15 Iconic '90s Horror Actors: Where Are They Now?

When it comes to the realm of horror films, the '90s often find themselves overlooked. True, the '80s ushered in iconic slasher flicks, the 2000s unleashed a flood of intense and unsettling torture-based horror, and the 2020s have seen a resurgence of high-quality horror. However, the '90s offered a unique and captivating chapter for the

When it comes to the realm of horror films, the '90s often find themselves overlooked. True, the '80s ushered in iconic slasher flicks, the 2000s unleashed a flood of intense and unsettling torture-based horror, and the 2020s have seen a resurgence of high-quality horror. However, the '90s offered a unique and captivating chapter for the genre. It marked a shift from gory extravaganzas and diabolical serial killers and ventured into more unconventional forms of terror. It was a decade brimming with innovation for those seeking the next evolution of fear.

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Below we have a list of some of the horror icons of the '90s, in no particular order, and what came of them after the decade came to a close. These '90s horror actors left a lasting impact on the horror genre and continue to be adored today. From Candyman and the killer bees in Cabrini-Green to Chucky's pint-sized killer bride Tiffany, these characters became cultural phenomena and spawned numerous sequels and spin-offs. So keep reading to see where the '90s horror actors are now!

15 Iconic '90s Horror Actor: Neve Campbell

  • Where To Watch Scream: Max
  • Other Horror Movies Starred In: Scream 2 (1997), Scream 3 (2000), Scream 4 (2011), Scream 5 (2022), and The Craft (1996)
  • Net Worth: $10 Million
  • Current Age: 50

Everyone at this point has heard of Scream. In fact, a lot of fans think it is still the best horror movie. In the Scream films, Neve Campbell portrayed Sidney Prescott. Sidney's mom's death is how it all started, which links her character to the murders from the start. Campbell went on to reprise her role as Sidney in four of the subsequent Scream movies. While, she did not return for Scream VI, she has confirmed she will be joining the cast for Scream 7.

Aside from being known for the Scream franchise, Neve Campbell was also very popular for her role in Party of Five, which began in 1994 and continued through 2000. Most recently, she can be seen in House of Cards (2016–2017), Skyscraper (2018), and Clouds (2020).

14 Iconic '90s Horror Actor: Tony Todd

  • Where To Watch Candyman: Peacock
  • Other Horror Movies Starred In: Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh (1995), Final Destination (2000), Final Destination 2 (2003), Final Destination 5 (2011), Hatchet (2006), Hatchet II (2010), Hatchet III (2013), The Crow (1994), Wishmaster (1997), and Night of the Living Dead (1990)
  • Net Worth: $4 Million
  • Current Age: 68

In Candyman, Tony Todd plays the menacing and vengeful figure known as Candyman. He's a supernatural urban legend with a hook-hand who has a connection to the Cabrini-Green housing project that was once in Chicago. Legend has it, if you say his name five times while looking in the mirror, he will come. Don't say we didn't warn you.

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Tony Todd stands 6'5", so he makes a very imposing presence in this movie as well as the sequel films. He was also in the Final Destination franchise and The Night of the Living Dead. He is now 68 years old and has a net worth of $4 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth.

13 Iconic '90s Horror Actor: Jennifer Tilly

  • Where To Watch Bride of Chucky: Peacock
  • Other Horror Movies Starred In: Seed of Chucky (2004), Cult of Chucky (2017), The Haunted Mansion (2003), The Caretaker (2008), Return to Babylon (2013), and The Wrong Ferarri (2010)
  • Net Worth: $40 Million
  • Current Age: 65

The character known as the bride of Chucky is Tiffany Valentine. She is a fictional character in the "Child's Play" horror film series, particularly in the 1998 film Bride of Chucky.

Jennifer Tilly plays, or rather, voices, Tiffany Valentine. Tilly is known for many things, but her voice is her most distinct feature. Jennifer Tilly is now 65 years old and has a net worth of $40 million. After Bride of Chucky, she continued her role of Tiffany in subsequent Chucky movies as well as voicing many other roles.

