‘The Goonies’ at 30: Where are they now?

Henry Hanks Emanuella Grinberg
By Henry Hanks and Emanuella Grinberg, CNN
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Published 5:38 PM EDT, Sun June 7, 2015
Thirty years after the premiere of the hit 1985 film, it's still true: "Goonies never say die!" Here's what the cast has been up to since then:
Thirty years after the premiere of the hit 1985 film, it's still true: "Goonies never say die!" Here's what the cast has been up to since then:
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Sean Astin's first big role was Mikey in "The Goonies," and his career took off from there. Between leading roles in "Rudy," "Encino Man," "24" and biggest of all, the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy, the son of actors John Astin and Patty Duke has had more than 100 onscreen appearances in the past 30 years.
Sean Astin's first big role was Mikey in "The Goonies," and his career took off from there. Between leading roles in "Rudy," "Encino Man," "24" and biggest of all, the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy, the son of actors John Astin and Patty Duke has had more than 100 onscreen appearances in the past 30 years.
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Jeff Cohen's most famous role by far was that of comic relief Chunk. He took a few TV roles afterward but was eager to work behind the scenes, eventually becoming an entertainment lawyer.
Jeff Cohen's most famous role by far was that of comic relief Chunk. He took a few TV roles afterward but was eager to work behind the scenes, eventually becoming an entertainment lawyer.
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Mouth was one of the coolest members of the Goonies, and child actor Corey Feldman's career was already white-hot when the movie came out. His career extended to "Stand By Me," "The Lost Boys" and a series of teen movies with a fellow Corey -- Corey Haim. He then did reality TV appearances on shows such as "The Surreal Life," and he continues to act in TV and film today.
Mouth was one of the coolest members of the Goonies, and child actor Corey Feldman's career was already white-hot when the movie came out. His career extended to "Stand By Me," "The Lost Boys" and a series of teen movies with a fellow Corey -- Corey Haim. He then did reality TV appearances on shows such as "The Surreal Life," and he continues to act in TV and film today.
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Josh Brolin, son of actor James Brolin, was 17 when he landed his first onscreen role in "Goonies" playing Mikey's protective older brother, Brand. It would be another two decades before his career took off thanks to his role in the 2008 Academy Award-winning film, "No Country for Old Men." He also plays the villain Thanos in Marvel movies "Guardians of the Galaxy" and "Avengers: Age of Ultron."
Josh Brolin, son of actor James Brolin, was 17 when he landed his first onscreen role in "Goonies" playing Mikey's protective older brother, Brand. It would be another two decades before his career took off thanks to his role in the 2008 Academy Award-winning film, "No Country for Old Men." He also plays the villain Thanos in Marvel movies "Guardians of the Galaxy" and "Avengers: Age of Ultron."
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Martha Plimpton has worked steadily since playing Stef in "The Goonies." She appeared in films such as "Parenthood" and "Beautiful Girls." She went on to win an Emmy for her guest role on "The Good Wife" television series. She also starred on the Fox hit "Raising Hope" and has a new television role this fall on "The Real O'Neals."
Martha Plimpton has worked steadily since playing Stef in "The Goonies." She appeared in films such as "Parenthood" and "Beautiful Girls." She went on to win an Emmy for her guest role on "The Good Wife" television series. She also starred on the Fox hit "Raising Hope" and has a new television role this fall on "The Real O'Neals."
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Kerri Green got her big break playing Andy in "Goonies" and followed up the role with 1980s hits "Summer Rental" and "Lucas." After a brief stint on "Mad About You," she semi-retired from acting to attend school. She returned to acting with guest roles on "ER" and "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" and also worked behind the camera.
Kerri Green got her big break playing Andy in "Goonies" and followed up the role with 1980s hits "Summer Rental" and "Lucas." After a brief stint on "Mad About You," she semi-retired from acting to attend school. She returned to acting with guest roles on "ER" and "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" and also worked behind the camera.
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Jonathan Ke Quan was fresh off playing Short Round in "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom" when he landed the role of Data in "Goonies." After roles on "Head of the Class" and "Encino Man," he worked as a stunt choreographer on "X-Men" and other films.
Jonathan Ke Quan was fresh off playing Short Round in "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom" when he landed the role of Data in "Goonies." After roles on "Head of the Class" and "Encino Man," he worked as a stunt choreographer on "X-Men" and other films.
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Anne Ramsey had a number of roles before and after villain Mama Fratelli in "The Goonies," but none bigger than the title character in the Billy Crystal/Danny DeVito comedy "Throw Momma from the Train." Sadly, she died of cancer one year after "Train" in 1988.
Anne Ramsey had a number of roles before and after villain Mama Fratelli in "The Goonies," but none bigger than the title character in the Billy Crystal/Danny DeVito comedy "Throw Momma from the Train." Sadly, she died of cancer one year after "Train" in 1988.
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Joe Pantoliano played Mama Fratelli's bumbling son, Francis. Since then, he has added more than 100 film, television and stage credits to his name, including "The Fugutive," "The Matrix," "Memento" and a recurring role on "The Sopranos" as Ralph Cifaretto.
Joe Pantoliano played Mama Fratelli's bumbling son, Francis. Since then, he has added more than 100 film, television and stage credits to his name, including "The Fugutive," "The Matrix," "Memento" and a recurring role on "The Sopranos" as Ralph Cifaretto.
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Singer and actor Robert Davi showed off his vocal range in "Goonies" playing Mama Fratelli's classical music-loving henchman. His acne-scarred face was already familiar in Hollywood thanks to numerous TV roles. He sealed his villain legacy in 1988's "Die Hard," 1989's "License to Kill" and many roles since then. He also released an album, "Davi Sings Sinatra," in 2014.
Singer and actor Robert Davi showed off his vocal range in "Goonies" playing Mama Fratelli's classical music-loving henchman. His acne-scarred face was already familiar in Hollywood thanks to numerous TV roles. He sealed his villain legacy in 1988's "Die Hard," 1989's "License to Kill" and many roles since then. He also released an album, "Davi Sings Sinatra," in 2014.
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John Matuszak had a career in the NFL before he played Sloth, Mama Fratelli's disfigured son who joins the gang after they free him from his chained existence. The former defensive lineman for the Oakland and Los Angeles Raiders struggled with substance abuse and died in 1989 from an accidental overdose of a prescription drug.
John Matuszak had a career in the NFL before he played Sloth, Mama Fratelli's disfigured son who joins the gang after they free him from his chained existence. The former defensive lineman for the Oakland and Los Angeles Raiders struggled with substance abuse and died in 1989 from an accidental overdose of a prescription drug.
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'Goonies' cast: Where are they now
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This should make you feel old: It’s been 30 years since the premiere of comedic action-adventure film “The Goonies,” directed by Richard Donner.

The story of a ragtag group of teens who happen upon an old treasure map featured some of the biggest stars of the decade and launched the careers of others.

It remains a fan favorite for many children of the 1980s. Its cast of memorable characters was probably the best part of it all. What happened to the actors who portrayed them? Browse through the photo gallery above to see what the actors who played Mikey, Chunk, Mouth and the rest of the gang are up to.

For a bonus trip down memory lane, watch the two-part music video for the catchy theme song by Cyndi Lauper featuring some of the cast members, the Bangles and pro-wrestling superstars including Andre the Giant and Captain Lou Albano.

Lauper famously distanced herself from the song for years because of creative differences with Donner, but the videos remain timeless relics of 1980s nostalgia.

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