90s' actors and actresses you may have forgotten about

He made two of the most influential movies of the 90s: 'Terminator 2: Judgment Day' (1991) and 'American History X' (1998). However, his problems with various substances turned him into a shadow of his former self.

The legendary Hilary Banks was the most snobbish character of the 90s... and not because there was no competition! In 'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air' (1990-96), Karyn Parsons showed that she was an excellent comedy actress, but the series ended and she disappeared.

Do you recognize him? Yes, it's David Hasselhoff in an umpteenth tribute to 'Knight Rider' (1982-86). To many, it was 'Baywatch' (1989-2000) that elevated him to legendary status and made him a millionaire. Tarantino once commented that he would not mind recovering The Hoff as a true actor in one of his films, but it never materialized... so far.

At the end of the 90s, he was the face of the new teen wave, crowned with 'I Know What You Did Last Summer' (1997). It was precisely on this shoot that he met Sarah Michelle Gellar, his current wife. Freddie Prinze Jr left acting to take care of their children. He has continued to make his little dabbling on screen, but only occasionally so.

Between 1988 and 1993 she was Winnie Cooper, the neighbor and platonic love of Kevin Arnold in 'The Wonder Years' (1988-93). Yet, she preferred mathematics to acting. In 1998, McKellar graduated with honors from UCLA and became an outstanding mathematician.

Chris O'Donnell (1970) was the perfect son-in-law in the 90s. However, after playing Batman's sidekick Robin, in 'Batman & Robin' (1997), his star declined. Of course, in 2009, the series 'NCIS: Los Angeles' premiered, and it's still there, but O'Donnell's career is not at the level of expectations that it once aroused.

Kelly Kapowski formed an iconic 90s TV couple with Zack Morris in 'Saved by the Bell' (1989-92). It would take her six years to become the evil Valerie Malone in 'Beverly Hills, 90210' (1994-2000). In the 21st century, she has continued to work but not on any big hits - with the exception of 'White Collar' (2009-14)

She played Phoebe Halliwell from 1998 to 2006 in 'Charmed,' but the magic ended with the series. Alyssa Milano will always be a myth of the 90s but the 21st century has not been as momentous for her.

The legendary Dawson from 'Dawson's Creek' (1998-2003) was typecast in his most recognizable role. James Van der Beek (1977) has continued to make television but with moderate success. He will always be Dawson. The most famous thing he currently has is his crying meme.

With 'Clueless' (1995) she touched Hollywood heaven. She aimed to be the new golden girl of Hollywood but one of her next steps, 'Batman & Robin' (1997) sank her career. Yet, she has continued to work. For one, it is worth seeing her in the very disturbing 'The Killing of a Sacred Deer' (2017) with Colin Farrell.

Brandon Walsh is back and the world is turned upside down. Of course, Jason Priestley (1969) is not, not even remotely, the young man who started 'Beverly Hills, 90210' (1990-2000) at the age of 23. Brandon's success was such that he could never surpass it. He's still acting, but the series are smaller than BH90210.

The sweet Topanga from 'Boy Meets World' (1993-2000) enchanted Cory Matthews but also millions of viewers. Almost 20 years later, the series that gave her fame had to return for her to be relevant again.

He made 'The Faculty', 'Halloween H20', and 'The Virgin S-' between 1998 and 1999, making him an instant star. Despite having continued to work since then, Josh Hartnett (1978) has never had the relevance of those important years.

She was an important member of the 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' universe (1998-2003). Her character Faith, at times, surpassed Buffy in fame. Yet, after the series, it went kind of quiet. Nobody knows the reason but her fame declined.

How Pacey stole the series and Dawson's girlfriend in 'Dawson's Creek' (1998-2003) is TV history. Joshua Jackson (1979) has been very selective with his work on television and has picked two really good shows: 'Fringe' (2008-13) and 'The Affair' (2014-19). In film he's been less successful: he made more than 30 titles, almost none of which are noteworthy.

