'Boy Meets World' Cast Now

By Amanda Lynne


It all started out in 1993 when a youthful boy growing up in Pennsylvania unknowingly dug his way into popular culture forever. It's been 10 years since Cory Matthews, Topanga Lawrence, Shawn Hunter, and Eric Matthews left the airwaves.

However, a new era of "Boy Meets World" fans are increasing. They are getting the happiness in such things as the "Feeny call," Cory and Shawn's original best friend partnership, and of course, Cory and Topanga's true love story. The show may be dead , but it will live on in syndication, as it's story lines and sense of humor are still as appropriate today as they ever were. So where are the "Boy Meets World" cast now?

Ben Savage - Cory Matthews Ben Savage, brother of "Wonder Years" star, Fred Savage, sucked us in as Cory Matthews. The popular pre-teen who had trouble with everyday life, and through his friends and family always seemed to come out on top. Fans viewed as Cory grew into a decent young man, finally marrying the love of his life, Topanga Lawrence.

Since the show's finish in 2000, Savage has graduated from Stanford University with a degree in Political Science. Ben took a three year pause from acting, in which he and his father spent a complete Summer following singerBruce Springsteen on a U.S. tour.

Deciding to jump back into the acting world he has appeared in the TV films "Making it Legal," and "Swimming Upstream." He's also done a few guest spots on "Chuck," Without a Trace," and "Phil of The Future." Currently, Ben Savage is shooting the movie "Doesn't Texas Ever End?"

Rider Strong - Shawn Hunter What's a TV show without the suitably adorable best friend? Rider Strong's character, Shawn Hunter, was the bad boy with the heart of gold. As Cory's friend, Shawn had some of the series' most notable moments. As kids Shawn would often get into trouble and find a way out of it with Cory's guidance. As a teenager and adult, Rider's alter ego began dealing with challenges such as a broken home, drinking, and the death of his father. However, he came out of it a better person, thanks to his best friend.

Strong graduated Magna Cum Laude from Columbia University in 2004, with a degree in English. In 2009 he was given his Master of Fine Arts degree from Bennington College.

After "Boy Meets World" Rider made appearances in the horror film "Cabin Fever," and later made a cameo in the sequel, "Cabin Fever 2: Spring Fever." He is at this time focusing on his writing career, and directing his film, "Irish Twins" which he and his brother, Shiloh wrote collectively.

Danielle Fishel - Topanga Lawrence Danielle Fishel played good girl, Topanga Lawrence, Corys longtime love, and later wife. Topanga and Cory's love story is one of the most cherished things to "Boy Meets World" fans all over the world. Fishel is now the host of Style Network's "The Dish," a Television show which blasts the latest celebrity and pop culture issues . In 2006, Danielle appeared on the Tyra Banks show to show off her dramatic weight loss, and talk about becoming a representative for the Nutrisystem weightloss program.

Danielle has also made appearances in movies such as, "Longshot," "National Lampoon's Dorm Daze" and its sequel and "Gamebox 1.0." Fishel is famous for dating a couple of her "Boy Meets World" co-stars, such as Ben Savage and Matthew Lawrence. She also temporarily dated former 'NSYNC member Lance Bass, who was her date to her high school prom. Bass later came out of the closet as a homosexual.

Will Friedle - Eric Matthews Perhaps the funniest of all the cast members, Will Friedle played Cory's big brother, Eric Matthews. Whether he was screaming out the "Feeny Call" or making us chuckle with his juvenile pranks and simple naive way.

Since his stretch on the show, Will has voiced animated characters such as Ron Stoppbable on Disney's "Kim Possible," and Blue Beetle in "Batman: The Brave and the Bold." In 1997 he famously dated actress Jennifer Love Hewitt. In 2006 he told People Magazine he was thinking ofattending culinary school.

William Daniels - Mr. George Feeny Mr Feeny. As the group's teacher, principal, and later college professor, William Daniels' character of George Feeny followed the group all over. He even lived right next door to the Matthews Family. Yes, Mr. Feeny saw Cory, Eric, Shawn, and Topanga through almost every hardship in their lives, teaching them important lessons along the way.

