Of all the movies celebrating their 20th anniversary in 2015, this has to be one of favorites, as it is both a nostalgic reminder of the good ol' days and a cult classic comedy to boot. What is the cast of "Empire Records" up to now, you ask? Well, we'll tell you.
Anthony LaRaglia (Joe Reaves)
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The store manager we all wish we had in our coming-of-age jobs has kept busy since the days of "Empire Records" with steady work in lesser known films, a little bit of TV work and voiceovers in the "Happy Feet" films. None of this compares to his killer pissed-off drum solo though.
Liv Tyler (Corey Mason)
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She's only gotten bigger as time as passed, as this hot Hollywood daughter has been a lukewarm babe in "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy - one of the greatest trilogies actually - and a number of lukewarm films like "The Ledge" and "The Incredible Hulk." But right now, she's as hot as she's ever been, playing a bad girl role on HBO's "The Leftovers."
Renée Zellweger (Gina)
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Besides an unrecognizable makeover of plastic surgery, little has been seen of Zellweger, who, after "Empire," has popped up with more from the "Bridget Jones's Diary" after peaking with films like "Jerry Maguire," "Me, Myself & Irene" and "Cinderella Man."
Robin Tunney (Debra)
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She might've been a shaved head and suicidal in the upbeat "Empire Records," but despite keeping her darkness going in '90s films like "The Craft," Tunney has actually turned a corner and became one of the hot babes on TV on "The Mentalist."
Ethan Embry (Mark)
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Right after his success in "Empire Records," Embry went on to be Rusty Griswold in "Vegas Vacation" and be in the '90s heartthrob films, "Disturbing Behavior" and "Can't Hardly Wait." But since then it has been a myriad of TV work, including "Dragnet," "Grace & Frankie" and a recent guest spot as the idiot resident on "The Walking Dead" season six premiere.
Rory Cochrane (Lucas)
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He made a name for himself as the hippie stoner in 1993's "Dazed & Confused," but after "Empire Records," Cochrane's biggest roles were on TV on "The Company," "CSI: Miami" and "24." Then he found himself in "Argo" and a couple Johnny Depp-led gangster films, "Public Enemies" and the recent late 2015 film "Black Mass."
Johnny Whitworth (A.J.)
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Like some of his fellow "Empire" cast mates, Whitworth went on to "Can't Hardly Wait" shortly after and eventually made his way to "CSI: Miami," but his big credits include "NYPD Blue," "The Shield" and "3:10 to Yuma." Now he can be seen on the new series, "Blindspot," as the "ruggedly handsome man" on NBC.
Brendan Sexton III (Warren)
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The film's comedic shoplifter got his start on "Empire Records" but has since made a name for himself in films like "Boys Don't Cry" and "Black Hawk Down" before continuing more steady work, including the recent "Seven Psychopaths" and a role on the Netflix takeover, "The Killing."
James 'Kimo' Wills (Eddie)
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The goofy aloof haystack hair man, Eddie, who also got his start on "Dazed & Confused" hasn't been thoroughly busy since 1995, popping into a couple handfuls of film and TV spots, including "White Oleander" and "The Independent" - there's a lot of overlap for these cast mates - and a TV role on "Monk" and "The District."
Maxwell Caulfield (Rex Manning)
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Who doesn't love a little Rex Manning Day? The actor has credits dating back as far as nearly 40 years, but since "Empire Records," he's mostly been a face for TV, starring in spots for "All My Children," "La Femme Nikita" and "Casualty" to name a few.
Debi Mazar (Jane)
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The "Goodfellas" actress also starred in "Beethoven's 2nd" before landing as Rex Manning's manager in "Empire Records," so in a way she'd already peaked prior to the film. But since then she's gone on to important roles like Vince's publicist on "Entourage," along with the role as Two-Face's right-hand girl, Spice, in "Batman Forever," which also happens to be a film celebrating its 20th anniversary this year.
Coyote Shivers (Berko)
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The dark-haired rocker has been relevantly quiet, save for a handful of adult films, including "Smut," "Girl in 3D," "The Boys and Girls Guide to Getting Down" and most recently, "Hollywood Sex Wars." I'm seeing a pattern here, but he's also been credited for the music in some of these masterpieces, so good for you, Shivers.
