What ever happened to the actors behind Spicoli, Stacy, Brad, Rat, and more?

Catch up with the stars of 1983’s cult classic.

He has also used his platform for political activism, founding the nonprofit organization Community Organized Relief Effort.

Anthony Edwards, Sean Penn, and Eric Stoltz in ‘Fast Times at Ridgemont High’

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He followed up the gig with an appearance in 1984’sGremlinsand a turn as Det.

Billy Rosewood inBeverly Hills Copa role he reprised in 1987’sBeverly Hills Cop IIand 1994’sBeverly Hills Cop III.

He will reprise his role as Det.

Sean Penn

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Billy Rosewood inBeverly Hills Cop: Axel Foleyon Netflix.

Cates has been married to actorKevin Klinesince 1989.

Wyss returned to the big screen two years later, starring in 1984’sA Nightmare on Elm Street.

Jennifer Jason Leigh

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The actor played Charles Jefferson, the school’s football star.

On TV, he took on a starring role onGodfather of Harlemin 2019.

Schiavelli died in 2005 at the age of 57.

Judge Reinhold

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The future star played an unnamed friend of Brad’s.

Robert Romanus

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Brian Backer

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Phoebe Cates

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Amanda Wyss

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Ray Walston

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Forest Whitaker

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Scott Thomson

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Vincent Schiavelli

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Nicolas Cage

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