Celebrities Who Are No Longer In The Entertainment Industry

Have you ever noticed some celebrities who seem to be all over TV shows and movies for one moment and are never seen again? One reason for a popular face disappearing from the spotlight is because these celebrities can’t maintain the expensive lifestyle needed to survive in Hollywood. In some cases, numerous celebrities were handed money that they didn’t know what to do with and blew it on pointless and irresponsible items. When this happens, it’s most common for these celebrities to leave the entertaining world and venture into different fields to make a living. Here are some celebrities who went broke and disappeared from our screens.

Steven Seagal

Steven is an American martial artist who gained most of his sixteen million dollars for acting as a martial artist in many action movies. However, he got himself into some financial difficulty, which led him to a career in the police department in New Mexico.

Brittany Ashton Holmes

Brittany Holmes first began her acting career when she was only five years old and is best known for her role in The Little Rascals. Since then, her net worth is believed to be approximately one million dollars. She was seen to have the best childhood anyone could ask for but she threw it away and now works at Starbucks.

Mercedes Lander

This former celebrity is widely known for her hit song ‘Brackish.’ This was where she made most of her fortune. In addition to this, she was also widely known for her fashion styles that were popular back in the 1990s.

Taran Noah Smith

Taran secured roles in various American films during his childhood and is mainly known for his role on Home Improvement. Many sources reveal that the child actor has a net worth of around three hundred thousand dollars. However, the child actor now works at an organic vegan cheese manufacturer called Playfood.

Lark Voorhies

Fans who watched the show Saved By The Bell might recognize her as she first played the role of Lisa Marie Turtle. Her net worth was once reported at a whopping five hundred million dollars. However, she made some poor financial decisions and decided to try something else.

Gary Coleman

Unfortunately, Gary Coleman passed away back in 2010. However, he was a childhood actor who appeared in Diff’rent Strokes and had a net worth of more than seventy-one million dollars. However, he made a living as a security guard before his passing.

Amanda Bynes

Amanda Bynes is best known as a Nickelodeon sensation who ran out of luck and began dealing with substance abuse issues. Her career peaked in 2007 and she was noticed as one of the highest-paid actors under 21, but she decided to venture into the world of fashion instead. She has slowly been making a comeback, and we hope that she gets better soon.

Jonathan Taylor Thomas

Johnathan Thomas is best known for starring in the show ‘Home Improvement.’ In addition to this, he was also a voice actor for the Lion King and was said to have a net worth of 16 million dollars at a certain point. After a long period of being inactive in the industry, he had a small role in Last Man Standing for 4 episodes, but has since disappeared from the scene completely.

Carrie Henn

Carrie Henn is a child actor who only appeared in the hit film Alien. Nonetheless, the one-time actor was once worth more than one million dollars. After finishing the show, she decided to take time away and nobody has seen her act since.

Angus T. Jones

Most of us recognize Angus T Jones as Jake from Two and a Half Men. He began his acting career incredibly young and soon lost his desire to be in the industry. He now works for a multimedia company called Tonie.

Karyn Parson

You might know Karyn Parson as Hilary Banks from ‘The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.’ However, she can also be credited as a soul and R&B artist. Nonetheless, she got sick of acting and opened her own company called Sweet Blackberry.

Brian Wilson

Brian Wilson is a baseball player known for beard and for being involved with Barstool Sports. He is also known for his outgoing and flamboyant personality. However, an injury in 2012 cut his season short. He briefly recovered, playing through 2013. However, he was not able to finished the 2014 season and was cut from the Los Angeles Dodgers soon after. He has since been quite elusive.

Erik Per Sullivan

Erik is best known for his work as a child actor known for his role on Malcolm in the Middle. However, the former celebrity is now a graduate of the University of Southern California. It seems like after 2010, he chose to embrace a life outside the limelight. He has not been seen in the industry, and has not even showed up to Malcolm in the Middle cast reunions.

Phoebe Cates

Phoebe Cates first became known when she starred in the show ‘Fast Time at Ridgemont High.’ As her acting career starting climbing, she decided that the entertainment industry wasn’t for her and began focusing on family life. In 2005, she opened a boutique in New York City.

Peter Ostrum

Peter Ostrum began acting at the tender age of 12 years old. He has acted in many different productions, including Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. However, his life took a turn when he decided to leave acting for good and that he would rather work as a veterinarian.

Jessica Sierra

Jessica Sierra first came into the spotlight when she auditioned for American Idol. She quickly became known for her stunning vocals. However, she was unable to make it into the music industry and is now making a living working at Hooters. She has most recently appeared on Celebrity Rehab in order to discuss her recovery.

Vanilla Ice

Vanilla Ice is rapper best known for his song “Ice Ice Baby,” who enjoyed an incredibly successful career during his mid 20s. However, he is now a real estate investor and home renovator. He makes his living teaching new investors about real estate and selling houses and even has a show on HGTV.

MC Hammer

MC Hammer lived an incredibly luxurious life. However, he quickly started accumulating debts that totaled more than 13 million dollars. Due to this, he decided to file for bankruptcy. He has since tried to turn his life around by becoming involved in a pastoral ministry. He is also very involved with consulting and investing in technological companies.