Daniels, now 82-years-old, has had a few minor roles in "King of Queens," "Boston Legal," "The Benchwarmers," and "Blades of Glory." However, it's his role as Mr. Feeny that he will be most lovingly remembered for.

William Russ and Betsy Randle - Alan and Amy Matthews Yes, Cory, Eric, and Morgan Matthews had excellent folks. As Alan and Amy Matthews, William Russ and Betsy Randle were every kids' dream parents. They helped their children resolve their challenges using comedy, discipline, and love.

Since his "Boy Meets World" character, William Russ has guest starred on "Deadwood," "Wildfire," and "Boston Legal." However, he presently has a recurring role on the hit daytime soap opera, "The Young and the Restless." Russ is also a married father.

Betsy Randle, selected to retire from acting after her "Charmed" role in 2004. She now lives with her spouse and children in California.

Blake Clark - Chet Hunter Blake Clark played Chet Hunter on "Boy Meets World," The mostly runaway dad of Shawn and Jack, until his character was killed off by a heart attack. The loss of their father left Shawn and Jack in very negative places in their lives, later driving them closer than ever as half brothers.

Clark is still a working actor and has appeared in many projects such as "Community," "I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry," "50 First Dates," "Eight Crazy Nights," "Mr. Deeds," and "Toy Story 3."

Trina McGee - Angela Moore Trina McGee joined the cast in the following seasons. She portrayed Shawn's love interest, Angela Moore. Angela and Topanga quickly became best friends, as they lived to double date with Cory and Shawn. Trina's character was a deep thinker, and very sensitive about life, music, and art.

Anglea and Shawn had their ups and downs, finally reconcilling. In the series finale, Moore decides to spend a year living with her dad in Europe. The show never went on to reveal whether Shawn and Angela's relationship ever worked out.

After guest spots on shows such as "Family Matters," "A Different World," "So Little Time" and "The Sinbad Show." Trina McGee currently spends most of her time with her family. Trina, who was formerly hitched to Courtland Davis, is now currentlyin a relationship with actor Marcello Thedford ("Dangerous Minds") and lives in the San Fernando Valley with him and her three children.

Matthew Lawrence - Jack Hunter Matthew Lawrence, blood brother of actor, Joey Lawrence coupled"Boy Meets World" in 1997 as Shawn's long lost half brother, Jack Hunter. Jack soon became the best friend of Eric Matthews, Cory's big brother. After the show finished Matthew went on to star in many movies such as "The Hot Chick," and "Jumping Ship."

He became engaged to mate Heidi Mueller in 2004, but the two later split up. He was also thought to have dated Cheryl Burke from "Dancing With the Stars." He at this time lives in the Los Angeles area and aspires to become a zoologist.

Anthony Tyer Quinn - Mr. Johnathan Turner Mr. Turner showed up on the show when Cory, Shawn, and Topanga hit middle school. He was the young and attractive English teacher, that shared a special link with Shawn. Of course, when Shawn's father left for months at a time to look for his wife, Shawn lived with Mr. Turner.

Fans often speculated on what became of Mr. Turner as the was in a motorcylce accident and then mysteriously left the show. Quinn has had recurring roles on a number of television series' including "Melrose Place," "Party of Five," and "Caroline in the City." Most recently he has had guest spots on programs such as "The Mentalist" and "House, M.D."

Maitland Ward - Rachel McGuire Maitland Ward's character, Rachel McGuire, was one of the very last to join the cast, not appearing until the college years of the series in 1998. Rachel was the tall redhead who finds herself living with Jack and Eric after a messy break up with her boyfriend. Both Jack and Eric immediately have crushes on her, and continually compete for her affection. At the end of the series, Rachel and Jack, who previously dated and then broke up, head off to the Peace Corps together.

Since "Boy Meets World" Ward has had guest roles on shows like "Boston Public" and "Rules of Engagement." She also co-starred in "White Chicks" with the Wayans brothers. Ward is now joyfully wed and is set to go back to her past role as Jessica Forrester on "The Bold and The Beautiful."




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