Many of the actors in movies and on TV as children remain in the business and develop long careers. Sometimes, they’re recognized throughout their career for the early roles they played.

Alyssa Milano played the daughter of Tony Danza on the show “Who’s the Boss” starting in 1984.

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Christina Applegate first came to TV in 1987 when she was introduced as Kelly Bundy on “Married With Children.”

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When “Pretty Baby” came out in 1976, we were introduced to Brooke Shields.

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Dakota Fanning got started acting at the age of 7 in 1991 when she starred in “I am Sam”.

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In 1943 the film “Lassie Come Home” introduced the world to Elizabeth Taylor, who went on to become one of the biggest leading ladies ever.

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Jodie Foster got started at the age of 11 in “Tom Sawyer” in 1973 and is still starring in films today.

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In 1968 Kurt Russell made his big-screen debut in “The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit.”

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Mayim Bialik got her start in the movie “Beaches” in 1988 and then went on to star in “Blossom” starting in 1991.

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Leonardo Di Caprio got his start in 1991 on the show “Growing Pains” at the age of 17.

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Many remember Sarah Michelle Gellar from “Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” but she really got her start on “All My Children” in 1993.

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In 1993 Neil Patrick Harris got started acting as the lead on "Doogie Howser, MD."

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