See The Cast Of ‘Family Ties’: Then And Now

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    Meredith Baxter as Elyse Keaton: Baxter played Elyse Keaton, the ex-flower-child mother of Alex, Mallory, Jennifer and Andrew, and wife to Steven. Her role on ‘Family Ties’ turned her into America’s favourite mother. Since ‘Family Ties’, Baxter’s work seems to have never stopped. She began producing and starring in telefilms such as ‘The Kissing Place’ and ‘The Betty Broderick Story’. And at the age of 61, Baxter came out as a lesbian.
    2/13 Meredith Baxter as Elyse Keaton: Baxter played Elyse Keaton, the ex-flower-child mother of Alex, Mallory, Jennifer and Andrew, and wife to Steven. Her role on ‘Family Ties’ turned her into America’s favourite mother. Since ‘Family Ties’, Baxter’s work seems to have never stopped. She began producing and starring in telefilms such as ‘The Kissing Place’ and ‘The Betty Broderick Story’. And at the age of 61, Baxter came out as a lesbian.
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    Michael Gross as Steven Keaton: Having appeared in some television and film roles before ‘Ties,’ the show undoubtedly acted as his breakout role — one that would surely last him a lifetime of recognition. After the show’s end, he co-starred in the cult classic ‘Tremors’ alongside Kevin Bacon. He’s also made several spots on ‘ER’, ‘How I Met Your Mother,’ ‘Call Me Fitz’ and many, many more.
    3/13 Michael Gross as Steven Keaton: Having appeared in some television and film roles before ‘Ties,’ the show undoubtedly acted as his breakout role — one that would surely last him a lifetime of recognition. After the show’s end, he co-starred in the cult classic ‘Tremors’ alongside Kevin Bacon. He’s also made several spots on ‘ER’, ‘How I Met Your Mother,’ ‘Call Me Fitz’ and many, many more.
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    Michael J. Fox as Alex P. Keaton: Playing the young Republican Alex P. Keaton, America became obsessed with Michael J. Fox — especially when he was cast in a little known film, ‘Back To The Future.’ Having appeared in hit after hit over the years —including ‘Spin City’ — Fox now mainly focuses on attempts to discover a cure for Parkinson’s, for which he was diagnosed in 1991.
    4/13 Michael J. Fox as Alex P. Keaton: Playing the young Republican Alex P. Keaton, America became obsessed with Michael J. Fox — especially when he was cast in a little known film, ‘Back To The Future.’ Having appeared in hit after hit over the years —including ‘Spin City’ — Fox now mainly focuses on attempts to discover a cure for Parkinson’s, for which he was diagnosed in 1991.
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    Justine Bateman as Mallory Keaton: Bateman’s career post ‘Family Ties’ has encompassed not only acting but also producing, consulting and writing. Following appearances on everything from ‘Lois and Clark’ to ‘Desperate Housewives,’ Bateman ran and operated the production /consulting company, SECTION 5. And as of 2012, she is at UCLA studying Computer Science.
    5/13 Justine Bateman as Mallory Keaton: Bateman’s career post ‘Family Ties’ has encompassed not only acting but also producing, consulting and writing. Following appearances on everything from ‘Lois and Clark’ to ‘Desperate Housewives,’ Bateman ran and operated the production /consulting company, SECTION 5. And as of 2012, she is at UCLA studying Computer Science.
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    Tina Yothers as Jennifer Keaton: Starting her career as a child actress, Yothers got her ‘Family Ties’ gig at just nine-years-old. Since the shows end in 1989, she has drifted into the music industry. She’s stayed away from the spotlight of television, excepting a few on-air interviews as well as a stint on ‘Celebrity Wife Swap’ back in 2012.
    6/13 Tina Yothers as Jennifer Keaton: Starting her career as a child actress, Yothers got her ‘Family Ties’ gig at just nine-years-old. Since the shows end in 1989, she has drifted into the music industry. She’s stayed away from the spotlight of television, excepting a few on-air interviews as well as a stint on ‘Celebrity Wife Swap’ back in 2012.
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    Brian Bonsall as Andrew ‘Andy’ Keaton: Getting his big break at just five-years-old, Bonsall won three Young Artist Awards and even an invite to play Alexander Rozhenko — son of ‘Star Trek’ character Worf — for seven episodes. Bonsall retired from acting altogether in 1995 and pursued a career in music, forming the band Late Bloomers. He has also made several media appearances in the form of various arrests for substance abuse troubles.
