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Find out what the surviving stars of your favorite cult classic '80s film are up to today, like who is in a punk band?
- Kevin Bacon
- Lori Singer
- John Lithgow
- Dianne Wiest
- Sarah Jessica Parker
- Christopher Penn
Kevin Bacon, 62, starred as Ken McCormack inFootloose, and the role made him a star. The actor has since become one of the most well-known actors in Hollywood. He has starred in other films such asFlatliners, Tremors, JFK, A Few Good Men, Apollo 13, Wild Things, Mystic River, X-Men: First Class, Crazy, Stupid, Love, Black Mass, Patriots Day, and mo...
Lori Singer, 63, starred as Ariel Moore, Ren’s love interest when he moves to Bomont. She went on to have notable roles in The Falcon and the Snowman, Warlock, Short Cuts, andTrouble in Mind. She earned an Independent Spirit Award nomination for Best Female Lead in 1985 for her performance in Trouble In Mind. Lori is also an accomplished cellist. S...
John Lithgow, 75, starred as Reverend Shaw Moore, Ariel’s father. John is one of the most revered actors across multiple mediums — the stage, television, and film. After Footloose, John went on to star in other films such as The Pelican Brief, Harry and the Hendersons, Class Action, Shrek, Dreamgirls, Miss Sloane, Daddy’s Home 2,Late Night, and Bom...
Dianne Wiest, 72, starred as Vi Moore, Ariel’s mother in Footloose. Just two years after Footloose, Dianne won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for her role in Hannah and her Sisters. She won her second Oscar for Bullets over Broadway in 1994. She has starred in other films like The Lost Boys, Bright Lights, Big City,Edward Scissorhands, Pract...
Sarah Jessica Parker, 55, played Ariel’s friend, Rusty, in the 1984 film. Footloose was one of SJP’s first major film appearances. The next year, she starred in the cult classic Girls Just Want To Have Fun. Her other major film appearances include Hocus Pocus, Honeymoon in Vegas, The Family Stone, Failure to Launch, New Year’s Eve, and more. Sarah’...
Christopher Penn starred as Willard Hewitt, the boy who befriends Ren when he gets to Bomont. The actor had additional roles in Reservoir Dogs, Rush Hour, Mulholland Falls, Corky Romano, All The Right Moves, and more. He voiced the role of Eddie in the 2004 video game Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas. His final film role was in Aftermath, which was re...
- Oprah Winfrey (Sofia) When The Color Purple debuted in 1985, Oprah Winfrey was on the cusp of transitioning from a regional powerhouse to a national mega-success, with her syndicated TV show taking the country by storm in September of the following year.
- Whoopi Goldberg (Celie Johnson) When it comes to professional accomplishments, Whoopi Goldberg could give Oprah a run for her money. Not only is she an EGOT winner (she has an Oscar, Grammy, Emmy, and Tony to her name...
- Danny Glover (Albert a.k.a. "Mister") As Celie's abusive husband, "Mister" deservedly didn't meet a favorable end in The Color Purple. But Danny Glover, the actor who portrayed him, would thankfully move on to a more favorable future.
- Margaret Avery (Shug Avery) No one blinks an eye today at the kind of vivacious, confident woman Margaret Avery portrayed in The Color Purple. In a film full of sadly downtrodden Black female characters, Shug stands out thanks to Avery's spirited portrayal of the sultry blues singer.
Day of the Dead (1985) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
- Kate Hogan
- Michael J. Fox as Marty McFly. Disgruntled California teen Marty McFly accidentally heads back in time, altering the course of his parents' life (and his own future) in the process.
- Christopher Lloyd as Emmett "Doc" Brown. Already well established in Hollywood thanks to his Emmy-winning role on Taxi, Christopher Lloyd played Dr. Emmett "Doc" Brown, the scientist who helps guide Marty safely through (and from) the past.
- Lea Thompson as Lorraine Baines-McFly. A relative newcomer at the time of the film's release, Lea Thompson played Marty's mom, who finds herself unknowingly crushing on her son when he goes back in time.
- Crispin Glover as George McFly. As Marty's dad George, Crispin Glover eventually made it to where he was supposed to be in the altered past — and turned out even stronger in the future.
Deaths in film & television in 1985. Browse actors, actresses and directors that died in 1985 or search by date or keyword.
Apr 24, 2023 · The stars of the 1985 classic 'Back to the Future' have largely continued to lead fascinating careers. Find out the latest on Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd, Lea Thompson, and more.
