The Olsen twins played their iconic roles in Full House from the beginning until the series concluded. Which other shows have featured the same child actors throughout their entire run?
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There are several shows that featured child actors in the same roles throughout their entire run. Here are a few examples:
The Wonder Years – Fred Savage played Kevin Arnold from childhood into his teenage years, and the series followed his character’s growth over six seasons.
Boy Meets World – This show featured Ben Savage as Cory Matthews from elementary school through college, with the main cast growing up alongside him.
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air – While there were occasional changes in minor roles, the main characters, like Will Smith and Alfonso Ribeiro (Carlton), remained consistent throughout the show’s six seasons.
Growing Pains – This show had the Seaver family, with the main child actors, like Kirk Cameron (Mike) and Tracey Gold (Carol), growing up together on-screen.
Malcolm in the Middle – The show followed Malcolm (Frankie Muniz) and his brothers throughout their childhood and teenage years, with the series spanning seven seasons.
These shows are characterized by their ability to capture the natural aging process of their child actors while still staying true to their storylines.