It's been over 30 years since many of these adorable troublemakers made their bigscreen debut. The Little Rascals cast: See Alfalfa, Spanky, and Darla, then and now It's been over 30 years since many of these adorable troublemakers made their bigscreen debut. By Andrew Walsh January 30, 2026 5:30 p.m. ET Leave a Comment :maxbytes(150000):stripicc()/LittleRascalsWATN0130260c24f85dc33348598f03d5aab5940985.jpg) The cast of 'The Little Rascals'.

It's been over 30 years since many of these adorable troublemakers made their big-screen debut.

*The Little Rascals *cast: See Alfalfa, Spanky, and Darla, then and now

It's been over 30 years since many of these adorable troublemakers made their big-screen debut.

By Andrew Walsh

January 30, 2026 5:30 p.m. ET

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The history of *The Little Rascals* dates back to the 1920s, when a series of short films called our *Our Gang* introduced audiences to lovable scamps like Spanky, Alfalfa, Buckwheat, and Porky.

The films remained popular throughout the early 1940s, and their impact persevered via reruns, rereleases, and even parodies, such as Eddie Murphy's not-so-little Buckwheat on *Saturday Night Live*.

The franchise got a makeover with 1994's* The Little Rascals*, a modern riff that revived the series' diminutive ensemble with child actors like Bug Hall, Ross Bagley, Brittany Ashton Holmes, and Courtland Mead.

Directed by Penelope Spheeris (*Wayne's World*), and produced by Steven Spielberg's Amblin Entertainment, the film raked in nearly $70 million on a $23 million budget. It's since emerged as a nostalgic favorite among millennials, thanks in part to a host of fun cameos from stars like Whoopi Goldberg, Reba McEntire, Mel Brooks, and Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen.

It's been over 30 years since these rascals first charmed audiences. Read on to see what the cast of *The Little Rascals *has been up to since the film's release.

Travis Tedford (Spanky)

Travis Tedford played Spanky in 'The Little Rascals'. Everett Collection; 22 Vision/YouTube

At only 6-years-old, Travis Tedford made his film debut as Spanky McFarland, president of the "He-Man Woman Haters Club."

He went on to become the first "spokeskid" for Welch's grape juice, and spent the next 16 years playing small roles in projects like *Slappy and the Stinkers* (1998)*, A Bug's Life* (1998), and *The Thirteenth Floor* (1999), and *The Amanda Show *(2000). Following a 2010 horror film, appropriately titled *The Final*, he retired from acting.

In the time since, Tedford has mostly remained out of the public eye, with the exception of a 2012 Reddit Ask Me Anything forum in which he answered fan questions about the film.

According to his LinkedIn, he earned an associate's degree from Trinity Valley Community College in 2008 and works for a Texas-based credit union. His Instagram highlights a cozy home life with family and pets, and his bio reads: "Didn't develop drug addiction and as a result: Not famous."

Brandon "Bug" Hall (Alfalfa)

Bug Hall, who played Alfalfa in 'The Little Rascals,' now lives off the grid on a plot of land in Arkansas.

Universal/Everett; Bug Hall/X

Brandon Hall-Barnett, a.k.a Bug Hall, was 9-years-old when he slicked up his hair for Alfalfa's infamous pointy cowlick. Following the production, he worked with John Landis in the Tom Arnold vehicle *The Stupids *(1996).

He continued to act steadily throughout the 1990s and 2000s, starring alongside Rick Moranis in *Honey We Shrunk Ourselves* (1997) and Lindsay Lohan *Get a Clue* (2002). On TV, he made guest spots on several popular shows, including *Charmed* (2004), *Criminal Minds* (2011), and *Masters of Sex* (2013).

In addition to his acting work, Hall served as an executive producer of the 2021 animated Netflix series *A Tale Dark & Grimm*. He was the only cast member to make a cameo in the 2014 direct-to-DVD follow-up, *The Little Rascals Save the Day*.

'Little Rascals' child star declares he's now a 'radical Catholic extremist' living off the grid after giving away savings

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In 2020, the actor, who has struggled with substance abuse, suffered a relapse and was arrested in Texas for allegedly inhaling air duster. He left Hollywood soon after, saying in a 2026 interview with the *Daily Mail* that he didn't want to live a life of "manipulation, of other people, in how I speak to them, in the stuff that I make or produce… including myself, as an addict."**

A self-identified "Medieval moralist," the Catholic convert became embroiled in controversy surrounding his views on marriage, child-rearing, and homosexuality.

After taking a "vow of poverty," the actor now lives on an 80-acre plot near the town of Mountain View, Ark., with his wife and five children. In a January 2026 interview with the *Daily Mail*, he revealed that he chose to donate his savings and most of his belongings with the plan to live off the grid.

