The Olsen Twins began acting before they were old enough to even be aware of it. They went on to launch, and later run their own billion dollar entertainment brand. They aren’t just a profitable brand either, they recently were the recipients of the CFDA (American) Womenswear prize of the year, a respected prize within their industry.

Fred Savage starred in The Princess Bride and The Wonder Years. Since he retired from acting he has gone on to become one of televisions most successful comedy directors working on Modern Family and It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia.

Peter Billingsley is instantly recognizable every year as little Ralphie in A Christmas Story. Today is is a producer in Hollywood working on films like Elf, The Break Up and even directed Couples Retreat.

Peter Ostrum played Charlie in Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory. He turned down acting roles offered to him after the film and became a Vet.

Drake, believe it or not, was once a young acting star on Degrassi: The Next Generation. Today he is one of the most respected rappers in the game.

Chunk from The Goonies Jeff Cohen grew up and became an entertainment lawyer. He even started his own firm, Cohen & Gardner LLP.

You recognize Jason Zimbler from Clarissa Explains it All. Today he is the head software designer for HBO (Thanks for HBO Jason!)

Jonatahn Ke Quan can be recognized from his role as Data in the Goonies and Short Round from Indiana Jones. Today he is a stuntman in hollywood, and was the stunt coordinator on a number of franchises including X-Men.

You’ll probably remember Mara Wilson as the youngest daughter of Robin Williams in Mrs. Doubtfire Today she is a writer. She has an off-Broadway production and a book deal Penguin Books.

Mayim Bialik played the titular character in Blossomis still acting and can be seen playing neuroscientist Amy on The Big Bang Theory. In real life she is an actual neuroscientist, earning her doctorate from UCLA in 2007.

Josh Saviano who played Kevin’s best friend Paul on

Shirley Temple was the Hollywood it kid from ages 7-10 but didn’t have much call after that. That didn’t stop her though, she went on to become United States Ambassador to the U.N. and multiple countries.

Ron Howard acted as a child on The Andy Griffith Show. and Happy Days. As an adult he has won multiple Academy Awards for his work as a Director.

Jenny Lewis was the star of The Wizard and

Another alum from The Wonder Years. Danica McKellar stole everyones heart as Winnie Cooper. She ended up becoming a pretty well known mathematician, coauthor of the Chayes–McKellar–Winn theorem, and author of a successful line of books aimed at encouraging young women to pursue careers in mathematics.