What do actors who became famous for their childhood and teenage roles look like today (11 photos)

Child actors are a complex topic. At a young age they can become real stars, but over the years their childhood charm fades and the children turn into men. And such an obvious and natural process often becomes the reason for the ending of their career. But the heroes of this collection do not face such a fate. Well... almost everyone. Most of them became sought-after young actors. Let's see how they have changed over time.

Asa Butterfield





It's been 15 years since the release of The Boy in the Striped Pajamas (2008). Today he is a sought-after British actor. His latest project is the lead role in the comedy-drama series Sex Education.

Dev Patel



Everyone watched the story of Slumdog Millionaire (2008), but not everyone saw how the main character had changed. The guy played in many great films, for which he was nominated for an Oscar. Golden Globe and BAFTA.

Zac Efron





Zac Efron is the dream of all girls of the 2000s. And today he... yes, he is still the dream of all the girls of the 2000s who grew up and changed with him. His last notable role was in the biopic The Beautiful, the Bad and the Ugly, in which he played serial killer Ted Bundy.

Will Poulter



Many people know the guy from his most prominent role in the film “We Are the Millers.” But Will managed to make his mark in the Maze Runner franchise, in the cool horror film Midsommar, and his last role was in the third part of Guardians of the Galaxy.

Nicholas Hoult



This gray-eyed boy, who began his successful career back in 2002 in the film “My Boy,” now shines on the covers of fashion magazines.

Josh Hutcherson



The hero of “The Hunger Games” began his career in 2002, and one of his first roles was the drama “Wild Days” (2003), a frame from which you see on the left. Here the chubby-cheeked boy cannot compare with his courageous version in “Man of the Future” (2017-2020).

Freddie Highmore



The main character of “Arthur and the Minimoys” (2006), as well as “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” (2005), can only be recognized by a kind, penetrating look.

Joshua Herdman



The actor who played Draco Malfoy's bumbling sidekick is now an MMA fighter. Here's the twist.

Jerry O'Connell



Jerry O'Connell became famous thanks to the film Stand By Me (1986), where he appeared as a chubby boy. Now he is a handsome adult man who continues to act in films and hosts shows.

Matthew Lewis



This is what it means to successfully go through the “transitional age”. Matthew rarely acts, but Neville Longbottom's fan base is as alive as anyone alive.

Timothee Chalamet



What, you didn’t find out? But this is him, in one of his first roles in the TV series “Law and Order” in 2009.