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Sean Astin - Who didn't want to be Mikey Walsh? The brave but asthmatic member of the Goonies was played by Sean Astin.

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Sean Astin - Astin went on to star in many films throughout the '80s and '90s, but found renewed success as Samwise Gamgee in 'The Lord of the Rings' trilogy. The actor recently starred as Bob Newby in 'Stranger Things.' He has been married since 1992, and has three children.

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Sean Astin -

Sean Astin is gearing up for a busy couple of years with a variety of exciting projects on the horizon. In 2024, he’ll be starring in 'Pet Investigators' and 'Jimmy the Butcher.' Looking ahead to 2025, fans can expect to see him in 'Little Lorraine,' while other upcoming films like 'Guns of Redemption,' 'Matter of Time,' and 'A Social Contract' are already in post-production. It’s clear Sean is continuing to deliver standout performances across a wide range of roles.

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Josh Brolin -

Josh Brolin was a heartthrob as Brand, the cocky older brother of Mikey Welsh.

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Josh Brolin - Brolin went on to star in many films, but found renewed fame in 'No Country for Old Men.'

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Josh Brolin - This led to revered roles in 'W,' 'Milk,' and 'Inherent Vice.' 

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Josh Brolin -

Brolin brought the iconic villain Thanos to life in the 'Avengers' films, delivering a powerful performance in 'Infinity War' (2018) and 'Endgame' (2019). He also has a busy schedule with three upcoming projects. He's starring in 'Brothers' (2024), which is already completed, while 'Wake Up Dead Man' is in post-production for a 2025 release. Additionally, he’s working on 'Weapons,' which is currently in production.

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Jeff Cohen - Jeff Cohen (left) made us all laugh as the young liar Chunk. The actor was just 11 at the time.

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Jeff Cohen - He had some other roles, but Cohen gave up acting to pursue law. He got a law degree from the UCLA School of Law in 2000.

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Jeff Cohen - Nowadays, Cohen runs his own law firm, Cohen & Gardner. He has also written for publications like the Huffington Post.

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Corey Feldman -

You may remember Corey Feldman (left) as Mouth, the bilingual brainbox who helps the Goonies on their mission.

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Corey Feldman - Feldman got off to a good start after 'The Goonies.' He went on to star in iconic '80s films like 'Stand By Me,' 'License to Drive,' and 'The Lost Boys.'

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Corey Feldman - However, in recent years Feldman has fallen on hard times. He has suffered from addiction and two failed marriages. 

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Luckily, he is set to appear in several upcoming projects, including 'Tales from the Dead Zone' and 'Going Viral,' both in post-production, as well as 'The 3_2 Pulldown' and 'Forgiver,' the latter currently in pre-production.

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Kerri Green -

Kerri Green was cast as Andy Carmichael, the cute cheerleader who has a crush on Brandon.

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Kerri Green - After 'The Goonies,' Green starred in 'Lucas' with Charlie Sheen and Winona Ryder.

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Kerri Green - From there, Green studied art at Vassar College. She co-founded a film company, and lives with her husband and kids in Los Angeles.

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Martha Plimpton -

Plimpton (left) also joined the gang as Stef, the reluctant friend of Andy.

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Martha Plimpton - She has established herself as a successful actress, with plenty of roles on TV and in movies.
Plimpton is perhaps best known as attorney Patti Nyholm in 'The Good Wife.'

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Martha Plimpton -

Plimpton will voice Olivia in one episode of the Minecraft Gameplay 'Zebra Gamer.' She is also starring as Lesley Ann in the post-production film 'Sovereign,' and appearing in the TV series 'Prime Target,' currently in post-production.

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Ke Huy Quan - Quan was a joy as Data, a 'James Bond' fan who is a young master of gadgets and technology.

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Ke Huy Quan - He also starred in 'Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom,' but moved away from the camera after 'The Goonies.'

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Ke Huy Quan - He is a tae kwon do expert, who works as a coordinator for movie stunts.

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Ke Huy Quan -

Ke Huy Quan won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor in 2023 for his performance in 'Everything Everywhere All At Once' (2022).

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John Matuszak - But 'The Goonies' wasn't just about the kids, after all, who could forget the Fratellis? Like Sloth, the monstrous-looking man with a heart of gold.

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Sloth was played by John Matuszak, who was an NFL-star-turned-actor.

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John Matuszak - After 'The Goonies,' Matuszak made appearances in films like 'One Crazy Summer,' as well as shows such as 'M*A*S*H' and 'Hollywood Beat.' He passed away in 1989.

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Robert Davi - Davi was cast as the dastardly Jake Fratelli. He has gone on to star in many hit movies.

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Robert Davi - The actor went on to appear in 'Die Hard' and 'Licence to Kill,' playing Bond villain Franz Sanchez in the latter.

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Robert Davi - In recent years, Davi has starred in 'The Expendables 3,' and will appear in the upcoming drama 'Roe v. Wade.'

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Joe Pantoliano - Meanwhile, Joe Pantoliano played the part of Francis Fratelli.

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Joe Pantoliano - The actor went on to have great success, with cunning roles in 'Memento,' 'The Matrix,' and HBO series 'The Sopranos.'

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Joe Pantoliano -

The actor has four upcoming projects, including 'Dexter: Original Sin' and 'Oldfellas,' both in production, as well as 'Home Delivery' and 'Spring Break '83,' which have been completed.

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