Older brother Charlie might have the golden touch when it comes to women, and Alan can’t catch a break. In real life, actor Jon Cryer not only got famous for his spot-on “Two and a Half Men,” but in movies like “Superman IV: The Quest for Peace” and “Hot Shots” (also with Charlie Sheen.)
He’s still acting, writing, and directing and currently provides the voice of Lex Luthor in the DC Comics animated television series. Cryer has been married to British actress Sarah Trigger and is currently married to entertainment reporter Lisa Joyner. The two have one child together and have adopted another.
Dana Carvey – Wayne’s World
When the “Wayne’s World” skit first aired on "SNL," you knew it was going to be a hit. Wayne was the “cool” one, and Garth was his dorky friend. The two were broadcasting a show from Wayne’s parent’s basement, and this comedic segment obviously became a movie in 1992.
Heck, they ended up making two of those movies together. They must have been doing something right. Garth is played by Dana Carvey, who is decidedly super cool, funny, and successful. They won't let you into "SNL" if you aren't cool. That's just a fact. Of course, Mike Myers became the bigger star out of the pair, but Carvey has his moments.
Jason Schwartzman – Rushmore
Max Fischer is at the top of his class at the elite prep school, Rushmore. He spends all his free time on extracurricular projects to enhance his high school accolades. It gets a little crazy when he’s expelled, but that is when the hilarity sets in.
As for the actor who played him? Jason Schwartzman is a movie star and a Hollywood director. He calls Francis Ford Coppola “Uncle” and Nicolas Cage and Sophia Coppola "Cousins." In case you haven't noticed, Coppola, Cage, and cool all start with the same letter. Coincidence? No way. Schwartzman's always finding himself in cool roles too.
Eden Sher – The Middle
Due to an error on her birth certificate, her name was written down twice, almost dooming Sue Sue Heck, played by actress Eden Sher, to middle-child ignominy.
In real life, Sher is married to Nick Cron-Devico, a screenwriter, tying the knot in July of 2020. Raised by a single mother, Eden was first interested in getting into acting after she appeared in a “Jaywalking” segment on “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.” She began acting at the age of eight in school plays and theater productions. She is also known for her vocal talents in “Star vs. the Forces of Evil” on the Disney Channel.
Peter MacNicol – Ally McBeal
While he isn't the traditional nerd, John Cage has plenty of eccentricities, such as whistling with his nose, performing a “dismount” from the bathroom stall, and more. Peter MacNicol is also known for being Galen in “Dragonslayer,” Stingo in “Sophie's Choice,” Janosz Poha in “Ghostbusters II,” and David Langley in “Bean.”
He's been married to his spouse Marsue Cummings since sometime after 1986. You might have also seen him in “Grey's Anatomy,” “Veep,” “The Big Bang Theory,” and “A Series of Unfortunate Events.” He also provides the voice of the Mad Hatter in the "Arkham" series of Batman video games.