See What the Cast of 'Halloweentown' Looks Like Today
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Kimberly was 13 years old when she played Marnie Piper in the beloved Disney Channel original movie. Before Halloweentown came along, she first landed a role playing Amanda Delaney in the 1990 TV series The Babysitter's Club. Years later, she voiced the part of Miyu Yamano in an anime show called Vampire Princess Miyu. Fans might also remember her as a guest star in the sitcom Unhappily Ever After.
You can't talk Halloween without bringing up Halloweentown! The franchise has stood the test of time, marking each of its' four movies as classic Halloween films that just about everyone can get behind! They are just a few of Disney's many Halloween films, but it's clear that the Halloweentown flicks are among the most memorable of them all. With all of this talk about the Disney movies, we decided we'd see what the cast is up to now (over 20 years later!) and what they looked like back then. We found some fun and interesting facts along the way, and you'll want to be in the know!
Prepare to be hit with a dose of nostalgia! These old photos of the cast will instantly bring you back to around the first time you watched the movies. And you'll be even more surprised to learn what they're up to now. (You'll never believe which two cast members ended up sparking a romance and getting married!) Browsing this gallery will definitely make you want to watch them all over again. And who knows! Maybe someone at Disney headquarters will come across this article and decide to give Halloweentown a brand new sequel—just like they did with Hocus Pocus!
Then: Kimberly J. Brown
Did you know that Kimberly J. Brown was just barely a teenager when she first starred as Marnie Piper? She had just turned 13 when she got the role, with a very minimal acting resume behind her back. Before Halloweentown, you might have seen her in projects like The Baby-Sitter's Club.
Now: Kimberly J. Brown
After the success of Halloweentown, Kimberly had roles in movies like Be Cool, Bringing Down the House, and My Sister’s Keeper, but she has since decided to lay low from the acting scene. Now and days, Kimberly is a college graduate who uses her business degree to work on Craftily Creative, an Etsy shop specializing in Halloweentown-esque merch.
Then: Judith Hoag
Halloweentown was far from Judith's first movie gig. In fact, she was already well into her career, with her most credible role in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, starring as April O'Neil. But if you were keen on '90s television, then you also knew her in the shows The Magicians, Nashville, and Big Love.
Now: Judith Hoag
Back to television she went! After Halloweentown, Judith returned to her roots, guest starring in hit series like Grey’s Anatomy and CSI: New York. But if you really want to know what she's up to now, just peek at her social pages, specifically Instagram! She's always posting some funny clips and keeping her fans updated on whatever project she's working on.
Then: Joey Zimmerman
He may have been young when he began his role in Halloweentown, but Joey was ringing in a bunch of acting credits beforehand! Earth 2, CBS Schoolbreak Special (and more!), making him one of the noteworthy child actors at the time.
Then: Emily Roeske
Emily was the youngest kid in the Halloweentown cast, but even she had some previous acting experience. Her first film was actually Fell's Redeemer, where she played a young girl named Alicia.
Then: Debbie Reynolds
This almost goes without saying, but Debbie already had a long list of acclaimed roles before co-starring in the Disney original. The Oscar-nominated actress made a name for herself with films such as Singin' in the Rain and The Unsinkable Molly Brown. She was also a mother of two, including Star Wars actress Carrie Fisher.
Now: Debbie Reynolds
Debbie's career continued into her later years, with roles in Behind the Candelabra, One for the Money, and more. She died on December 28, 2016, just one day after her daughter, Carrie Fisher, passed away.
Then: Daniel Kountz
JAG and Boston Public are just a couple of the shows Daniel Kountz appeared in before joining the cast of Halloweentown 2: Kalabar's Revenge.
Now: Daniel Kountz
Daniel still acts from time to time, with roles in TV shows like Mad Men and United States of Tara. But more importantly, he got engaged to his Halloweentown II costar, Kimberly! We're not fangirling or anything.
Then: Finn Wittrock
Fun fact: Halloweentown High was Finn's first starring role. He first came onto the acting scene with guest roles in ER and Cold Case.
Now: Finn Wittrock
Finn's acting career has soared since his time in the Disney movie franchise. He has two Emmy nominations under his belt for his many roles in FX's American Horror Story. It looks like the actor is only in the middle of his career, so we can probably expect to see him on our screens more in the future.
Then: Sara Paxton
Fans were probably a little confused when Kimberly didn't return to reprise her role as Marnie for the final film in the franchise, Return to Halloweentown. But Sara did a dang good job as her replacement! Before that, she too made an appearance in Disney's Lizzie McGuire. But she was best known for her leading role in Aquamarine, everyone's favorite mermaid flick.
Now: Sara Paxton
Sara's acting resume has grown since her performance in the final Halloweentown flick. She's had roles in Sydney White, Lovestruck: The Musical, and Superhero Movie. You also might recognize her from an appearance on This Is Us.
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