The stars of 1989’s hap-hap-happiest holiday comedy have kept busy since that dysfunctional dinner.
Christmas Vacationnever really gets old, especially due to the hilariously committed performances by its cast.
Here’s the latest on what the cast ofChristmas Vacationhas been up to in recent years.
(Clockwise from lower left) Johnny Galecki, Juliette Lewis, Beverly D’Angelo, and Chevy Chase in ‘National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation’.Credit:Warner Bros/Courtesy Everett
Chevy Chase (Clark Griswold)
Chevy Chase led the Griswold clan as patriarch Clark.
(1986), and rose to fame with an Emmy-winning gig onSaturday Night Live.
I loved all of the physical stuff in the movie,Chase recalled to theLos Angeles Daily Newsin 2019.
Chevy Chase in ‘National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation’; Chevy Chase.Warner Brothers/Courtesy Everett Collection; Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic
I loved the stuff on the roof, which was typical of Clark Griswold.
I loved sliding down the roof and hanging on.
It was all very funny."
Beverly D’Angelo in ‘National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation’; Beverly D’Angelo.Warner Bros/Courtesy Everett Collection; David Livingston/Getty Images
He revisited the part in 1997’sVegas Vacation, a 2007 episode ofFamily Guy, and 2015’sVacation.
Chase has been married to his third wife, Jayni Luke, since 1982.
The couple has three children.
Randy Quaid in ‘National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation’; Randy Quaid.Warner Bros/Courtesy Everett Collection; Vermont State Police via AP
D’Angelo joined Chase inVegas Vacation, the aforementioned episode ofFamily Guy, andVacation(15).
“There’s something about the way that the Griswolds have seeped into our national culture.”
She returned toLaw & Order: SVUas a different character in a 2022 episode.
Juliette Lewis in ‘National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation’; Juliette Lewis.Warner Bros/Courtesy Everett Collection; Harmony Gerber/ FilmMagic
From 1997 to 2003, D’Angelo was in a relationship withAl Pacino, with whom she has twin children.
Quaid married his wife, Evi Motolanez, in 1989, the same year as the release ofChristmas Vacation.
Lewis teared up onThe Kelly Clarkson Showin 2023discussing the impact ofChristmas Vacationon people’s lives.
Johnny Galecki in ‘National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation’; Johnny Galecki.Warner Brothers/Courtesy Everett Collection; Michael Tran/FilmMagic
Lewis was married to skateboarder Steve Berra from 1999 to 2003.
Galecki has a daughter with his wife, Morgan Galecki, whom he married in 2024.
Randolph continued to act well into his 80s.
John Randolph in ‘National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation’; John Randolph.Warner Bros/Courtesy Everett Collection; Albert L. Ortega/WireImage
He died at the age of 88 in 2004.
She went on to make mid-’90s appearances onDr.
Ladd has been married to Robert Hunter since 1999.
Diane Ladd in ‘National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation’; Diane Ladd.Warner Bros/Courtesy Everett Collection; Angela Weiss/Getty Images
Marshall (Art Smith)
E.G.
Marshall played the father to Ellen, the cranky Art.
The longtime actor added to his TV credits with ’90s gigs onThe Cosby Show,Chicago Hope, andCourthouse.
E.G. Marshall in ‘National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation’; E.G. Marshall.Warner Bros/Courtesy Everett Collection; Jim Smeal/WireImage
Doris Roberts (Frances Smith)
Appearing opposite E.G.
Marshall,Doris Robertsplayed Ellen’s mother, Frances.
She also picked up an Emmy nomination for her performance onPerfect Strangersand won forSt.
Doris Roberts in ‘National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation’; Doris Roberts.Warner Bros/Courtesy Everett Collection; Steve Granitz/WireImage
Roberts' most famous role began in the mid-’90s, when she debuted Marie Barone onEverybody Loves Raymond.
The star played Raymond’s mother for nearly 10 years and won four Emmys for her work.
In 2016, Robertsdied at age 90.
Miriam Flynn in ‘National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation’; Miriam Flynn.Warner Brothers/Courtesy Everett Collection; Adam Taylor/ABC via Getty Images
Mom, and the late-’80s seriesRaising Miranda.
In later years, she booked roles in episodes ofBones,Scandal,Shrinking, andThe Lincoln Lawyer.
Latzen and her husband married in 2022 and they share one daughter.
Ellen Hamilton Latzen in ‘National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation’; Ellen Hamilton Latzen.WARNER BROS; @ellenlatzen/Twitter
Hickey came into the role after previously acting alongsideVacationcostars E.G.
Hickey died at the age of 69 in 1997 from emphysema and bronchitis.
National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacationwas Questel’s final feature film credit.
William Hickey in ‘National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation’; William Hickey and George Clooney.WARNER BROS; Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic
She died at the age of 89 in 1998.
The role marked her fourth big-screen appearance, followingTroll,Hannah and Her Sisters, andSoul Manin 1986.
Mae Questel in ‘National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation’; Mae Questel.WARNER BROS; Catherine McGann/Getty Images
Julia Louis-Dreyfus in ‘National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation’; Julia Louis-Dreyfus.WARNER BROS; Steve Granitz/ WireImage
