's Dog with Kenneth Branagh. His best known work since Animal House are Local Hero, Crossing Delancy and The Mask. He also appeared in episodes of "M*A*S*H" and the final episode of "Seinfeld" as Kimbrough.
Robert Hoover '63 - Public defender, Baltimore, MD
James Widdoes has directed and/or produced many episodes for various TV series. Some of these include "Just The Ten of Us", "Empty Nest", "Anything But Love", "Harry and the Hendersons", "Boston Common", "Brother's Keeper", "Reba", "8 Simple Rules" and "The King of Queens." He is married to Brooks Hendrie, and has two sons, Charles Landauer and Sumner Dickinson.
Daniel Simpson Day '63 - On the run from Interpol for various unspecified offenses
Bruce McGill, a native of San Antonio, Texas, and a graduate of the University of Texas, continues to stay very busy as an actor. His long list of character roles includes work in Ali, Legally Blonde 2 and as Ernest Hemingway in Waiting for the Moon. He played Yankee manager Ralph Houk in Billy Crystal's 61* for HBO. Other notable films include The Legend of Baggar Vance, The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez, Silkwood, My Cousin Vinny, Cliffhanger, Courage Under Fire, Runaway Jury, and Cinderella Man. He had a recurring role as Jack Dalton on "McGuyver" and has guested on "Gideon's Crossing," "Miami Vice," "Home Improvement," "Walker, Texas Ranger," "Star Trek: Voyager," and "Law & Order: Criminal Intent," among others.
Kent Dorfman '66 - Sensitivity trainer, Cleveland, OH; says he lost weight by injecting himself with the urine of pregnant women
Stephen Furst, now known for his work in television's "St. Elsewhere" and "Babylon 5", inked a multipicture directing deal with Harvey Entertainment and Matty Simmons. He provides the voice of one of the Space Rangers in Disney's new animated television series, Buzz Lightyear of Star Command. Notworthy films include National Lampoon's Class Reunion and The Dream Team. He's guested in many TV series, such as "McGuyver" and "Dream On."
(Donald Schoenstein and) Katy - Married her college sweetheart "Boon" Schoenstein. Then divorced him. Then remarried him. Then divorced him. Remarried, etc.
Karen Allen has returned to her first love — textile arts! — by opening Karen Allen—Fiber Arts. She also teaches acting at a college in the Berkshires area. Film highlights since Animal House include The Wanderers, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Starman, Scrooged, The Perfect Storm and In the Bedroom. You can find out all about her career at my Karen Allen Page.
Doug Neidermeyer - Killed by his own troops in Vietnam
Mark Metcalf now owns a restaurant in Mequon, Wis., called "Libby Montana" and continues to keep busy as an actor. He recently appeared in The Warden of Red Rock with James Caan, David Carridine and Brian Dennehey on the USA Network. Other notable films include Head Over Heals and A Reason to Believe. He had a recurring role as Maestro on "Seinfeld" and has guested on "Ally McBeal," "JAG," "Party of Five," and "Star Trek: Voyager" among others.
Harold Ramis has become a very successful writer, director and producer. His Ocean Pictures production company is in the third year of a three-year first-look writing, producing and directing deal with 20th Century Fox. The pact moved Ramis' company from his previous first-look deal at Columbia Pictures, where he had been housed for five years. Ramis will continue to be based out of his Chicago office. His long string of successful films include Caddyshack, Stripes, Ghostbusters, Baby Boom, Groundhog Day, Multiplicity, and Analyze This and That.
Chris Miller has a new book out. Wild and hilarious, THE REAL ANIMAL HOUSE is a must-read for any fan of the film and anyone who remembers their college days as a blur of great parties and solid friendships.
Dean Wormer - became a voice of choice for video games including "Command & Conquer" and "Earth & Beyond." John Vernon died February 1, 2005 at age 72.
Barbara "Babs" Jensen - a tour guide at Universal Studios in Hollywood
Martha Smith, a former Playboy Playmate, went on to co-star as Francine Desmond in the TV series “Scarecrow and Mrs. King.”