Jennifer Tilly is also a professional poker player. Starting in 2004, by 2005, she had won the World Series' Ladies World Poker Championship and the World Poker Ladies Night III. According to Poker News, she has earned over $1 million playing the card game.

12 Iconic '90s Horror Actor: Sir Anthony Hopkins

  • Where To Watch Silence of the Lambs: Max
  • Other Horror Movies Starred In: Hannibal (2001), Red Dragon (2002), The Wolfman (2010), The Rite (2011), The Elephant Man (1980), and Solace (2015)
  • Net Worth: $160 Million
  • Current Age: 83

Sir Anthony Hopkins is one of the most respected and accomplished actors in the industry. Certainly the most well-known on this list, Hopkins is a two-time Academy Award winner who has a net worth of $160 million thanks to his wide range of film and television roles. He is now 83 years old and still acting, most recently in One Life.

11 Iconic '90s Horror Actor: Devon Sawa

  • Where To Watch Idle Hands: Amazon Prime
  • Other Horror Movies Starred In: Final Destination (2000), Devil's Den (2006), 388 Arletta Ave (2011), The Exorcism of Molly Hartley (2015), Hunter Hunter (2020), Death Rider in the House of Vampires (2021), Chucky (2021), Black Friday (2021)
  • Net Worth: $2 Million
  • Current Age: 45

While not a traditional horror film, Idle Hands is a horror-comedy in which Devon Sawa plays the main character, Anton Tobias, whose hand becomes possessed and commits murders on its own. Sawa played the human version of Casper in Casper the Friendly Ghost (1995) prior to this and was in Final Destination (2000) after this, so he has seemed to hit a wide range of spooky movies.

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Not only that, Devon Sawa can also be seen in The Exorcism of Molly Hartly (2015), The Fanatic (2019), and three different Chucky movies that are part of the Child's Play franchise. He has a thing for horror movies; who can blame him? At the age of 45, Sawa is still acting; he is also married and has two young children.

10 Iconic '90s Horror Actor: Fairuza Balk

Most Famous '90s Horror Movie: The Craft (1996)

Nancy Downs is a character from the 1996 cult classic horror film The Craft. Actress Fairuza Balk portrays her. The Craft is an absolute classic, that was originally written about a powerful way that teenagers express emotions. It ended up telling a very spellbinding story about witchcraft in the end.

Fairuza Balk continued acting after The Craft. She can be seen in American History X (1998), The Waterboy (1998), and Almost Famous (2000). In 2020, The Craft: Legacies, was made, which Balk was also in. Fairuza is now 49 years old, and according to Nicki Swift, has a net worth of $2 million.

9 Iconic '90s Horror Actor: Jennifer Love Hewitt

Most Famous '90s Horror Movie: I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997)

Jennifer Love Hewitt has had a successful career since her breakthrough in the '90s with I Know What You Did Last Summer and its follow-up, I Still Know What You Did Last Summer. One of her most notable roles after the '90s was as Melinda Gordon in Ghost Whisperer, a supernatural drama series.

She also did The Client List (2010–2013), Criminal Minds (2014–2015), and 9-1-1 (2018–2021). She is married to Brian Hallisay, and they have three children together: Autumn James, Atticus James, and Aidan James.

8 Iconic '90s Horror Movie Actor: Rebecca Gayheart

  • Where To Watch Urban Legend: Roku
  • Other Horror Movies Starred In: From Dusk Till Dawn 3: The Hangman's Daughter (2000), Scream 2 (1997)
  • Net Worth: $5 Million
  • Current Age:52

Since her portrayal of Nurse Brenda Bates in Urban Legend, Rebecca Gayheart has maintained a successful acting career in both film and television.

Rebecca Gayheart had roles in several television series, such as Dead Like Me, Nip/Tuck, and Grey's Anatomy. She also appeared in various films, including From Dusk Till Dawn 3: The Hangman's Daughter (2000), Jawbreaker (1999), and Pipe Dream (2002).

