These '70s and '80s Child Stars Look Nothing Like You Remember

After seeing Hoffmann's performance on Louis C.K.'s third season of Louie, Jill Soloway wrote the role of Ari Pfefferman, the youngest sibling of the Pfefferman family, for her specifically. Hoffmann has a daughter with her longtime partner, cinematographer Chris Dapkins.

Peter Ostrum

Peter Ostrum only had one role during his time in showbusiness—he played Charlie Bucket opposite Gene Wilder in Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory. Ostrum was scouted by talent agents in the sixth grade while performing in the Cleveland Playhouse children's theater.

Ostrum was offered a three-picture contract, but he turned it down. Today, Ostrum is a veterinarian. He works at the Countryside Veterinary Clinic in Lowville, New York.

Maureen McCormick

Marcia Brady was one of the most iconic characters from The Brady Bunch. McCormick was only 12 years old when she took on the role of the oldest and often wisest Brady sibling.

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.