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Erin Moran was born October 18, 1960 in Burbank, California. She got her start in acting at the young age of 5 when her mother got her an agent and she began booking small roles in commercials and TV shows. Her big break came in 1974 when she was cast as Joanie Cunningham on the hit sitcom “Happy Days” at just 13 years old. What was Erin Moran’s role on Happy Days? Erin Moran played Joanie Cunningham, the feisty younger sister of Richie Cunningham (played by Ron Howard). She started on the show at age 13 in 1974 during the…

Quinn Cummings burst onto the Hollywood scene as a talented child actor, showcasing her skills in films and television shows. Though her time as a prominent child star was relatively short, her memorable performances left an imprint on pop culture. Early Life and Discovery of Quinn Cummings Quinn was born in Los Angeles, California in August of 1967. From a young age, she displayed a natural charisma and talent for performance. At just age seven, Quinn was discovered by a talent agent when she accompanied her older sister to an audition. The agent, recognizing Quinn’s potential, signed her immediately. This…

Maureen McCormick is best known for her iconic role as Marcia Brady in the beloved 1970s sitcom The Brady Bunch. As the eldest Brady daughter, McCormick starred on the show from ages 13 to 18, growing up in front of millions of viewers each week. However, before landing her career-defining role, McCormick was already an experienced child actor in television commercials and series. Her natural talent and girl-next-door charm captured audience’s hearts nationwide. Getting Her Start as a Child Actress McCormick expressed interest in performing from a young age. Her first role came at age seven when she starred in…

Todd Bridges was born on May 27, 1965 in San Francisco, California. From an early age, he showed an interest in performing and took acting classes as a child. Getting His Big Break on Barney Miller Bridges got his first major role at the age of 10 when he was cast as a recurring character on the hit sitcom Barney Miller. He played Earl, an orphan who periodically visited the detectives in the squad room. This role established Bridges as a talented young actor. Soaring to Stardom on Diffrent Strokes However, Bridges’ big break came in 1978 when he was…

How did Keshia Knight Pulliam get discovered as a child actor? Keshia got her start in the entertainment industry through modeling. A family friend who was a talent agent got the five-year-old an audition for a national anti-drug TV ad. The ad kickstarted Pulliam’s acting career and she soon landed roles in Sesame Street and various commercials. Her big break came in 1984 when she won over producers to play Rudy on the soon-to-debut Cosby Show at a series of auditions. According to Pulliam, she wowed casting directors by performing a poem she had memorized and timing her departure from…

Neil Patrick Harris is best known today for playing the womanizing Barney Stinson on “How I Met Your Mother.” However, long before that, Harris was a prominent child star in the late 1980s and early 1990s. He first broke out with his starring role on the medical drama “Doogie Howser, M.D.” at just 16 years old. How did Neil Patrick Harris get his start as an actor? Harris was born on June 15, 1973 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. His parents were lawyers and they moved the family to Ruidoso, New Mexico shortly after he was born. Harris took an interest…

Ben Savage, born in 1980, got his start in acting at the young age of 12 when he appeared in his first commercial. He soon started going on auditions for film and TV roles. His big break came in 1990 when he was cast as lead character Cory Matthews on the hit TV sitcom “Boy Meets World.” This was Ben’s first major acting role and launched his career as a child star. Early Small Roles Even before “Boy Meets World,” Ben had some small acting roles: So while “Boy Meets World” catapulted Ben Savage into stardom, he had begun laying…

Ryan Reynolds is one of the biggest movie stars in Hollywood today, known for blockbuster action films like “Deadpool” and “The Hitman’s Bodyguard” as well as romantic comedies like “The Proposal.” But Reynolds got his start in show business as a teen actor starring on the popular 1990s TV show “Two Guys, A Girl and a Pizza Place.” Early Life and Career Beginnings Ryan Rodney Reynolds was born on October 23, 1976 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. From a young age, Reynolds was drawn to performing. He landed his first acting role at age 13 in the Canadian teen soap…

Auli’i Cravalho was born on November 22, 2000 in Kohala, Hawaii. Her mother, Puanani Cravalho, worked as a office manager, and her father, Michael Cravalho, was a deputy with the Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources. Auli’i grew up in a small town on the Big Island of Hawaii. From a young age, she loved to sing and perform. She was also an avid reader and did well in school. At age 14, Auli’i landed the lead role of Moana in Disney’s film, catapulting her into the spotlight. What was Auli’i Cravalho’s upbringing like in Hawaii? Auli’i grew up…

Jaeden Bettencourt was born on January 21, 2006 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. From a young age, Jaeden showed a natural charisma and interest in performing. By age 7, he began taking acting classes at a local youth theater program. Though shy at first, he soon broke out of his shell and reveled in the spotlight. His parents, noticing his talent and passion, decided to help foster his budding acting career. Moving to LA and Booking First Roles When Jaeden was 10 years old, his family made the big decision to move to Los Angeles to provide more opportunities for his acting…