    7/13 Brian Bonsall as Andrew ‘Andy’ Keaton: Getting his big break at just five-years-old, Bonsall won three Young Artist Awards and even an invite to play Alexander Rozhenko — son of ‘Star Trek’ character Worf — for seven episodes. Bonsall retired from acting altogether in 1995 and pursued a career in music, forming the band Late Bloomers. He has also made several media appearances in the form of various arrests for substance abuse troubles.
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    Tracy Pollan as Ellen Reed: Perhaps her most famous role, Tracy Pollan played Alex’s feminist girlfriend. Oddly enough, the onscreen romance would lead to a marriage lasting 25 years and counting. Since their marriage, Pollan’s credits seem to be few and far between; however, she did receive an Emmy award back in 2000 for her appearance on ‘Law & Order: SVU.’ Pollan has four children with Michael J. Fox.
    8/13 Tracy Pollan as Ellen Reed: Perhaps her most famous role, Tracy Pollan played Alex’s feminist girlfriend. Oddly enough, the onscreen romance would lead to a marriage lasting 25 years and counting. Since their marriage, Pollan’s credits seem to be few and far between; however, she did receive an Emmy award back in 2000 for her appearance on ‘Law & Order: SVU.’ Pollan has four children with Michael J. Fox.
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    Marc Price as Irwin ‘Skippy’ Handelman: Price played the nerdy kid-from-next-door who admired and obsessed over Mallory Keaton. Having not had many roles post ‘Family Ties,’ Price worked as a stand-up comedian and appeared briefly on ‘Last Comic Standing.’ He now works sporadically as a writer/producer for The Disney Channel, Food Network, Animal Planet, Showtime and more.
    9/13 Marc Price as Irwin ‘Skippy’ Handelman: Price played the nerdy kid-from-next-door who admired and obsessed over Mallory Keaton. Having not had many roles post ‘Family Ties,’ Price worked as a stand-up comedian and appeared briefly on ‘Last Comic Standing.’ He now works sporadically as a writer/producer for The Disney Channel, Food Network, Animal Planet, Showtime and more.
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    Scott Valentine as Nick Moore: Playing the Sylvester Stallone-esque boyfriend of Mallory, Valentine appeared on 43 episodes of ‘Family Ties’ in the ’80s. Valentine consistently gained work in the ’90s, appearing on several hit shows such as ‘NewsRadio,’ ‘JAG,’ and ‘CSI: New York.’ Today, he is married with one son.
    10/13 Scott Valentine as Nick Moore: Playing the Sylvester Stallone-esque boyfriend of Mallory, Valentine appeared on 43 episodes of ‘Family Ties’ in the ’80s. Valentine consistently gained work in the ’90s, appearing on several hit shows such as ‘NewsRadio,’ ‘JAG,’ and ‘CSI: New York.’ Today, he is married with one son.
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    Tom Hanks as Ned Donnelly: Hanks played Uncle Ned, Elyse’s younger brother who had a little bit of an alcohol dependency. This was his first recurring role since 1982's ‘Bosom Buddies.’ Since ‘Family Ties,’ Tom Hanks grew to be one of the most famous actors in the world, having won two Oscars for ‘Philadelphia’ and ‘Forrest Gump’ and a multitude of other awards.
    11/13 Tom Hanks as Ned Donnelly: Hanks played Uncle Ned, Elyse’s younger brother who had a little bit of an alcohol dependency. This was his first recurring role since 1982's ‘Bosom Buddies.’ Since ‘Family Ties,’ Tom Hanks grew to be one of the most famous actors in the world, having won two Oscars for ‘Philadelphia’ and ‘Forrest Gump’ and a multitude of other awards.
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    Courteney Cox as Lauren Miller: At just 23-years-old, Courteney Cox began playing a recurring role on ‘Family Ties’ as Alex’s girlfriend, Lauren Miller. It was around that time that her career in film began, with roles in ‘Masters of the Universe,’ ‘Mr. Fantasy’ and ‘Ace Venture: Pet Detective.’ And then she got the role of Monica Geller on NBC’s mega-hit series, ‘Friends.’
    12/13 Courteney Cox as Lauren Miller: At just 23-years-old, Courteney Cox began playing a recurring role on ‘Family Ties’ as Alex’s girlfriend, Lauren Miller. It was around that time that her career in film began, with roles in ‘Masters of the Universe,’ ‘Mr. Fantasy’ and ‘Ace Venture: Pet Detective.’ And then she got the role of Monica Geller on NBC’s mega-hit series, ‘Friends.’
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