In 2017, millions of horror fans all over the world paid their hard-earned money to see Stephen King’s beloved novel It brought to the big screen. Since then people have wanted to know everything they can about the making of the It movies and about the actor who brought Pennywise to life, Bill Skarsgård.
Many years before any of that, a group of talented actors came together to make the 1990 It miniseries that lots of people still love to this day. Given that it has been more than three decades since the It miniseries debuted on television, that begs an obvious question, what happened to those actors?
10 What Happened To Dennis Christopher?
Perfectly cast as the It miniseries’ adult Eddie Kaspbrak, Dennis Christopher had previously starred in movies like Breaking Away and Chariots of Fire. Since It’s 1990 release, Christopher went on to appear in a long list of TV shows and movies including Django Unchained but his last credit on IMDb dates back to 2016. According to reports, Christopher never married or had kids but he was linked to a woman named Margrett Soloman.
9 What Happened To Richard Masur?
Of all the actors who played the adult versions of the Losers Club in the 1990 It miniseries, Richard Masur appeared on-screen by far the least. When it comes to the entertainment industry, however, Masur certainly made his mark. After all, he had a memorable role in the show Rhoda and he played supporting characters in movies like The Thing and Risky Business. Still acting off and on now that he is 73-years-old, Masur also sits on the Corporate Board of the Motion Picture & Television Fund. Married twice, Masur has shared his life with the stage actress Eileen Henry since 2004.
8 What Happened To Jonathan Brandis?
Of all the actors who starred in the It miniseries, the story of Jonathan Brandis’ life had the most tragic ending by far. A talented young actor, as a kid Brandis played It’s Young Bill Denbrough, seaQuest DSV’s Lucas Wolenczak, and Sidekicks’ Barry Gabrewski among other characters. Sadly before anyone reads about the ending of Brandis’ life, they need to get a trigger warning for self-harm. The reason for that is once Jonathan grew up, his acting prospects dried up which led to Brandis suffering from depression and taking his own life in 2003.
7 What Happened To Richard Thomas?
Cast as the adult version of the leader of the Losers Club, Bill Denbrough, Richard Thomas had a huge role in the It miniseries. In the years since the miniseries aired, Thomas has enjoyed much success as he has popped up in an extremely long list of movies and TV shows. For example, Thomas had a recurring role in the acclaimed series The Americans. The father of six kids, including triplet girls, Thomas has a very busy home life with his second wife Georgiana Bischoff who is an art dealer.
6 What Happened To Tim Reid?
When Tim Reid was cast as the adult version of the It miniseries’ Mike Hanlon, he needed to bring to life the most mature member of the Losers Club. Fortunately for everyone involved, Reid was fully capable of being taken very seriously in the role which is funny since he garnered lots of laughs in his best-remembered role, Ray Campbell from Sister, Sister. When not on camera, Reid has brought up two kids with his second wife, the second actor who played The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air’s Aunt Viv, Daphne Maxwell Reid. Additionally, Reid has become a director and he founded the Legacy Media Institute.
5 What Happened To Seth Green?
When the people behind the It miniseries cast Seth Green as the young version of Richie Tozier, they made the perfect choice since he could be obnoxious in one moment and terrified in the next. Since It aired in 1990, Green went on to star in so many movies and TV shows that it would be foolhardy to try to list them all here. Most notably, Green not only provides his voice to a slew of voices for the show Robot Chicken, but he also co-created the popular series too. Almost 50-years-old at this point, Green has been married to the actress Clare Brant since 2010.
4 What Happened To Harry Anderson?
Seemingly born with a flair for showmanship, Harry Anderson was a talented comedic actor and magician. Amazingly enough, Anderson found a role that took advantage of both of those skills when he began starring in Night Court. From there, Anderson went on to play the adult version of Richie Tozier from the It miniseries. On top of his two most famous roles, Anderson continued to perform magic throughout his life and he brought up two children with his second wife by his side. In 2018, Anderson suddenly passed away in his sleep of a stroke due to influenza and heart disease.
3 What Happened To Annette O'Toole?
The kind of actor who radiates warmth and inner strength, Annette O'Toole was tasked with playing the adult version of Beverly Marsh. Years after the It miniseries initially aired, O’Toole went on to star as Superman’s mom in the long-lasting TV series Smallville. Still working consistently to this day, O’Toole now stars in the show Virgin River. The mother of two kids from her first marriage, O’Toole walked down the aisle with comedy legend Michael McKean in 1999 and they remain together to this day.
2 What Happened To John Ritter?
Even though the general public often follows the personal lives of many stars, it would be a stretch to call the majority of celebrities beloved. When it comes to John Ritter, however, once he starred in Three’s Company, millions of people grew to love him. Later hired to play the adult version of Ben Hanscom in the It miniseries, Ritter seemed to really like the role. Years later, Ritter went on to star in 8 Simple Rules and during that show’s production, Ritter shockingly passed away while in emergency surgery for Aortic dissection.
1 What Happened To Tim Curry?
When people talk about the 1990 It miniseries, there tends to be one thing they are interested in discussing, Tim Curry’s incredible depiction of Pennywise. On top of bringing one of the most memorable horror villains of all time to life, Curry has enjoyed a long and storied career that includes many amazing credits. Sadly, after entertaining the masses for many years, Curry suffered a stroke in 2020 which resulted in him requiring the use of a wheelchair. Still, even a stroke hasn’t been able to keep Curry down as he has taken on a few voice-acting roles and made public appearances since then.
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