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What The Cast Of Fast Times At Ridgemont High Looks Like Today

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Teen comedy films are a dime a dozen—but every once in awhile, one comes along that isn’t just funny and truthful, but manages to stand the test of time. Fast Times at Ridgemont High premiered in 1982, and more than three decades later, its blend of raucous comedy and poignant coming-of-age drama still rings true. You don’t have to be a child of the ’70s to identify with the struggles of high schoolers working at low-paying jobs, navigating romantic relationships, or dealing with teenage pregnancy. 

It’s not surprising that the film was based on real events—drawn from the book Cameron Crowe wrote after spending a year undercover at a California high school. Fast Times at Ridgemont High was a sleeper hit that became a cult classic, and it helped launch the careers of many young actors along the way. Let’s take a look back at the cast that helped make Fast Times such a success, and find out what they’re up to today.