The Little Rascals cast all grown up: where are they today?
Many of The Little Rascals cast members have followed unexpected journeys, while some, like Brittany Ashton Holmes, stayed in the public eye for a time; others, such as Travis Tedford, chose life away from acting. Over three decades since its 1994 release, their lives have changed remarkably.
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Key takeaways
- Travis Tedford (Spanky McFarland) transitioned into a marketing career at a credit union and has mostly remained private.
- Brandon "Bug" Hall (Alfalfa) has remained active in acting.
- Ross Bagley (Buckwheat) became a realtor and DJ after leaving acting.
- Blake McIver Ewing (Waldo) worked as a director, coach, and podcaster.
The Little Rascals cast: where are they today
When The Little Rascals premiered in 1994, most of its young cast members were at the beginning of their acting careers. Almost three decades later, their lives have taken different directions—some stayed in show business, while others chose new paths. Here is a look at the Little Rascals cast then and now.
Travis Tedford as Spanky McFarland
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- Full name: Travis Tedford
- Date of birth: 19 August 1988
- Age: 37 years old (as of 2025)
- Place of birth: Rockwall, Texas, United States
- Profession: Former actor
Travis Tedford was six years old when he debuted in his first significant role as Spanky in The Little Rascals. After the movie ended, Travis continued acting. He starred in several TV shows and films, such as Slappy and the Stinkers, Profiler, One Night, Stan, and his last film to be featured was The Final in 2010.
Travis studied Associate Liberal Arts at Trinity Valley Community College. According to his LinkedIn profile, Travis began working as a teller for Texas Trust Credit Union in November 2007. He still works there currently as the vice president of digital experience.
Brittany Ashton Holmes as Darla
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- Full name: Brittany Ashton Holmes
- Date of birth: 27 February 1989
- Age: 36 years old (as of 2025)
- Place of birth: California, United States
- Profession: Former child actor
Brittany Ashton Holmes played Darla in the 1994 film The Little Rascals at the age of five. After starring in the movie, she appeared in a few films and TV shows, including Ellen, Death Benefit, Circuit Breaker, and Humanoids from the Deep.
Brittany took a break after Humanoids from the Deep in 1996, and in 2014, she briefly reappeared in a TV movie, We Hate Paul Revere, but has since maintained a private lifestyle.
Brandon "Bug" Hall as Alfalfa
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- Full name: Brandon "Bug" Hall
- Date of birth: 4 February 1985
- Age: 40 years old (as of 2025)
- Place of birth: Fort Worth, Texas, United States
- Profession: Actor
The Little Rascals was Brandon's first role at the age of nine. After starring in The Little Rascals, Brandon continued with his prolific acting, appearing in about 51 films and TV series. Some of his credits include appearing in Kelly Kelly, Skipped Parts, Footsteps, and the upcoming The Long Run.
The American actor has been married to Jill Marie DeGroff since 2017. The couple shares five children as of August 2025.
Zachary Mabry as Porky
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- Full name: Zachary Mabry
- Date of birth: 19 January 1990
- Age: 35 years old (as of 2025)
- Place of birth: Plano, Texas, United States
- Profession: Former child actor, accountant
Zachary Mabry portrays Porky in The Little Rascals. His performance in the film is his sole significant role as an actor, as he didn't pursue acting as a career.
Zachary became an accountant. According to his LinkedIn profile, he graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting and Finance from the University of Oklahoma. He later acquired a Master's in Accounting and Auditing from the University of Oklahoma.
In 2015, Zachary launched the accounting firm ZacMabry Advisory, where he works as a CPA. Previously, he was a contributing editor at Catholic Herald from December 2018 to December 2022.
Kevin Jamal Woods as Stymie
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- Full name: Kevin Jamal Woods
- Date of birth: 6 January 1987
- Age: 38 years old (as of 2025)
- Place of birth: United States
- Profession: Former actor, marketer
Kevin Woods was Stymie in The Little Rascals. Before starring in The Little Rascals, Kevin had featured in the movie A Perfect World in 1993.
After The Little Rascals, he continued acting until 2000. Some films and TV series he has been featured in include Blossom, Hope, Sons of Thunder, and The Brainiacs.com. Woods later enrolled at Bethune-Cookman University and now works at a marketing firm in Texas.
