Animal House – Where are they now?
As Spring Break approaches, we take a look at one of the best college romps ever. One of the classic comedies of all time ushered in a host of imitators and remains one of the most profitable movies of all time. The star of the movie died young. Where are the rest of the actors who played these memorable college students and other favorite roles?
After playing Pinto in ‘Animal House,’ Hulce went on to star in ‘Amadeus,’ garnering an Oscar nomination. He retired from acting in the mid-1990s to focus on stage directing and producing. He won a Tony in 2007 for this musical, which featured a future ‘Glee’ star.
He was Flounder in ‘Animal House,’ later played Dr. Elliot Axelrod on this hit hospital drama, and more recently was a cast member of this futuristic TV series. Furst has stayed in the business, but may never live down his ‘Animal House’ role.
From playing Doug Neidermeyer in ‘Animal House’, Metcalf went on to act in a Twisted Sister video, ‘Hill Street Blues’ and a vampire role. Today, he’s doing children’s theater in Wisconsin.
He made his movie debut in ‘Animal House’ and went on to star in ‘Footloose,’ but has moved on to more challenging roles in ‘JFK’ and ‘A Few Good Men.’ He earned a Golden Globe for his role in this film.
Appearing in ‘Animal House’ as snobbish Mandy Pepperidge, Weller went on to roles in ‘The Bell Jar,’ ‘Blood Tide,’ ‘Forced Vengeance,’ and a small part in ‘Q - The Winged Serpent.’ She acted in several plays in New York before retiring from the stage and screen.
Before her role as Babs Jensen in ‘Animal House,’ she posed nude for this magazine. She had a recurring role on an ’80s spy comedy, and made frequent appearances on this popular game show.
Before her role as Babs Jensen in ‘Animal House,’ she posed nude for this magazine. She had a recurring role on an ’80s spy comedy, and made frequent appearances on this popular game show.
After playing Otis Day in ‘Animal House,’ Jessie went on to start a band called Otis Day and the Knights. The band did a 70-city tour in 2002 to celebrate the movie’s 25th anniversary.
He co-founded National Lampoon magazine, the evil genius behind ‘Animal House.’ His small role in the movie was the character named Stork. He went on to produce and co-write another comedy classic and died in his early 30s.
After a small part as band member of Otis Day & The Knights in ‘Animal House,’ Cray used his soulful voice to bring the Blues into the 21st century.
He sang the theme song from the movie and had a cameo role as a folk singer whose guitar got smashed by John Belushi’s character.
She played the role of Dean Wormer’s wife in ‘Animal House’ and 10 years later played Mary, mother of Jesus in this controversial movie.
The ‘Animal House’ director went on to make ‘The Blues Brothers’ and ‘An American Werewolf in London,’ as well as this famous video.
The daughter of a teacher and FBI agent, she’s best known for her role in this classic adventure flick. ‘Animal House’ was her major film debut.
Source: Specials