Mandy Pepperidge
Mary Louise Weller retired from acting in the 1980s and now raises horses. She trained with the U.S. Equestrian Team as a teenager and has ridden competitively. She is now married and travels the horse show circuit in an RV with her new hubby.
Clorette DePasto
Sarah Holcomb reportedly gave up a future in film for alcohol and drug addiction. Her four-year film career ended with Caddyshack in 1980. Rumors to the contrary, she is not dead. In fact, I am told she is now "living a quiet, obscure life in Connecticut under a different name" and does not wish to be found. The 2004 film Stateside, directed by Reverge Anselmo, is supposedly based on her years of fighting mental illness.
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No affil.
John Landis continues to write, direct, produce and act. His best known works include Blues Brothers, Trading Places, Coming to America, Blues Brothers 2000 and HBO's "Dream On."
John Blutarski - President of the United States, Washington, D.C.
John Belushi died from a drug overdose at age 33 on March 5, 1982. His other films include Goin' South, 1941, Blues Brothers, Continental Divide and Neighbors. He was also a regular during the early days of Saturday Night Live.
Chip Diller - has become a preacher after seeing Jesus in his beef and broccoli dinner at a Chinese restaurant.
Kevin Bacon continues to act and be within six degrees of everyone on earth. His best known works since Animal House are Diner, Footloose, Tremors, A Few Good Men and Apollo 13. Kevin also devotes significant time promoting his band, the Bacon Brothers.
Lawrence Kroger '66 - Editor, National Lampoon Magazine
Tom Hulce made a name for himself with Amadeus (1984), four years after Animal House. He has also appeared in Fearless (1993), Parenthood (1989) and in Disney's animated The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996) as the voice of Quasimodo. He also appeared in three episodes of St. Elsewhere during its first season. Today he will usually be found producing and directing for the stage in Seattle, where he now lives.
Professor Dave Jennings
Donald Sutherland has a long line of great films, including M*A*S*H, Little Murders, Ordinary People, Kelly's Heroes, The Dirty Dozen, Klute, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and The Eye of the Needle. TV guest appearances include "The Avengers" and "The Simpsons."
Eric Stratton '63 - Gynecologist to the stars, Beverly Hills, CA
Tim Matheson continues to act regularly, with more than 50 film and TV credits since Animal House. he's an Emmy nominee for his role as the vice president in "The West Wing." He played the father of a college cutup in "Van Wilder," and starred in and directed Showtime's "In the Company of Spies." At 16 he created the voice of Jonny Quest for the Saturday morning cartoon series. He had more than 20 film and television credits before making Animal House, including Divorce American Style; Yours, Mine and Ours; Magnum Force and "Bonanza." His best known films since Animal House include 1941, Fletch, A Very Brady Sequel, and She's All That.
Donald Schoenstein (and Katy) - A documentarian who has (repeatedly) married and divorced his college sweetheart Katy.
Peter Riegert continues to act. He appeared regularly on the "Sopranos" as an assembly man, and now appears on "Law & Order: SVU." His most recent films are Traffic with Michael Douglas and How to Kill Your Neighbor's Dog with Kenneth Branagh. His best known work since Animal House are Local Hero, Crossing Delancy and The Mask. He also appeared in episodes of "M*A*S*H" and the final episode of "Seinfeld" as Kimbrough.
Robert Hoover '63 - Public defender, Baltimore, MD
James Widdoes has directed and/or produced many episodes for various TV series. Some of these include "Just The Ten of Us", "Empty Nest", "Anything But Love", "Harry and the Hendersons", "Boston Common", "Brother's Keeper", "Reba", "8 Simple Rules" and "The King of Queens." He is married to Brooks Hendrie, and has two sons, Charles Landauer and Sumner Dickinson.
