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From Little Stars to Big Success: Child Celebrities Who Shine Brighter Than Ever

Ashley - July 1, 2023

Fred Savage

Do you recognize this iconic child actor of the ’80s? He got his start playing Kevin Arnold in The Wonder Years, but his career skyrocketed with his role in The Princess Bride. These two roles set him on the path to a lifetime of success, and he even earned multiple nominations and awards for his role in Wonder Years. You may not have seen Savage on the screen in a while, but he’s still working in show biz. Savage took up directing as an adult and has worked on many well-known shows like Modern Family. He’s directed one feature-length film and appears to enjoy being on the other side of the camera!

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Leonardo DiCaprio

There are few faces in Hollywood as recognizable as Leonardo DiCaprio! This multitalented actor got his start on the sitcom Growing Pains in 1991, and this role opened the door for him to become the powerhouse he is today! DiCaprio starred as a teen heartthrob in several productions, including Romeo + Juliet, Marvin’s Room, and The Basketball Diaries. After the teen phase ended, DiCaprio set audiences on fire with his deeply complex and mature roles in The Wolf of Wall Street, The Revenant, and Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood. This actor has received critical acclaim for a multitude of his roles, and with each new project he continues to prove his depth as an actor.

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Tyler James William

Audiences got to watch Tyler James William as he transformed from a young child to a confident adolescent with his role as the lead character in Everybody Loves Chris. His performance in this role was impressive, earning him a Young Artist Award. After that iconic role, William went on to expand his acting career. He dabbled in other genres while appearing in Dear White People, Criminal Minds, and Criminal Minds: Beyond Boarders. This actor has proven he’s capable of playing a variety of characters, and his on-screen transformation from young to mature talent has been an honor for fans to witness.

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Neil Patrick Harris

Did Neil Patrick Harris get lucky or was he just that good? Honestly, we think it’s a combination of both! This actor earned a Golden Globe nomination at only 15 years old for his debut role in the 1988 TV movie Clara’s Heart. After appearing in Doogie Howser, M.D., Harris’s acting career went through a bit of a dry patch. But with an actor this talented, that dry spell was destined not to last! He skyrocketed back to fame with his role as the complicated misogynist Barney in the hit sitcom How I Met Your Mother. He won four Emmy nominations for that role and it secured his place as a Hollywood sweetheart.

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