Father of the Bride, a classic romantic comedy that hit the screens in 1991, boasted a star-studded cast including Steve Martin and a host of other well-known and emerging actors. Directed by Nancy Meyers, this heartwarming film offered viewers a glimpse into the emotional rollercoaster a father rides as he grapples with his daughter's impending nuptials - or in the case of George Banks (Steve Martin), the descent into madness triggered by wedding planning. The memorable cast also included Diane Keaton as Nina Banks, Annie's mother, Kieran Culkin as her younger brother Matty Banks, and George Newbern as Bryan MacKenzie, the groom.
The film's success spawned a sequel in 1995, aptly named Father of the Bride Part II. But let's not forget the flamboyant wedding planner, Frank Eggelhoffer (Martin Short), and his assistant Howard Weinstein (BD Wong). Their over-the-top wedding concepts, which included swans, a garden makeover, and a furniture-free home, pushed George to the edge of insanity.
So, what have the cast been doing since 1991? Steve Martin Emmy award-winning Steve, famed for his role as the ultimate girl dad in Father of the Bride, has also starred in the Cheaper by the Dozen franchise, the Pink Panther films, The Big Year and lent his voice to Cruel Shoes. Not just an actor, Steve, 78, has producer and writer credits under his belt, including the screenplay for Pink Panther, Shopgirl and Bluegrass Diva. He's no stranger to the Academy Awards stage, having hosted solo in 2001 and 2003, and then again in 2010 alongside Alec Baldwin.
A man of many talents, the Texas-born star also plays the banjo and has released 10 albums so far. In 2018, he teamed up with Martin Short for the stand-up special Steve Martin and Martin Short: An Evening You Will Forget for the Rest of Your Life. Since 2021, the duo have been appearing together on Hulu's Only Murders in the Building, a project where Steve also serves as a writer and executive producer.
Steve tied the knot with Anne Stringfield in 2007, and they have one child together. The Saturday Night Live alum made headlines in August 2022 when he announced that he is "not going to seek other" TV or movie roles once Only Murders in the Building concludes. Martin Short Martin's character Frank was a standout in the film, a feat he also achieved with roles in The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause and Hairspray Live! The 74 year old actor, known for his roles in Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius, Treasure Planet, Frankenweenie and The Addams Family, has also made a name for himself on the small screen with appearances in Damages, Mulaney, Maya & Marty, The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That! and Saturday Night Live.
He's also been a fixture on the stage, starring in Broadway productions like The Goodbye Girl, which earned him a Tony Award, and The Producers. In 2014, he published his memoir, I Must Say: My Life as a Humble Comedy Legend, and in 2021, he reunited with Martin to star in and executive produce Hulu's Only Murders in the Building. The Canadian-born actor is a father of three, having had his children with his late wife, Nancy Dolman.
Diane Keaton Diane Keaton, who played the calm and collected mother of the bride, Nina, in the romantic comedy, went on to star in films like The First Wives Club, The Family Stone and Because I Said So. She later collaborated again with Father of the Bride creator Meyers for Something's Gotta Give, and made appearances in The Young Pope, Book Club and Poms. As a producer, the 78 year old has credits for Pasadena, On This Ice and Love the Coopers.
She's also an accomplished author, having written several books including Brother & Sister: A Memoir and Then Again. The style icon and campaigner is a proud mum to two children, daughter Dexter, and son Duke. Kimberly Williams-Paisley Kimberly, 52, first made her mark on the big screen as Annie in the heartwarming film, before securing roles in Relativity and The 10th Kingdom.
She later portrayed Dana in According to Jim and Peggy Kenter in Nashville. On the silver screen, she's starred in We Are Marshall, the Darrow & Darrow films and The Christmas Chronicles franchise, which she also executive produced. The actress has also showcased her talents on Broadway in The Last Night of Ballyhoo and other plays.
In 2016, she authored Where the Light Gets In, a poignant account of her mother's battle with dementia. In 2021, she teamed up with her sister, Ashley Williams, for Hallmark Channel's Sister Swap films, serving as an executive producer on both. The New York-born actress married country singer Brad Paisley in 2003, and they share two sons.
In 2020, the couple launched The Store in Nashville, a nonprofit offering free groceries to those in need. On Sunday, July 23, Kimberly was seen enjoying lunch with her Montecito neighbour, Meghan Markle , at the fashionable Italian restaurant Tre Lune. Kieran Culkin Kieran, who portrayed George and Annie's son, Matty, in both Father of the Bride films, also reprised his role as cousin Fuller in Home Alone 2: Lost in New York alongside his real-life brother Macaulay Culkin.
Since then, the 41 year old has starred in She's All That, Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, Wiener-Dog and Infinity Baby. In 2018, he began playing Roman Roy on Succession, a role that earned him an Emmy nomination in 2020.
The New Yorker married Jazz Charton in 2013. The couple welcomed their first child, a daughter named Kinsey, four years later. In August 2021, they quietly expanded their family with the arrival of a baby boy, named Wilder.
B.D.Wong San Francisco-born actor B.
D's career took off around the time he portrayed wedding assistant Howard, with roles in Jurassic Park, Men of War, Slappy and the Stinkers, and as the voice of Shang in Mulan. He later returned to his role as Dr. Henry Wu in the Jurassic World series and made an appearance in Bird Box.
The 63 year old's TV appearances include Oz, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (as Dr. George Huang), Gotham and Awkwafina Is Nora From Queens. In 2008, he took centre stage in the one-man show Herringbone at McCarter Theatre at Princeton University, which he later brought to both California and New York.
In 2018, the actor tied the knot with Richert Schnorr. B. D.
is a father to two sons from his previous relationship with Richie Jackson. George Newbern After his role as Bryan MacKenzie, George Newbern, now 59, turned his attention to the small screen. He starred in The Boys Are Back, Bull, Providence, Scandal and had a recurring role on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.
He also provided the voice for Clark Kent/Superman in the Justice League and Justice League Unlimited series. On the silver screen, he appeared in Crazy Eights, Dadnapped, The Assignment and Same Time, Next Christmas. The Northwestern University graduate has been happily married to Marietta DePrima since 1990, and they have three children together.
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