BRIAN BONSALL

Native Californian Brian Bonsall walked onto set at 5-years-old after earning the role of little Andy Keaton on the NBC sitcom 'Family Ties' in 1986. By 1994 Bonsall was starring in feature films including Disney’s 'Blank Check' and landed a recurring role on 'Star Trek: The Next Generation'. Bonsall retired from acting in 1995 shortly after his rapid rise to the big screen. He moved to Boulder, Colorado and became a musician, performing with local punk bands and eventually taking his act back to Los Angeles. Bonsall also has a history of run-ins with the law and has been convicted of driving under the influence and assault.

Oct 8, 2012

CHILD STARS: THEN AND NOW

Growing up is difficult enough without having to do it on TV and on the silver screen in front of millions of people. Some child actors can build a career on their fledgling fame while others struggle to reproduce that early success. Where are they now?