Daniel Simpson Day '63 - On the run from Interpol for various unspecified offenses
Bruce McGill, a native of San Antonio, Texas, and a graduate of the University of Texas, continues to stay very busy as an actor. His long list of character roles includes work in Ali, Legally Blonde 2 and as Ernest Hemingway in Waiting for the Moon. He played Yankee manager Ralph Houk in Billy Crystal's 61* for HBO. Other notable films include The Legend of Baggar Vance, The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez, Silkwood, My Cousin Vinny, Cliffhanger, Courage Under Fire, Runaway Jury, and Cinderella Man. He had a recurring role as Jack Dalton on "McGuyver" and has guested on "Gideon's Crossing," "Miami Vice," "Home Improvement," "Walker, Texas Ranger," "Star Trek: Voyager," and "Law & Order: Criminal Intent," among others.
Kent Dorfman '66 - Sensitivity trainer, Cleveland, OH; says he lost weight by injecting himself with the urine of pregnant women
Stephen Furst, now known for his work in television's "St. Elsewhere" and "Babylon 5", inked a multipicture directing deal with Harvey Entertainment and Matty Simmons. He provides the voice of one of the Space Rangers in Disney's new animated television series, Buzz Lightyear of Star Command. Notworthy films include National Lampoon's Class Reunion and The Dream Team. He's guested in many TV series, such as "McGuyver" and "Dream On."
(Donald Schoenstein and) Katy - Married her college sweetheart "Boon" Schoenstein. Then divorced him. Then remarried him. Then divorced him. Remarried, etc.
Karen Allen has returned to her first love — textile arts! — by opening Karen Allen—Fiber Arts. She also teaches acting at a college in the Berkshires area. Film highlights since Animal House include The Wanderers, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Starman, Scrooged, The Perfect Storm and In the Bedroom. You can find out all about her career at my Karen Allen Page.
Doug Neidermeyer - Killed by his own troops in Vietnam
Mark Metcalf now owns a restaurant in Mequon, Wis., called "Libby Montana" and continues to keep busy as an actor. He recently appeared in The Warden of Red Rock with James Caan, David Carridine and Brian Dennehey on the USA Network. Other notable films include Head Over Heals and A Reason to Believe. He had a recurring role as Maestro on "Seinfeld" and has guested on "Ally McBeal," "JAG," "Party of Five," and "Star Trek: Voyager" among others.
Harold Ramis has become a very successful writer, director and producer. His Ocean Pictures production company is in the third year of a three-year first-look writing, producing and directing deal with 20th Century Fox. The pact moved Ramis' company from his previous first-look deal at Columbia Pictures, where he had been housed for five years. Ramis will continue to be based out of his Chicago office. His long string of successful films include Caddyshack, Stripes, Ghostbusters, Baby Boom, Groundhog Day, Multiplicity, and Analyze This and That.
Chris Miller has a new book out. Wild and hilarious, THE REAL ANIMAL HOUSE is a must-read for any fan of the film and anyone who remembers their college days as a blur of great parties and solid friendships.
Dean Wormer - became a voice of choice for video games including "Command & Conquer" and "Earth & Beyond." John Vernon died February 1, 2005 at age 72.
Barbara "Babs" Jensen - a tour guide at Universal Studios in Hollywood
Martha Smith, a former Playboy Playmate, went on to co-star as Francine Desmond in the TV series “Scarecrow and Mrs. King.”
Mandy Pepperidge
Mary Louise Weller retired from acting in the 1980s and now raises horses. She trained with the U.S. Equestrian Team as a teenager and has ridden competitively. She is now married and travels the horse show circuit in an RV with her new hubby.
Clorette DePasto
Sarah Holcomb reportedly gave up a future in film for alcohol and drug addiction. Her four-year film career ended with Caddyshack in 1980. Rumors to the contrary, she is not dead. In fact, I am told she is now "living a quiet, obscure life in Connecticut under a different name" and does not wish to be found. The 2004 film Stateside, directed by Reverge Anselmo, is supposedly based on her years of fighting mental illness.
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