Jeff Cohen

Jeff is best known for his role in the hit film The Goonies in which he played the role of Chunk. Several years passed and he decided to quit acting and enroll in university. He chose to study law and has since become quite a successful lawyer and was named in The Hollywood Reporter‘s “Next Generation: Hollywood’s Top 35 Executives 35 and Under” article.

Charlie Korsmo

Charlie Korsmo first rose to fame when he appeared as the Kid in the film Hook. However, he decided to step away from the spotlight and quit acting. Instead, he got a degree in physics from MIT and later pursued a degree in law from Yale Law School in 2006. He is now working as a professor of corporate law and corporate finance at Case Western Reserve University School of Law.

Hollywood’s Greatest

Even though some actors take a different career path, many choose to stay and have incredible careers. It would be depressing to only mention the stars who lost their fortune and fame, so we’ve lined up some of Hollywood’s greatest who are not currently in the limelight.

Lee Majors

Lee Majors is one of the actors who appeared on ‘The Big Valley Show,’ which aired in the 1960s. He is celebrated in the acting industry for being incredibly versatile and on everyone’s TVs. He also dedicated his career to the role of Health Barkley.

Roger E. Mosley

Roger only started taking on minor roles in numerous TV series. However, he quickly rose to the top and became a celebrity and actor who went on to land a massive role on Magnum P.I. This was one of the best shows of his career.

Michael York

Michael York was born in England in 1942 and made his way to America to pursue a career in acting. He currently lives in Los Angeles after being part of the entertainment industry since 1967, which was when he made his film debut.

Lex Luger

He might not be active in the ring anymore. However, Lex Luger remains one of the wealthiest celebrities in Hollywood history. He was a professional wrestler who broke numerous records and rose as the most memorable wrestler of his era.

Rita Moreno

Rita Moreno is an award-winning actress who has had a career lasting more than seven decades. Most people enjoy her work and want her included in their projects because she’s one of the few entertainers to have won an Oscar, Tony, Emmy, and Grammy.

Lee Meriwether

Lee Meriwether has one of the first female artists to win the Miss America pageant in 1955. After this, she pursued a career in acting and began widely known in 1970 when she first acted on the Barnaby Jones Show.

Karen Grassle

The majority of people couldn’t have predicted how massive ‘The Little House on the Prairie ’ was going to become. However, Karen Grassle’s talent played one of the biggest roles in the show’s success. This is what helped her rise in the ranks.

Pam Grier

Another successful American actress is Pam Grier who started her career in 1970. She was born as an American citizen in 1949 and rose to fame from her endless roles in impressive shows. Many people might know her as Coffy, Foxy Brown, Sheba, Baby, and Jackie Brown.

Richard Dean Anderson

Richard Dean Anderson began his acting career when he was cast in his first-ever paying on the General Hospital series. From here, he was given the opportunity to star in the MacGyver series. This is also one of the shows that remain to keep him busy today.

George Hamilton

It’s incredible to think that George Hamilton has been in the entertainment industry since 1950. He began his acting career playing a role in the movie ‘Crime and Punishment USA.’ He is seen as one of the best actors of his time and was awarded a Golden Globe.

Ron Perlman

Ron Perlman is known to be an incredibly diverse entertainer, as he first started his career in the industry working in comedic movies and TV. He then transitioned to drama and finally made his way to action movies. He played his first role in 1981 and has been thriving ever since.

Howard Stern

Howard Stern began getting involved in radio in the mid-1970s. However, he put in an immense amount of hard work and precision, which paid off several years later. He is now one of the wealthiest radio show hosts to ever live.

Hank Williams

Hank Williams comes from a long line of musicians. His dad was a popular singer, so it made sense for him to go into the music industry. Hank made his mark in the music industry singing and producing quality country music.

Henry Winkler

If ‘Happy Days’ is one of your favorite things to watch, you’re likely familiar with Henry Winkler. He is known as one of the best actors who you can’t forget and is well-liked for his work as Fonzie. He has even been awarded two Golden Globe awards.

Ruta Lee

Ruta has maintained an incredibly busy acting career, which led to her becoming famous across the globe. Her career started in the 1950s and continued for many decades. She’s well-known for her participation in some of the most legendary movies like Seven Brothers.

Eamonn Holmes

Eamonn was born in Belfast, Ireland, in 1959. He started his entertainment career as a TV presenter in 1980. His work has made him famous across the world and he even has a YouTube channel for people to get an in-depth look at what he does.

Morgan Fairchild

Morgan Fairchild is an American actress known is mainly known for her world-class beauty. Even after decades in the industry, it’s crucial to understand that this world-class status hasn’t faded. She is also known for her roles in Friends, The Seduction, and Falcon Crest.

Jane Fonda

Jane Fonda still boasts a youthful glow after being in the industry for many decades. She is an American actress, fitness guru, producer, writer, and political activist. If that isn’t enough, she’s also a former fashion model, but we could have guessed that.

Shirley MacLaine

Shirley is seen as one of the most recognizable actresses that we have the honor of watching on the big screen. She was first introduced into Hollywood and began acting in the early 1950s. She acted across various projects, which helped her become a worldwide name.