Then And Now: 70’s Child Stars And What’s Keeping Them Busy These Days

Published on 05/22/2019
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Gary Coleman – Now

Unfortunately, towards the end of Gary Coleman’s career, his life crumbled down as well. He had many run-ins with the court, and that included suing his adoptive parents for taking money from his fortune that he acquired in his youth. Even though his parents took $3.8 million, Coleman was able to recover $1.28 million when he won the case. In 2007, he tied the knot but got into domestic violence trouble, and three years later, he died from a brain hemorrhage.

Gary Coleman - Now

Gary Coleman – Now

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Chris Knight – Then

Born in 1957 in Manhattan, New York, Christopher Knight was only three when his actor father started auditioning him, along with one of his brothers, in order to save up for college tuition. Knight’s biggest role came in 1969, when he got cast to play Peter Brady on The Brady Bunch. Even though the show was not very popular while it aired, once it ended it got instant syndication and for over 30 years now, it has been a TV staple.

Chris Knight - Then

Chris Knight – Then

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