"My goal is to maintain a life as free of any need for an income as possible," he told the outlet. "If there's a financial need that comes up, I'll go take some work or do an odd job, for cash to fulfill that need."

Brittany Ashton Holmes (Darla)

Everett Collection; 22 Vision/YouTube

Brittany Ashton Holmes was just 5 years old when she starred in *The Little Rascals *as Alfalfa's sassy love interest, Darla.

She went on to appear in a handful of projects throughout the '90s, including Ellen DeGeneres' self-titled sitcom (1995) and *Humanoids From the Deep *(1996). In 2014, she returned to the screen for a role in the 2014 TV movie *We Hate Paul Revere*.

That same year, she joined her fellow castmates in celebrating the *Rascals*' 20th anniversary in a reunion video for the production company 22 Vision, but has otherwise stayed out of the spotlight.

Kevin Jamal Woods (Stymie)

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Unlike many of his costars, *The Little Rascals* was not Kevin Jamal Woods' acting debut, as he'd previously appeared in the 1993 Clint Eastwood film *A Perfect World*. Here, he played Stymie, the vice president of the He-Man Woman Haters Club.

In 1995, Woods and castmates Ross Bagley and Courtland Mead lent their voices to a litter of puppies in the Oscar-nominated hit *Babe*. His biggest role afterward was a 14-episode run as Frank on the '90s sitcom *Blossom* (1994–1995) starring Mayim Bialik. He only continued to work for a few more years, and his last acting gig was the comedy *The Brainiacs.com* in 2000 with Michael Angarano.

Woods eventually attended Bethune-Cookman University, and now works at a marketing firm in Texas.

Jordan Warkol (Froggy)

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After croaking life into the amphibian-obsessed Froggy, Jordan Warkol appeared in several television shows throughout the '90s and early aughts, such as *Baywatch* (1996), *Walker, Texas Ranger*, (1997), and *The X-Files* (2001).

The young actor also provided voices for characters in *Hey Arnold! *(1997–2001), *A Bug's Life *(1998), and *Rocket Power*, (1999–2002), plus a turn in the movie *Carpool* (1996). He left the world of professional acting in 2006 and earned a bachelor's degree in Business Marketing in 2010.

As of 2023, Warkol is works for a digital content and distribution company in Los Angeles, according to his LinkedIn profile. He's also competed as a professional poker player in numerous tournaments around the world.

According to his Instagram, he and his wife, Sandra, welcomed a daughter, Olivia Blake, in January 2022. He'll occasionally share videos on social media about his experience on the film.

Zachary Mabry (Porky)

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At the age of 4, Zachary Mabry made his first and last foray into the entertainment industry. His role as Porky, one of the two youngest rascals and Buckwheat's best friend, is his only IMDb credit to date — although his single acting achievement continues to live on in adorable gif form.

He earned a master's degree in accounting from the University of Oklahoma in 2013 and served as a contributing editor for *The Catholic Herald* from 2018 to 2022, according to his LinkedIn profile.

Until 2021, he was the co-host of *The Roman Circus Podcast*, which discussed "Catholic culture, tradition and history." In 2015, he founded the accounting firm ZacMabry Advisory, and as of 2026 continues to work as a CPA.

Ross Bagley (Buckwheat)

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At 5 years old, Ross Bagley played the other youngest member of the gang and Porky's partner-in-crime, Buckwheat. Following *The Little Rascals*, he found success alongside Will Smith on *The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air* as Nicky, the youngest member of the Banks family.

Bagley later re-teamed with the Oscar winner in 1996 for the summer blockbuster *Independence Day*. He also voiced a puppy in the 1995 film *Babe*.

Bagley was absent from the industry for nearly 11 years before returning in 2015 for a pair of horror movies *Gnome Alone* and *Dead Ringer*, then laid low again until the 2020 HBO Max *Fresh Prince* reunion special.

Bagley now resides in Los Angeles, working as a DJ and realtor.

Sam Saletta (Butch)

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Sam Saletta donned a junior-sized leather jacket to portray Butch, the neighborhood bully with a bone to pick with Spanky and Alfalfa.

After his turn as the pint-sized villain, he consistently booked roles on shows such as *Beverly Hills, 90210* (1997), *7th Heaven *(1997–2001), and *King of the Hill* (1998–2003). His last acting credit was as the voice of Kohta in the anime *Elfen Lied* (2004-2005).

A graduate of USC's Thornton School of Music, Saletta also spent several years working as a singer/songwriter in Los Angeles. At age 19, he was part of the top 40 on season 1 of *American Idol*. Per his Instagram, he now works as a realtor.

