Where are the cast members now?

This section contains the most recent photo I could find of each cast member, information about what the cast members are currently doing now, where they are living, etc.

(promotional shot from the 1992 Happy Days Reunion Show)

Ron Howard- Now 43, he has become one of Hollywood's most successful and top directors. He has directed such films as Ransom (1996), Apollo 13 (1995), The Paper (1994), Far and Away (1992), Backdraft (1991), Parenthood (1989), Willow (1988), Gung Ho (1986), Cocoon (1985), Splash (1984), and Night Shift (1982 w/Henry Winkler). In 1997, he produced Jim Carrey's film: Liar, Liar. He has been married since 1975 to his high school sweetheart, Cheryl.


(photo from The Rosie O'Donnell Show- December '96)

Henry Winkler- Since Happy Days, Winkler now 51, has become an actor/producer/director of various TV and theatrical series and movies. He has appeared in several different TV movies over the last few years. In 1988 he directed the movie, Memories of Me (1988) starring Billy Crystal, and in 1993 directed Cop and a Half starring Burt Reynolds. Television series that he has produced include Sightings and MacGyver. He appeared in Wes Craven's 1996 horror movie, Scream. He played Principal Himbry in an uncredited role. Winkler is married to the former Stacey Weitzman and is a father of three children: Jed (Stacey's son by a former marriage), a daugther Zoe, and a son Max.
another smaller black & white photo of Mr. Winkler

Tom Bosley- Bosley, 69, has made several TV appearances after Happy Days. He starred in The Father Dowling Mysteries (1989-1991) and appeared on the Drew Carey Show (1995) as Mimi's father. He recently closed the play Beauty and the Beast in California after three years. I recently saw him co-hosting an infommercial called Money Makers Live!. He recently appeared on an episode of Boy Meets World (along with Anson Williams) and also did an episode of New Burke's Law. He is the voice behind the character "David" on David the Gnome, a children's show on Nickelodeon. LAst year, he hosted the Behind the Scenes look at "Its a Wonderful Life". The segment appeared after the movie on its re-release last year. Most recently, I saw him do some singing on a 4th of July A&E special.
another photo of Bosley from the early-mid '80s.

Marion Ross- The former Mrs. Cunningham, Marion Ross now 68, has appeared in several TV movies including Hidden in Silence (1996) and The Evening Star (the Terms of Endearment sequel with Shirley MacLaine and Jack Nicholson in 1996). Prior to that, she appeared as the grandmother, Sophie Berger, on the critically acclaimed TV series, Brooklyn Bridge (1991-1993). Before Brooklyn Bridge, she played the role of Emily Heywood and was the wife of Captain Merrill Stubing (Gavin MacLeod) on The Love Boat during the mid-1980's. In January of 1997, she appeared on the Drew Carey Show as Drew's mom. Divorced, she lives in the San Fernando Valley in California. She has two children, actor Jim Meskimen and actress Ellen Plummer.

Erin Moran- Ms. Moran, now 35, appeared in a 1986 Murder She Wrote episode and also did 3 Love Boat episodes. In March of 1997, she appeared in the VH-1 special, Groovin' on the Tube, along with Barry Williams (Greg Brady), Brandon Cruz (Eddie Corbett from "The Courthship of Eddie's Father"), McKenzie Phillips, and several others. She had a cameo in the movie "Dear God", which was directed by Happy Days creator Garry Marshall and starred Greg Kinnear. She made an appearnce on the Rosie O'Donnell show on 2/25/97 from Universal Studios Hollywood. She is currently married and living in California.

Scott Baio- The former Chachi Arcola, Baio, now 35, has appeared in several TV shows after Happy Days. In the early to mid 80's he appeared in the comedy, Charles in Charge. From February-May 1996, he appeared on the ABC show, Before They Were Stars. He can currently be seen on the CBS crime/medical drama "Diagnosis Murder" as Dr. Jack Stewart along with Dick Van Dyke. He will return to a sitcom in the fall of 1997. He will appear as a marketing executive who has '70s flashbacks in the Fox comedy, "Rewind". It will air on Thursdays at 8 p.m. eastern. He is the cousin of actor Jimmy Baio. Finally, he was engaged to former Baywatch actress, Pamela Anderson Lee, for a short time several years ago.
another black & white photo of Mr. Baio

Anson Williams- Mr. Williams, now 47, became a director of several TV series/movies and theatrical films after Happy Days ended in 1984. He has directed episodes of TV series such as The Pretender (1996), Beverly Hills, 90210, L.A. Law, SeaQuest 2032 (1995/96), Star Trek: Voyager, Melrose Place (March 1996), and Xena: Warrior Princess. In 1992, he directed a theatrical film, An All-American Murder.

