WHERE THE CAST OF
ARE NOW
Steven Spielberg’s 1984 comedy horror Gremlins has been revealed as the most critically acclaimed Christmas franchise of all time. But what happened to the cast?
got his big break playing Billy Peltzer, but fell off the radar after dropping acting to return to university. In 2003, he was arrested for allegedly shoplifting a CD from a LA Tower Records store.
ZACH GALLIGAN
took on the role of Billy’s dad, Rand Peltzer. After Gremlins, Hoyt, who was married four times and had five sons, struggled with cocaine addiction and even penned songs about it.
HOYT AXTON
played Billy’s girlfriend Kate Beringer. She continued to act before quitting to focus on raising her two children with husband award-winning actor Kevin Kline.
PHOEBE CATES
provided the voice for Billy’s cute, furry pet Gizmo. But he’s now more known for his presenting work - including as a judge on America’s Got Talent.
HOWIE MANDEL
landed the part of Billy’s pal, Peter Fountaine. But when the big roles dried up, he decided to turn his hand to music and later starred in a string of reality shows after battling a heroin addiction.
COREY FELDMAN
played Billy's rival, Gerald. He found himself on the wrong side of the law in 2016 when he was arrested on a disorderly conduct charge following a meltdown at a Texas airport.
JUDGE REINHOLD