Mackenzie Astin

Facts of Life Cast composite

How Did ‘The Facts of Life’ End?

It was set up perfectly for a new spinoff with Lisa Whelchel taking over Eastland, but NBC passed on it.
THE FACTS OF LIFE -- Pictured: (front row l-r) Kim Fields as Dorothy 'Tootie' Ramsey, Charlotte Rae as Mrs. Edna Ann Garrett, Mackenzie Astin as Andy Moffet Stickle, Mindy Cohn as Natalie Letisha Sage Green (back row l-r) Lisa Whelchel as Blair Warner, Ryan Cassidy as Kevin Metcalf, Nancy McKeon as Joanna 'Jo' Marie Polniaczek Bonner --

Ryan Cassidy Talks About His Role on ‘Facts of Life’ & Surprise Set Visit From Michael J. Fox in 1985

The son of super star Shirley Jones came on the show in its sixth season with a little help of friend Mindy Cohn.
THE FACTS OF LIFE, Nancy McKeon, Kim Fields, Lisa Whelchel, Mindy Cohn, Charlotte Rae, (Season 5, 1984), 1979-88.

Tootie, Natalie, Blair & Jo! Where Are The Girls of ‘Facts of Life’ Cast Today?

Plus, do you remember the big names that got their start on the show?
Sean Astin and Mackenzie Astin during Crossroads School Staged

They’re Related? 7 Iconic Stars & Their Famous Children

Did you know these famous faces are also family?