Anthony LaRaglia (Joe Reaves)
The store manager we all wish we had in our coming-of-age jobs has kept busy since the days of "Empire Records" with steady work in lesser known films, a little bit of TV work and voiceovers in the "Happy Feet" films. None of this compares to his killer pissed-off drum solo though.
Liv Tyler (Corey Mason)
She's only gotten bigger as time as passed, as this hot Hollywood daughter has been a lukewarm babe in "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy - one of the greatest trilogies actually - and a number of lukewarm films like "The Ledge" and "The Incredible Hulk." But right now, she's as hot as she's ever been, playing a bad girl role on HBO's "The Leftovers."
Renée Zellweger (Gina)
Besides an unrecognizable makeover of plastic surgery, little has been seen of Zellweger, who, after "Empire," has popped up with more from the "Bridget Jones's Diary" after peaking with films like "Jerry Maguire," "Me, Myself & Irene" and "Cinderella Man."
Robin Tunney (Debra)
She might've been a shaved head and suicidal in the upbeat "Empire Records," but despite keeping her darkness going in '90s films like "The Craft," Tunney has actually turned a corner and became one of the hot babes on TV on "The Mentalist."
Ethan Embry (Mark)
Right after his success in "Empire Records," Embry went on to be Rusty Griswold in "Vegas Vacation" and be in the '90s heartthrob films, "Disturbing Behavior" and "Can't Hardly Wait." But since then it has been a myriad of TV work, including "Dragnet," "Grace & Frankie" and a recent guest spot as the idiot resident on "The Walking Dead" season six premiere.
Rory Cochrane (Lucas)
He made a name for himself as the hippie stoner in 1993's "Dazed & Confused," but after "Empire Records," Cochrane's biggest roles were on TV on "The Company," "CSI: Miami" and "24." Then he found himself in "Argo" and a couple Johnny Depp-led gangster films, "Public Enemies" and the recent late 2015 film "Black Mass."
Johnny Whitworth (A.J.)
Like some of his fellow "Empire" cast mates, Whitworth went on to "Can't Hardly Wait" shortly after and eventually made his way to "CSI: Miami," but his big credits include "NYPD Blue," "The Shield" and "3:10 to Yuma." Now he can be seen on the new series, "Blindspot," as the "ruggedly handsome man" on NBC.
Brendan Sexton III (Warren)
The film's comedic shoplifter got his start on "Empire Records" but has since made a name for himself in films like "Boys Don't Cry" and "Black Hawk Down" before continuing more steady work, including the recent "Seven Psychopaths" and a role on the Netflix takeover, "The Killing."
James 'Kimo' Wills (Eddie)
The goofy aloof haystack hair man, Eddie, who also got his start on "Dazed & Confused" hasn't been thoroughly busy since 1995, popping into a couple handfuls of film and TV spots, including "White Oleander" and "The Independent" - there's a lot of overlap for these cast mates - and a TV role on "Monk" and "The District."
Maxwell Caulfield (Rex Manning)
Who doesn't love a little Rex Manning Day? The actor has credits dating back as far as nearly 40 years, but since "Empire Records," he's mostly been a face for TV, starring in spots for "All My Children," "La Femme Nikita" and "Casualty" to name a few.
Debi Mazar (Jane)
The "Goodfellas" actress also starred in "Beethoven's 2nd" before landing as Rex Manning's manager in "Empire Records," so in a way she'd already peaked prior to the film. But since then she's gone on to important roles like Vince's publicist on "Entourage," along with the role as Two-Face's right-hand girl, Spice, in "Batman Forever," which also happens to be a film celebrating its 20th anniversary this year.
Coyote Shivers (Berko)
The dark-haired rocker has been relevantly quiet, save for a handful of adult films, including "Smut," "Girl in 3D," "The Boys and Girls Guide to Getting Down" and most recently, "Hollywood Sex Wars." I'm seeing a pattern here, but he's also been credited for the music in some of these masterpieces, so good for you, Shivers.