Don Most- The former Ralph Malph, now 43, has appeared in several TV series and theatrical movies since leaving the Happy Days cast in 1980. In 1983, he was the voice of Eric (Cavalier) on the Dungeons & Dragons animated series. Several years later, in 1987, he appeared in the movie Stewardess School. He has also appeared in episodes (one of each) of Murder She Wrote (1990), Baywatch (1992), and Sliders (November 1996). In 1993, he appeared in the movie Acting on Impulse which starred C. Thomas Howell and Linda Fiorentino. In 1995, he joined a touring company of "Grease" playing the role of disc jockey Vince Fontaine. He has also done some other acting in and directing of theatrical work in the Los Angeles area.

Al Molinaro- Mr. Molinaro, now 78, is a Kenosha, Wisconsin native and currently resides in Glendale, CA. He appeared in the short-lived CBS TV series, The Family Man, in 1990. In addition, he appeared in Weezer's "Buddy Holly" video which picked up several MTV awards in 1995 and is an overall great video (see the Weezer section for more details). In 1987, he and fellow Happy Days cast member Anson Williams opened a chain of diners in the midwest called Big Al's.

Pat Morita- Mr. Morita, now 64, has appeared in numerous TV and theatrical movies after leaving the Happy Days cast in 1983. He is, perhaps, best known as Mr. Miyagi in The Karate Kid movies. Last fall, he appeared in the movie, Reggie's Prayer. He can currently be seen in a show called "Mystery Files of Shelby Woo". The show airs on Saturdays at 9PM Eastern and he plays Shelby's grandfather.

Lynda Goodfriend- Ms. Goodfriend has had small role appearances in films such as Pretty Woman (directed by Happy Days creator Garry Marshall) and Exit to Eden. She currently spends most of her time teaching acting classes to aspiring child actors.
Cathy Silvers- Ms. Silvers, now 36, is the daughter of actor Phil Silvers. She appeared in the 1996 theatrical movie, Sgt. Bilko.

Ted McGinley- Following Happy Days, now 38, he has appeared in several TV series and theatrical movies. He has appeared in several of the Revenge of the Nerds movies and had a small role in Wayne's World 2. In addition, he appeared as Jefferson D'Arcy on Married with Children from 1991-1997.

Crystal Bernard- After appearing as K.C. Cunningham for one season Ms. Bernard, now 35, has appeared in several TV movies. In addition, she was on the NBC sitcom, Wings, during the 1990's until the series finale in May.

Gavan O'Herlihy- The original Chuck Cunningham has appeared in episodes of TV series such as Star Trek: Voyager, Twin Peaks, and China Beach. In addition, he has appeared in movies such as Willow and Superman 3.

Linda Purl- Ms. Purl, now 42, has appeared in numerous TV movies, after playing Ashley Pfister from 1982-1983 and Gloria (1974-1975) on Happy Days. In addition, she appeared on the 1st season of "Matlock" as the daughter of Matlock.

Heather O'Rourke- Sadly and tragically, Heather O'Rourke died February 1st, 1988 in San Diego, CA at the age of 11 during emergency surgery for bowel obstruction. She is, perhaps, best known as Carol Anne Freeling in the Poltergeist movies and for her line, "They're heeeerre". She died shortly after the filming and before the movie Poltergeist 3 was released.

Jack Dodson- Mr. Dodson, who played Ralph's father Mickey Malph and who was an optometrist on the show, is probably best known as Howard Sprague on The Andy Griffith Show. Sadly, he died September 16th, 1994 in Los Angeles, CA of heart failure at the age of 63.

Suzi Quatro- The woman who played Leather Tuscadero was/is a real-life rock performer. She is currently living in England and married to her guitarist, Len Tuckey. She is still performing around parts of the world and recently was in Australia as part of her tour. A few years ago, she was in a play in England of "Annie Get Your Gun" and she also appeared in an episode of Absolutely Fabulous.

Roz Kelly- She played Pinky Tuscadero in 3 episodes of Happy Days. Roz Kelly, now 54, has done very little acting since Happy Days. She has appeared in a few theatrical movies and also appeared in several episodes of Starsky and Hutch. She recently appeared on a Jenny Jones show (Past Sitcom Stars). She walked out on some type of crutches and has apparently had some health problems over the last few years.