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Some child actors have managed to sustain successful careers in acting and beyond, while others have experienced career difficulties and personal challenges. Some have even decided to retire from acting and live a quieter life away from the spotlight. It is fascinating to observe how the careers of these actors, who initially got their start at Disney, have evolved over time
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Orlando Brown: Orlando Brown's first role in a Disney production was in the series 'Moesha', where he played "James". After the series, Brown worked on different television and film projects, although he has faced personal problems as an adult including facial tattoos, drugs, and jail time.
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In 2002, Mischa Barton starred in the Disney Channel movie 'A Ring of Endless Light.' Following her role in the film, she continued to work in the entertainment industry and appeared in various film and television projects, including her role in the popular series 'The O.C.'
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Nicholas Braun's breakout role in a Disney production was in the movie 'Minutemen' in 2008. Since then, he has appeared in various film and television projects, including his acclaimed performance in the HBO series 'Succession.' However, it's worth noting that before his recent success, Braun experienced a period of struggle, feeling discouraged about not getting roles after his time with Disney.
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David Henrie's first role in a Disney production was as "Justin Russo" in the series 'Wizards of Waverly Place.' Following the show's success, he continued to work in the entertainment industry and has since focused on directing and producing films, as well as working on various film and photography projects.
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Kat Dennings' early work included a role in the 2002 Disney film 'The Scream Team.' Since then, she has appeared in various television and film projects, with notable roles in the series '2 Broke Girls' and the Marvel Cinematic Universe, where she played "Darcy Lewis".
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Madison Pettis' first role in a Disney production was in the series 'Cory in the House,' where she played "Sophie Martinez". Currently, Pettis is exploring new avenues in her career by creating her own content and trying to establish herself as an internet personality, including producing her own series on the Facebook video platform.
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Brie Larson had a leading role in the 2003 Disney Channel movie 'Right on Track'. Since then, she has been recognized for her performances in the movie 'Scott Pilgrim' and her worldwide portrayal of "Captain Marvel". Larson is a great example that starting acting at a young age can lead to landing great roles in the future.
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Jake Thomas gained recognition for his portrayal of "Matt McGuire" in the popular Disney Channel series 'Lizzie McGuire.' He has since continued to work in the entertainment industry and has appeared in various television series and movies, such as 'AI Artificial Intelligence' and 'The Cell.' In addition to acting, he has also ventured into directing and producing short films and other projects.
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Jake T. Austin: Jake T. Austin's first role in a Disney production was in the series 'Wizards of Waverly Place,' where he played "Max Russo". Austin has revealed that even as adults the cast of the series continues to keep in touch and consider themselves great friends, although Jake now goes to the gym and posts pictures of his toned body.
Being a child actor can either lead to something great or leave you stuck in that role forever.
Here are some stars who got their start at Disney that you may not have known about, as well as others who have continued acting or chosen to retire from the industry entirely. We'll take a look at some of these actors and what they're up to now.