We’ve all wondered about actors that we saw play huge TV and film roles before disappearing into more private lives. Continue for a list of former actors that have made great careers for themselves away from the silver screen.

“Matilda” actress Mara Wilson is now a writer.

Photography: Instagram/@marawilson

Jeff Cohen from “The Goonies” is a lawyer.

Photography: Instagram/@jeff_b_cohen

Jennie Garth from “Beverly Hills, 90210” started MomGiftBox –– a subscription service for mothers.

Photography: Instagram/@jenniegarth

Josh Saviano from “The Wonder Years” is a lawyer.

Photography: Instagram/@joshsaviano

Angus T. Jones, also known as Jake from “Two and a Half Men,” is the president of entertainment at Tonite, an event production company.

Photography: Twitter/@TheAngusTJones

Jonathan Taylor Thomas, the voice of young Simba in “The Lion King,” now works as a director.

Photography: Twitter/@jonathantweiss

Nikki Blonsky played Tracy Turnblad in “Hairspray,” and then became a beautician.

Photography: Instagram/@nikkiblonsky

While his brother Cole is still acting, Dylan Sprouse from “The Suite Life of Zach & Cody” became a brewmaster.

Photography: Twitter/@dylansprouse

In 1971, Peter Ostrum played Charlie Bucket in “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.” He now works as a veterinarian.

Photography: Wikipedia

Andrew Shue from “Melrose Place” played soccer for the Zimbabwe Premier Soccer League and then the Los Angeles Galaxy. He’s also an entrepreneur.

Photography: Instagram / andrewshue