The sit-com “Boy Meets World”, which premiered in 1993, was one of the most popular programs of its time due to its plot and beloved characters. As 2000 ended, the actors split up and went their separate ways, and here we explain what happened to them.
Ben Savage – Cory Matthews
The little Chinese-haired protagonist was played by Ben Savage, who grew up with his character throughout filming.
The famous 43-year-old went on to appear in shows like ‘Criminal Minds’, ‘Bones’ and ‘Homeland’. He became a producer and director on ‘Girl Meets World’, where he returned as Cory Matthews during the show’s three-year run from 2014 to 2017, and his last screen appearance was in the 2022 film ‘Girl in the Shed: The Kidnapping of Abby Hernandez”.
Rider Strong – Shawn Hunter
Cory’s best friend, Shawn Hunter, was one of the show’s funniest characters, and because of that, he managed to win the audience over from the start. Ryder began his career in 1991 and landed the role at the age of 14, making him a child star like Ben Savage.
The 44-year-old actor seems to have changed little, because apart from his natural features, he keeps his hair as it was in the 90s.
Although Rider Strong had some later TV roles, as of 2021 he’s been mostly dedicated to hosting “Pod Meets World,” a podcast reminiscing about episodes of “Learning to Live” and stories every fan would love to hear.
Danielle Fishel – Topanga Lawrence
Topanga, who was Cory’s love interest, was noted for her extravagant family and hippie lifestyle. The young woman tasked with bringing him to life on TV was Danielle Fishel, who is now 43 but looks like she hasn’t aged a day.
Fishel raised a family and starred in the “Learning to Live” remake. On the other hand, a few years ago she launched a line of hair care products and is also a part of the ‘Pod Meets World’ podcast.
On her social networks you can see that Danielle still gets along with her former colleagues and usually shares photos with them regularly.
William Daniels – Mr. Finney
Mr. Feeny was the principal of the high school where the protagonists attended. His advice helped Corey on more than one occasion and he considered him another friend in the series.
Before becoming this master of the small screen, actor William Daniels was already a legend, having started his career in 1955 and had worked in films such as “The Graduate” and “Blue Lagoon”, in addition to the medical series “St . Elsewhere’.
William Daniels is currently 97 years old and as of 2020 has stayed away from acting, still living with the other ‘Learning to Live’ actors.
Will Friedle – Eric Matthews
Cory’s family had a big influence on his life, but the one who did it in a big way was his older brother, Eric Matthews. His wit and jokes made him stand out instantly!
Will Friedle was the man who played this cool role for 7 years and, unlike his colleagues, he focused on continuing to be an actor, but as a voice actor, especially for cartoons.
He has been heard in more than 50 series, such as “Batman Beyond”, “Kim Possible” or “Transformers: Robots in Disguise”. He also appeared on the show ‘Pod Meets World’.
Matthew Lawrence – Jack Hunter
The character of Jack Hunter, that is, Shawn’s half-brother and Eric’s best friend, was introduced four years after the start of the series “Learning to Live” and specifically for 69 episodes.
The person who played him on TV, Matthew Lawrence, was already known for his appearance in the movie ‘Mrs. Doubt”. At 44, he continues to be active in small projects. In addition, on his Instagram he shares his second passion: reptiles.
Source: univision
Camila Luna is a writer at Gossipify, where she covers the latest movies and television series. With a passion for all things entertainment, Camila brings her unique perspective to her writing and offers readers an inside look at the industry. Camila is a graduate from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) with a degree in English and is also a avid movie watcher.