Her Jessica Spano, in 'Saved by the Bell' (1989-1992) was repellent and adorable at the same time. Between 1989 and 1992 her fame was worldwide. But, then her big mistake - 'Showgirls' (1995) - stoned her career almost before it began.

He gave life to the muscular AC Slater, in 'Saved by the Bell' until 1995. Today, Mario López (1975) continues to work but as a host of 'The X Factor.' In cinema and series, he had less success.

Shauni McClain was one of the most applauded lifeguards of 'Baywatch' (1989-92), but Erika Eleniak did not know how to get rid of the image of the explosive blonde and change it to that of a serious actress. In fact, more than half of her later work has consisted of appearances as herself.

Joey and Chandler are the guys from 'Friends' (1994-2004). The legendary comedy ended in 2004 and Matt LeBlanc (1967) and Matthew Perry (1969) have never reached the same fame again. Of course, Matt LeBlanc did try, and he even won a Golden Globe for his role in 'Episodes'.

Although the series 'Alias' (2001-06) gave her worldwide fame, Jennifer Garner was already a well-known actress in the 90s. Think 'Time of your life' (1999-2000) and 'Felicity' (1998-2002), for example. However, despite being a respected and loved actress, she has never repeated the success of those years.

Okay, Nick Carter (1980) is a singer and not an actor, but he was on TV so much in the 90s that we can add him here. The most popular Backstreet Boy had a career that took a turn for the worse. The band is back, but you have to admit, they no longer rule the world.

'10 Things I Hate About You' (1999) is, for many, the best teen movie in history. Julia Stiles made magic with the imposing Heath Ledger next to her. Since then, however, the actress has not repeated the success of that wonder.

He gave life to Shawn Hunter, Cory's best friend in 'Boy Meets World,' from 1993 to 2000. Strong's resume has been long since then, but few titles are memorable. In fact, a lot of people wouldn't recognize Rider Strong (1979) by name, even if they loved him as Shawn in the '90s.

Her Joey Potter in 'Dawson's Creek' (1998-2003) was one of the sweetest characters in television history. In real life, she chose Tom Cruise (for a while) and motherhood (forever). From that moment, it became quieter around the actress.

He entered the 1990s as an established star at just 20 years old. Hybris and bad company led him to excesses that cost him his life. He died in 1993 of an overdose at The Viper Room, the trendy venue owned by Johnny Depp.

Her Laura Winslow in 'Family Matters' was a hit from 1989 to 1998. At the end of the series, at the age of 22, she tried to continue to work in film and television but without luck. In 2011 she left acting.

Zack Morris was an icon of the 90s. 'Saved by the Bell' (1989-92) elevated him to the category of heartbreaker in many teenage lives. Mark-Paul Gosselaar (1974) has not stopped working on television, but now he is unrecognizable. More muscular and bearded, in fact.

In 'Saved by the Bell' (1989-92), Lisa Turtle was always in the shadow of Elizabeth Berkley and Tiffani Thiessen. and that weighed on her. In fact, after the series, actress Lark Voorhies said some negative things about her former classmates on several occasions.

'Cruel Intentions' (1999) and 'I Know What You Did Last Summer' (1997) are some of the jewels that he made in the 90s. He's an actor with the face of an angel and the body of a scandal. He keeps making TV and films but not with the same appeal as in the 90s.

In the 90s, 'Stealing Beauty' (1996), 'Empire Records' (1998), and 'Armageddon' (1998) were some of the films she starred in. But the 21st century arrived and, except for 'The Lord of the Rings' (2001-03), her star has faded (a little). Of course, she did leave us with a legendary villain in 'The Leftovers' (2014-17) and we may continue to see her thrive as an actress.

Why haven't we seen Will Friedle (1976) on television again, after the end of 'Boy Meets World' (1993-2000)? Well, the actor has dedicated himself to dubbing animated series ever since.

