WhenCheaper by the Dozenwas released in 2003, it was an instant hit for young viewers.
(There was evena sequelmade in 2005!)
Of course, some of the younger child actors were less recognizable.
Curious to learn more?
Here’s what happened to the cast ofCheaper by the Dozen.
After decades of success in the film industry, Martin eventually decided to pursue different interests.
This led to a career in bluegrass music andmultiple Grammy wins.
In addition to his music career, Martin has also written several books.
As anauthor, this multi-talent has published novels, essays, short stories, and plays.
Even though Martin has pretty much left Tinseltown behind, he’s certainly stayed very busy!
Hunt has also kept busy with various jobs behind the camera.
“I went to Hollywood and I’ve failed many times,” Hunt told theChristopher Closeuppodcast in 2019.
“… You get up and brush yourself off, but you do your best work.”
It’s clear that Perabo will always stand up for what she believes.
But Welling was already well-known for starring in the popular Superman series,Smallville, which premiered in 2001.
After itcame to an endten years later, the actor took on another TV role as Marcus onLucifer.
Nevertheless, Welling couldn’t resistreprising his role of hero Clark Kentone more time onBatwomanin 2019.
She also releasedseveral pop albumsthroughout the early 2000s.
“Youngeris edgy,” Duff toldTime.
“It’s dealing with a lot of women’s issues in humorous ways.”
Will Kevin G. Schmidt bring a third Cheaper by the Dozen movie to the big screen?
Kevin G. Schmidt plays Henry Baker inCheaper by the Dozen.
You may remember him asthe kid who (disgustingly) slips in vomit.
Going on to playa series of small roleson shows likeBonesandNumb3rs, helanded larger gigs onUnnatural HistoryandPoor Paul.
From 2008 to 2012, Schmidthit the soap opera circuit, playing Noah Newman onThe Young and the Restless.
“I want to do more for this planet than just acting.”
Coming full circle, Schmidt also wrote a thirdCheaper by the Dozenmovie back in 2010!
Stoner even had a moderately successfulmusic career, releasing two EPs by 2015.
But Stoner’s changed a lot since her saccharine kids web connection days.
In addition to her lifestyleYouTubechannel, Stoner’sSimplexitypodcast aims to “simplify the complexities of life.”
We love how Stoner has grown up to be such a conscientious, thoughtful young woman.
“I really want to get back into it,” he revealed.
We commend Smith for speaking openly about his battle with addiction and journey toward sobriety.
Judging by herIMDbpage, she’s gone on to have a seriously successful career as a voice actor.
You may also recognize her from the second and third movies inThe Santa Clausetrilogy.
In terms of her personal life, Mumy seems to be thriving there, as well.
By the looks of things, Mumy is really living her best life!
Soon enough, York started doing some of her own writing.
As sheput it, she “works in publishing by day and is a novelist by night.”
Only time will tell.
So, what became of Landis after he stopped acting?
Well, it turns out, he eventually took up skateboarding.
As of 2020, Landis is still skateboarding at a professional level.
In fact, hefrequently workswith skateboarding photographerJoseph Butler.
By the looks of things, Landis really is following his passions which could not be further from acting.
For many years, it looked like Woodruff had stopped acting altogether.
Apparently, Woodruff’s characterdieswhen he is sucked out of an airplane window and burns to death.
Talk about a change of pace from the family-friendlyCheaper by the Dozen.
They were played by child actor twins Brent and Shane Kinsman, who later appeared inDesperate HousewivesasPrestonandPorterScavo, respectively.
“We were so young,” Brent said of filming the firstCheaper by the Dozenmovie.
But nothing but good memories."
The Kinsman twins concluded that they were hoping to get back into acting.
