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Future stars likeGeorge Clooney,Molly Ringwald,Mackenzie Astin, andCloris Leachmanalso joined the show throughout its run.
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Rae was onThe Facts of Lifefor the first seven seasons and a special two-part season 8 episode.
She was nominated for aPrimetime Emmyaward for her role.
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Rae diedon Aug. 5, 2018, at the age of 92.
Her mom, Chip Fields, played her onscreen mother onThe Facts of Life.
She’s best known for starring on another hit show featuring an all-female cast:Living Single.
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Fields played Regine Hunter on the long running series costarringQueen Latifah.
She has mostly left acting since then, becoming a best selling (but controversial) author.
She also appeared onSurvivor: Philippinesin 2012.
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She joined the cast ofThe Facts of Lifeduring the show’s sophomore season as transfer student Jo Polniaczek.
After the series ended, McKeon continued acting, even auditioning to play Monica Geller onFriends.
She worked on shows, includingThe Division,Sonny With a Chance, andDancing With the Stars.
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Cohn played Natalie Green for the show’s entire run.
Cohn continued acting when the show ended in 1988.
She starred on a variety of shows includingCharles in Charge,21 Jump Street,Hot in Cleveland, andThe Middle.
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Her role was written off, putting her on the path to superstardom.
It wasn’t long before Ringwald became a teen icon and a member of the infamousBrat Pack.
She starred on the sitcom from 1986 to 1988 as Beverly Ann Stickle.
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Leachmandied in 2021at the age of 94.
He joined the cast ofThe Facts of Lifein 1985 as Cloris Leachman’s adopted son, Andy Moffett Stickle.
After his stint on the show, Clooney appeared onTheGolden Girlsand had a supporting role onRoseanne.
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He wonOscarsfor Best Supporting Actor in 2005 forSyrianaand Best Picture in 2012 for producingArgo.
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