Blake Jeremy Collins (The Woim)

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Blake Collins made his screen debut as Butch's sidekick, the Woim. He appeared in a few more projects, including the series *Men Behaving Badly* (1997) and *7th Heaven *(1999). He also played Freckles in the direct-to-video movie *Richie Rich's Christmas Wish* (1998).

Collins has continued to work in the entertainment industry behind the scenes, primarily as an assistant camera operator on projects such as *Shameless*, *Justice League*, *Ad Astra*, *The Suicide Squad*, *Army of the Dead*, and the CW's *All American*.

Courtland Mead (Uh-Huh)

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At the age of 7, Courtland Mead was club typographer Uh-Huh, who only communicated using the aforementioned phrase. Prior to his casting, he appeared in an 11-episode run on the CBS soap opera *The Young and the Restless* (1993–1994), as well as several TV movies.

Post-*Rascals*, Mead worked quite a bit, most notably playing Danny Torrance in the ABC miniseries adaptation of Stephen King's *The Shining *(1997). On the feature side, he costarred in the films *Corrina, Corrina *(1994), *Tom and Huck *(1995), and *Hellraiser: Bloodline *(1996). He also lent his vocal talents to the character Gus Griswald on the animated hit *Recess* (1997–2001) for 127 episodes.

Throughout the early 2000s, Mead mostly did voice-overs before stepping away from acting after the 2010 film *Mean Parents Suck*. Like many of his castmates, he has stayed out of the public eye since then.

Blake McIver Ewing (Waldo)

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Blake McIver Ewing played the wealthy snob Waldo, Alfalfa's romantic rival (and onscreen son of Donald Trump, who appeared as Waldo's father).

Ewing, who was already familiar to audiences as Michelle Tanner's pal Derek on *Full House* (1992–1995), went on to appear in films like *Problem Child 3: Junior in Love* (1995) and *Raising Helen* (2004). He also reunited with *Rascals* costar Mead on *Tom & Huck* (1995) and *Recess* (1997–2000), and contributed voices alongside other Rascals alums to series like *Rocket Power *(2002),* Hey Arnold! *(2001–2003), and *Lloyd in Space*.

During the 2010s, Ewing was a correspondent on the Bravo series *The People's Couch *(2013–2014), a reality show where real people watch and comment on popular TV shows.

Around that same time, he released an album titled *The Time Manipulator* and contributed his musical talents to the It Gets Better Project, which seeks to uplift the lives of the LGBTQ+ community. He also reprised the role of Derek on the Netflix sequel series *Fuller House*.

Ewing describes himself as a "recovering child actor" in his Instagram bio, and he spoke about that process of recovery in a 2025 episode of Andrea Barber and Jodie Sweetin's *How Rude, Tanneritos* podcast. "I always try to explain to people... you have your mid-career crisis at 18," he said.

Currently, he works as a vocal coach and fitness instructor when he's not appearing in cabaret and live theatrical productions in New York and Los Angeles.**

Raven-Symoné (Stymie's Girlfriend)

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Simply credited as Stymie's girlfriend, Raven-Symoné was the cast member with the biggest existing résumé despite having one of the smallest roles. *The Little Rascals* was the child star's big screen debut, hot on the heels of her rise to fame on *The Cosby Show* (1989–1992) and the sitcom *Hangin' with Mr. Cooper* (1993–1997).

Of all the former rascals, Symoné has enjoyed the longest and most successful career in entertainment. She remained on *Mr. Cooper* until 1997, then went on to star in the hit *Dr. Dolittle* movies (1998–2001) with Eddie Murphy, as well as several Disney Channel projects.

In 2003, she debuted her wildly popular series *That's So Raven* (2003–2007) on the Disney Channel, which became the first show in the channel's history to run for 100 episodes. Symoné released four studio albums between 1993 and 2008, and made her Broadway debut in a 2012 stage adaptation of *Sister Act*.

In 2015, the actress-singer-producer stepped into a new role as a co-host on *The View*, where she contributed a some controversial takes during the "Hot Topics" segment. (In 2024, she joked about having "PTSD" upon returning for a guest appearance on the show.)

She left *The View* in 2016 to focus on *Raven's Home*, a spinoff of *That's So Raven *that aired six seasons, wrapping in 2023. She also competed on season 2 of *The Masked Singer* as the mysterious Black Widow before her elimination in episode 6.

Symoné reflected on her extensive and varied résumé while discussing the 20th anniversary of *That's So Raven* with EW in 2023. "It's interesting having a career as long as I have," she said. "In different age brackets, [audiences] understand me and know me from different character perspectives."

The star, who publicly came out in 2013, married her girlfriend Miranda Maday in June 2020.

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