Mr. T starred in which of these popular television series?
Who do you miss the most?
Where are they now? 11 famous personalities who have vanished
Sometimes you don’t even realize that some actresses and actors have retired or decided to slow things down a bit since their image is constantly present in films, series, and more. But they do. As glamorous and rewarding as their job might be, stars do get tired and either take a final bow from the limelight or, at the very least, choose to take it easier. The following 11 actresses and actors have either retired or decided that a calmer pace suits them better. Which one do you miss the most?
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Mr. T
If you were watching TV in the 1980s, you knew Mr. T. Actor Laurence Tureaud rose to fame as B.A. Baracus in the hit TV series The A-Team and as boxer Clubber Lang in the 1982 film Rocky III.
In 2006, he starred in the TV Land reality show I Pity the Fool, named after his famous catchphrase.
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Richard Dean Anderson
The man who sold a thousand Swiss Army knives—MacGyver himself, Richard Dean Anderson was a household name in the 1980s. He later became well-known to another set of fans for his role in the Stargate Atlantis series.
These days, Richard Dean Anderson occasionally appears in small roles. He also serves on the Board of Advisors for the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, which is dedicated to protecting marine life and raising public awareness about the dangers it faces.
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Haley Joel Osment
Remember the kid who said, "I see dead people" in M. Night Shyamalan’s The Sixth Sense? That’s him—Haley Joel Osment. He was nominated for Best Supporting Actor at just 11 years old for that unforgettable performance.
Since then, Osment has grown up and taken on smaller roles in Tusk, Silicon Valley, and Future Man.
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Jason Priestley
One of the most recognizable faces of the 1990s, Jason Priestley rose to fame through his role in the TV series Beverly Hills, 90210. Since then, he has taken on smaller roles and he recently starred in the Canadian TV series Private Eyes.
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Emilio Estevez
Emilio Estevez chose to use his family’s real last name, Estevez, rather than the one adopted by his father, Martin Sheen, or his brother, Charlie Sheen. But still, people knew exactly who he was. In the 1980s and ’90s, his face was everywhere as a member of the Brat Pack, starring in The Breakfast Club, St. Elmo’s Fire, and The Outsiders.
Since then, he has taken on a few minor roles and maintained a lower profile.
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Michael J. Fox
Despite stepping away from acting several years ago due to his Parkinson’s diagnosis, Michael J. Fox has remained a beloved public figure, thanks in no small part to his natural charisma and iconic role as _Back to the Future_’s Marty McFly. The Canadian star has since become a prominent advocate for Parkinson’s research and a cure.
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Rick Moranis
For a while, Rick Moranis was everywhere: Ghostbusters, Spaceballs, Little Shop of Horrors, Honey, I Shrunk the Kids, Parenthood... But after becoming a widower in the 1990s, he shifted his focus to fatherhood and stepped away from the spotlight. Every few years, there’s talk of him making a comeback, and it appears that, finally, this may come true in the long-awaited sequel to Spaceballs. We can all hope, right?
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Jane Fonda
Jane Fonda rose to fame in the 1960s and ’70s through her work as an actress and model. In the 1980s, she released her first exercise video, which went on to become the most successful workout tape of all time.
Since then, she has appeared in several films and Broadway productions, while continuing her work in activism and philanthropy. In recent years, Fonda starred in the Netflix series, which ran for seven seasons, Grace and Frankie, with Lily Tomlin.
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Talia Shire
A highly recognizable actress in the 1970s, Talia Shire played leading roles in The Godfather and Rocky, along with their sequels. Since then, she has continued acting in films, though mostly in smaller roles. In 2024, she appeared in Megalopolis, directed by her brother Francis Ford Coppola.
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Daniel Day-Lewis
Daniel Day-Lewis, one of the most acclaimed actors of his generation, has won three Academy Awards for Best Actor for his roles in My Left Foot (1989), There Will Be Blood (2007), and Lincoln (2012). He announced his retirement from acting in 2017. After thanking his collaborators, he quietly left the movie business to dedicate himself to learning the craft of cobbling.
However, in October 2024, he made a notable return to acting by starring in Anemone, a film directed by his son, Ronan Day-Lewis, that has yet to be released.
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Bridget Fonda
The second Fonda on our list is also the final entry: Bridget Fonda retired from Hollywood in 2002 to start a family with her husband, composer Danny Elfman. More than two decades later, Fonda has stated that she has no plans to return to the big screen. As she put it, "I don’t think [there’s any chance]. It’s too nice being a civilian."
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