Wednesday, December 14, 2016
‘Growing Pains': 19 Actors With Early Roles on the Show (Photos)
“Growing Pains” actors – oh, we’ve got ‘em.
Uh, perhaps you’ve heard of this guy.
Ashley Johnson
One of the core cast members, she’s gone on to success on “Blindspot” and other proejcts.
Yep, though his character was unlucky. See the video here.
Oh, yeah: Long before “Blurred Lines,” there was this.
You can catch a glimpse of the future Mr. Jolie right here.
Candace Cameron-Bure
Kirk Cameron‘s sister was a guest star.
You know him from “Walking Dead,” but he appeared on a couple episodes of “Growing Pains” when he was starting out.
Yep, Rollergirl from “Boogie Nights” made an early episodic appearance on “Growing Pains.”
Two time Oscar winner; maybe it all started here.
“Great name” is how he later described his character: Steve Stevenson.
Yep, before Allstate, he knew the Seaver family.
Courtney Thorne-Smith
“According to Jim” and “Two and a Half Men” star who got a start on “Growing Pains.”
Kristy Swanson
You know her from “Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” but she did an ’87 episode of “Growing Pains.”
Jennie Garth
Before “Beverly Hills 90210” there was this.
Another “90210” star who got his start on “Growing Pains.”
Joely Fisher
In building her career, the future “Ellen” made a stop at the “Growing Pains” set.
Olivia D’Abo
Greater fame awaited her on “Law & Order: Criminal Intent,” but she did “Growing Pains” as a young actor.
Kelly Hu
Yes, she kissed Kirk Cameron on the show – and you can read about it here.
Danny Nucci
This character actor known for his work on “NCIS” and “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation” was yet another young actor who got a start on “Growing Pains.”
Source: the wrap feed
