You Wouldn’t Have Guessed The Career Paths These Child Stars Chose As Adults
Keith Thibodeaux – Musician
Keith Thibodeaux, also known as Richard Keith, may now be on the verge of turning 70, but he will most likely still be referred to as “Little Ricky.” if you didn’t know, it’s the first role he ever played and the most significant one so far. Thibodeaux also continued it on The Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour until 1960.
We haven’t seen much of him since The Andy Griffith Show in the ’60s. Well, that’s because he became a musician and joined the rock band David and the Giants. Even though drug addiction put a strain on his career in the ’70s, Thibodeaux has beaten his struggles now.
Jeff Cohen – Entertainment Lawyer
After starting in 1983, Jeff Cohen spent less than a decade as an actor. However, during this time, he managed to secure 16 credits, according to IMDb. You can tell that he did a good job because he is still remembered for his role as Lawrence “Chunk” Cohen on The Goonies.
The now 46-year-old left acting and acquired a bachelor’s degree from the University of California, Berkeley. He then earned a Juris Doctor degree from UCLA School of Law and became an entertainment lawyer, which is perfect given his experience in the entertainment industry. Moreover, he is the founding partner of Cohen & Gardner, LLP.
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