‘Married… with Children’ Stars: Where Are They Now?

It has been years since the Bundys and their neighbors stirred up sitcom chaos, and the cast has stayed busy in all kinds of ways. From leading new series to voice work, stage roles, and even podcasting, the actors have carved out careers that keep them in the spotlight. Here is what the stars have been doing lately and where you can find their newest projects. You will also spot a few fun reunions and long running roles that might surprise you.

Ed O’Neill

Ed O’Neill headlined the FX limited series ‘Clipped’ in 2024, portraying former NBA owner Donald Sterling. After wrapping ‘Modern Family’ in 2020, he returned to prestige TV with that role and has continued to work selectively in film and television. He still turns up for interviews that touch on his long run on ‘Married with Children’ and his recent dramatic work. He remains based in Los Angeles and is active in the industry with occasional appearances tied to new projects and retrospectives.

Katey Sagal

Katey Sagal continues to voice Leela on Hulu’s revival of ‘Futurama,’ which returned with new seasons beginning in 2023. She also recurs on ‘The Conners’ as Louise, who married Dan and remains part of the family through recent seasons. In between, she records music and appears at select events tied to her television work. She splits time between voice sessions and multicam tapings while continuing a steady presence on network and streaming TV.

Christina Applegate

Christina Applegate completed ‘Dead to Me’ in 2022 and has since focused on her health after revealing an MS diagnosis in 2021. She cohosts the podcast ‘MeSsy’ with Jamie Lynn Sigler, where the two discuss living with MS and speak with guests about real life challenges. She made a widely noted appearance as a presenter at the 2024 Emmys and occasionally pops up for special moments. She remains a strong advocate for MS awareness and engages with fans through the podcast and social media.

David Faustino

David Faustino built a robust voice acting career that includes playing Dagur across the ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ television projects. He continues to voice characters in animated series and video games and appears at fan conventions tied to his animation roles and his time as Bud Bundy. He has produced digital projects and hosts events that connect with nostalgia audiences. He lives in Southern California and stays active with recording work and live appearances.

Amanda Bearse

Amanda Bearse moved behind the camera and has directed dozens of television episodes across comedies and sketch shows. She returned to acting with a role in the 2022 feature ‘Bros’ and continues to balance performing with directing assignments. Bearse also appears at festivals and panels that highlight LGBTQ+ representation and classic television. She remains a go to director for multicam sitcoms and comedy pilots while occasionally stepping back in front of the camera.

Ted McGinley

Ted McGinley appears in the Apple TV+ series ‘Shrinking,’ adding another modern credit to a resume that spans sitcoms and dramas. He works regularly in television movies and streaming projects and is a frequent guest at industry interviews that look back on his long career. McGinley stays visible through recurring roles that fit around his film work. He continues to act steadily with projects that shoot across the United States and Canada.

David Garrison

David Garrison returned to the stage after leaving the series and has remained a consistent presence in theater. He has performed on Broadway and in national tours, including roles in major musicals and plays. Garrison still makes guest appearances on television but focuses largely on live performance schedules. He teaches and mentors young performers through workshops while maintaining an active stage calendar.

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