Clarissa Darling launched the actress to fame in 'Clarissa Explains It All' (1991-1994) and 'Sabrina, the Teenage Witch' (1996-2003) consolidated her as a world star. But the year 2003 came and the magic was gone. Melissa Joan Hart hasn't stopped working, but does anyone remember her films and series of the 2000s?

'I'll Be Home for Christmas' (1998) was one of the best Christmas movies of the 90s. Jonathan Taylor Thomas (1981), a teen icon from 'Home Improvement' (1991-98) made the film a hit. However, in 2015 he decided to give up acting altogether, his last work being 'Last Man Standing' (2013-15).

Between 'Party of five' (1994-2000) and the 'Scream' saga, she was one of the leading actresses in the 90s. But fame ended up saturating her and she kept a low profile in the new century. Finally, she returned to 'House of Cards' (2016-17), only to get canceled because of the Kevin Spacey scandal.

He appeared for two minutes in 'Casper' (1995) but it was enough for the world to love him. Devon Sawa (1978) was the new teen dream in the world and films like 'Idle Hands' (1998), and 'Final Destination' (2000) confirmed it. However, he opted for independent cinema and his star faded. In our memory remains the video of 'Stan' (2000), Eminem's song, in which he played a disturbed fan.

Between 1987 and 1995 they were the most adored and admired twins in the world. Ashley and Mary Kate shared the role of Michelle Tanner in 'Full House' (1987-95). At the end of the series, they made their first steps in film and television, but it was their clothing brand that had most success. The sisters have been away from the spotlight for some time.

Dean Cain's resume (1966) is endless but almost everything is concentrated on the 90s and 2000s. Despite this, he will always be remembered for being Superman in 'Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman' (1993-97). Handsome, muscular, and with charisma, he was even rumored to become the superhero in movies but, as life would have it, he was beaten by Brandon Routh.

Without a doubt, her CJ Parker was the best lifeguard in 'Baywatch'. She patrolled the beaches of Malibu between 1992 and 1997 and became an icon of the 90s. The price to pay was not being able to get other roles than that of a blonde bombshell.

Fox Mulder placed him as one of the television references of the 90s. 'The X Files' (1993-2018) is history, though, and so is David Duchovny (1960). He repeated some level of success with 'Californication' (2007-14), but, except for the reboot of 'The X Files', he hasn't been up to much.

In 'She's All That' (1999) she touched the sky. Her Laney Boggs was the ugly duckling that Freddie Prinze Jr turned into a princess. The curious thing is that, since then, she has not stopped working in film and television, but the relevance of her work has been minimal.

One of the most desired protagonists of 'Baywatch' (1992-96), and 'Melrose Place' (1996-98) disappeared too quickly from television. David Charvet (1972) tried it with music, without much success. As an actor, he hasn't done anything since 2013 ('Prisoners of the Sun').

She will always be Buffy Summers and that is a problem because, whatever she does, she will always be recognized for the role she played between 1997 and 2003. An alternative to avoid this problem has been to dub cartoon series.

The young and naive David in 'Beverly Hills, 90210' (1990-2000) continued to work after the series but never with regular or relevant roles, except in 'Anger Management' (2012-14). Brian Austin Green (1973) began dating Megan Fox in 2004 and his partner's fame overshadowed him. Following their breakup, he has kept a low profile.

Between 1990 and 1996, the world watched Ashley Banks grow up into a teenage beauty. Since then, and although it is hard to believe, she has accumulated more than 50 works in cinema and television. Projects that the general audience is mostly unaware of.

Carlton Banks stole the hearts of half the world in 'The Fresh Prince of Bel Air' (1990-96). Lovably hateful, the character became the actor and Alfonso Ribeiro (1971) is still, for many, Carlton Banks. In fact, does anyone remember any other roles of the actor?

It is true that 'Smallville' (2001-17) began in 2001 but for one year, we are not going to leave out this lovely, 'forgotten' actress. She was in the series for nine seasons but never managed to build on the success that the series gave her.