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10. Frankie Muniz from Malcolm in the Middle
Frankie Muniz has been commended on numerous occasions for his natural acting ability. Without taking acting lessons, he was able to successfully playing Sammy, a “deaf” child in What the Deaf Man Heard. Frankie is mostly known for playing the main character in Malcolm in the Middle, and in 2003, he became Hollywood’s most bankable teen. However, he put his acting career on hold to fulfill his need for speed and took up open-wheel racing.
11. Mara Wilson from Matilda
Mara Wilson, though the popular child actress in the mid-1990s, was not a household name, though you may have seen her in movies like Matilda and Mrs. Doubtfire. She’s left acting and has pursued other ventures, such as becoming a writer. In 2016, she released a book titled Where Am I Now?: True Stories of Girlhood and Accidental Fame. She’s also a member of Publicolor which is a non-profit organization which aims to promote the positive effects of colorfulness in schools.
12. Kirk Cameron from Growing Pains
Actor Kirk Cameron was a rising star in the late 80s and mid-90s, and he made it big by scoring the role of Mike Seaver on ABC’s Growing Pains. However, he left it all – the potential fame and fortune – to pursue his real passion: faith in Christianity. He continues to make TV appearances as an evangelist, though he did star in the 2014 film Saving Christmas.
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