Jordan Warkol as Froggy
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- Full name: Jordan Blake Warkol
- Date of birth: 21 November 1986
- Age: 38 years old (as of August 2025)
- Place of birth: United States
- Profession: Former actor, marketer
Jordan Warkol portrays Froggy in The Little Rascals. Before the role, he had appeared in a TV series, Grace Under Fire, in 1993. After the film, he has been featured in The Shaggy Dog, Thunder Alley, Sliders, 7th Heaven, and The X-Files. He was also a voice actor and voiced in A Bug's Life and Da Jammies.
Jordan retired from acting in 2006. He graduated in 2010 with a bachelor's degree in Business Marketing from California State University, Northridge. According to his LinkedIn profile, he works as a VP of business development at OTTera, Inc. in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Ross Bagley as Buckwheat
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- Full name: Ross Bagley
- Date of birth: 5 December 1988
- Age: 36 years old (as of August 2025)
- Place of birth: Los Angeles, California, United States
- Profession: Former actor, DJ, realtor
Ross Bagley played the spirited and memorable Buckwheat in The Little Rascals, bringing charm and humour to the beloved character. Since then, he has continued acting, appearing in films and TV shows, including The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Independence Day, and Providence.
After starring in Judging Amy in 2004, Ross took a break from acting. He returned in 2015, starring in two horror films, Gnome Alone and Dead Ringer. Ross lives in Los Angeles, where he works as a DJ and a realtor.
Blake McIver Ewing as Waldo
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- Full name: Blake McIver Ewing
- Date of birth: 27 March 1985
- Age: 40 years old (as of 2025)
- Place of birth: Los Angeles, California, United States
- Profession: Former actor, singer
Blake McIver Ewing rose to fame as Waldo, the arrogant yet charming rich kid in The Little Rascals. After the film, he found success on television as Derek Boyd in Full House and became a prolific voice actor in animated series Lloyd in Space and Teacher's Pet.
He later shifted his focus to music and theatre, releasing The Time Manipulator and performing in cabaret and stage productions. Today, he composes for visual media and tours with his partner, Emerson Collins, in their musical revue I Dreamed a Dreamgirl.
Blake Jeremy Collins as The Woim
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- Full name: Blake Jeremy Collins
- Date of birth: 1 May 1985
- Age: 40 years old (as of 2025)
- Place of birth: Los Angeles, California, United States
- Profession: Former actor, singer
Blake Jeremy Collins played The Woim, Butch's mischievous sidekick, in The Little Rascals. After starring in The Little Rascals, he appeared in only five acting credits, including Men Behaving and 7th Heaven, before retiring in 1999.
Shifting behind the camera, Blake began as a PA and digital loader of TV series such as Terriers, Gang Related, and Touch. He later advanced to second assistant camera operator on projects including Grudge Match, Shameless, and Animal Kingdom. Since 2023, he has served as a first assistant camera on projects such as All-American.
Sam Saletta as Butch
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- Full name: Samuel Paul Saletta
- Date of birth: 1 October 1984
- Age: 40 years old (as of August 2025)
- Place of birth: Stillwater, Oklahoma, United States
- Profession: Former actor, musician
Sam Saletta played the role of Butch, the leather-jacketed bully in The Little Rascals. After the film, he continued acting, appearing in 7th Heaven, Beverly Hills, and King of the Hill. He voiced characters in animated series including The Kids from Room 402, Rocket Power, As Told by Ginger, and Elfen Lied. However, he retired from acting in 2005.
Since the mid-2000s, Saletta has devoted much of his career to music, serving as the lead singer of Jubala, releasing solo projects, and issuing an EP around 2015. In 2017, he gained recognition for writing and performing the jingle for California's I Can Afford College campaign.
What year was Donald Trump in The Little Rascals?
Donald Trump made a cameo in the 1994 film The Little Rascals, portraying Waldo's affluent father.
What happened to the girl who played Darla?
Brittany Ashton Holmes, who portrayed Darla in the 1994 movie The Little Rascals, appeared in several more projects during the mid-1990s before stepping away from acting to embrace a private life.
How old was Darla in The Little Rascals (1994)?
During filming, Brittany Ashton Holmes, who portrayed Darla, was just 5 years old. Born on 27 February 1989, she was the youngest among the main cast when the movie premiered in August 1994.
Is Macaulay Culkin in Little Rascals?
Macaulay Culkin did not appear in The Little Rascals (1994). He is sometimes mistaken for Bug Hall (Alfalfa) or Travis Tedford (Spanky) due to their similar age and look at the time, but Culkin was never part of the cast.
Decades later, The Little Rascals cast members have followed diverse journeys. While some continued to thrive in the entertainment industry, others chose private lives and careers outside the spotlight. Still, their roles in the beloved film remain unforgettable.
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