Thursday, January 29, 2009

Where are they now...?

Some of my choices range from having completely disappeared to being just as active as ever. I made my decision based on the frequency that I see them on European television coupled with my own curiosity.

Delta Burke – was seen regularly as one of the stars of Designing Women, a television sitcom that aired until 1993. She still participates in a variety of television, movie and theatre spectacles when the role fits her but Delta Burke remains a successful designer and manager of Delta Burke Design, which is headquartered in New York.

Wesley Snipes – is an American actor, martial artist and film producer. His movie career took off after appearing as Michael Jackson's nemesis in the video “Bad.” Once his acting career was dominated by movies that went straight to DVD, Snipes started a security firm for celebrities with his brother. The duo tried this twice, both times having their company connected to a religious cult. Since the two weren't even able to protect themselves, their business was quickly pummeled. Snipes also has had problems with the IRS, most of which simply involve him forgetting to pay his taxes for several consecutive years. He has a second home in South Korea with Nakyung “Nikki” Park, who is the mother of his last four children.

Tom Selleck – is a tall, dark and handsome man with a sexy voice. He was the star of Magnum P.I. and played several other well-developed characters in movies, television, commercials and made for TV movies. His first television appearance, and consequently his second, was on the Dating Game. Even though he lost both times, he was still discovered and his career continues to flow and he continues to dazzle fans today with his charming acting, producing and writing talent.

Keshia Knight Pulliam – is better known as Rudy Huxtable from the Cosby Show. Her first television appearance was as Keshia on Sesame Street. She graduated from Spelman College with a Degree in Sociology and has appeared on a couple of game shows. She has been trying to shake off her “Rudyness” by modeling in lingerie and dancing in music videos.

Nathan Lane – has been an active actor in television, film, theatre and otherwise since 1975 and resides in New York with his same sex partner.

Michael Anthony Richards – stand-out comedy style began in 1980. He announced his retirement from the stand-up comedy world in 2007, in order to take a “spiritual healing” journey with his wife in Cambodia.

Benjamin “Benji” Gregory Hertzberg – had a diverse assortment of appearances prior to landing the role on the hit show Alf. He enlisted in the United States Navy in 2003 and is currently an Aerographer's Mate.

Amanda Bearse – is a comedienne and director who was also one of the main characters in Married with Chidlren. She officially came out as a lesbian in 1993 and currently lives in Atlanta, Georgia with her daughter Zoe.

Soleil Moon Frye – is an actress, director and screenwriter, who is still known best for her role a Punky in Punky Brewster. Soleil is married to Jason Goldberg. They have two daughters and Soleil opened an environmentally-friendly children's boutique in Los Angeles, California.