7 Iconic '90s Horror Movie Actor: Joshua Jackson

Joshua Jackson is most popular for his role as Pacey in Dawson's Creek. However, he has been in quite a few different TV roles and movies. One of those being 1998 horror movie, Urban Legend.

He continued to act afterward, even having a very brief part in Scream 2, but more notably in Fringe (2008–2013), The Affair (2014–2019), Little Fires Everywhere (2020), and When They See Us (2022).

6 Iconic '90s Horror Movie Actor: Skeet Ulrich

  • Where To Watch Scream: Max
  • Other Horror Movies Starred In: The Craft (1996), Cursed (2004), Escape Room (2018), Scream (2022), Scream VI (2023), Blood (2022)
  • Net Worth: $5 Million
  • Current Age: 53

Skeet Ulrich appeared in the original "Scream" film in 1996 as Billy Loomis. While he did not return for sequels made directly after the first installment, he did come back for Scream V and Scream VI. Yes, everyone thought he died in the first film, but in Scream 3, we are led to believe he wasn't really dead, and he wasn't. The Scream franchise is a important part of Ulrich's legacy.

Since Scream, Skeet Ulrich has gone on to star in several other projects, most notably CW's Riverdale as Jughead Jones' father, FP Jones for five seasons from 2017-2021. Ulrich is now set to be a part of AMC's new series Parish.

5 Iconic '90s Horror Movie Actor: Rose McGowan

  • Where To Watch Scream: Max
  • Other Horror Movies Starred In: Phantoms (1998), Devil in the Flesh (1998), Jawbreaker (1999), The Black Dahlia (2006), Grindhouse (2007), Rosewood Lane (2011), and The Tell-Tale Heart (2016)
  • Net Worth: $3 Million
  • Current Age: 50

Rose McGowan is most popular for her role in the hit TV series Charmed. She definitely has a knack for the supernatural and spooky roles. After her role in Scream, she took on quite a few parts in various thrillers like Phantoms, Devil in the Flesh, and Jawbreaker. She has also tested the waters in other genres, such as crime dramas like The Black Dahlia and Grindhouse.

Today, she is in Mexico City. Unfortunately, she was excluded from a lot of different roles in Hollywood because of her participation in the 'Me Too' movement and her ongoing statements. In the end, she chose to leave her life in the United States behind.

4 Iconic '90s Horror Movie Actor: Josh Hartnett

In Halloween H2O, Josh Hartnett's character, John Tate, is the son of Laurie Strode, the character famously portrayed by Jamie Lee Curtis. Halloween H20 is a direct sequel to the earlier Halloween films, effectively ignoring the events of several sequels and picking up the story twenty years after the original 1978 film.

Josh Hartnett's career has seen continued success since his role in Halloween H20. He has appeared in various films and series that have been monumental successes'. Penny Dreadful, Pearl Harbor, and Black Hawk Down, to name a few.

3 Iconic '90s Horror Movie Actor: Winona Ryder

Winona Ryder made one of the most iconic Halloween movies to date with 1988's Beetlejuice, but that is in the comedy genre, not horror. For horror, she ranks with her part in the 1992 Bram Stoker's Dracula. This movie is dark horror, but very well done.

Winona, of course, continued with acting after the '90s; she is a legend. With Edward Scissorhands (1990), Girl, Interrupted (1999), Mr. Deeds (2002), and most recently, Stanger Things on Netflix all to her name.

2 Iconic '90s Horror Movie Actor: Sarah Michelle Gellar

  • Where To Watch Scream 2: Apple TV
  • Other Horror Movies Starred In: I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997), The Grudge (2004), The Grudge 2 (2006), Return (2006)
  • Net Worth: $30 Million
  • Current Age: 46

Sarah Michelle Gellar played the title role in the TV series Buffy the Vampire Slayer throughout the early 2000s, which made her the cult icon she is today. There was even talk recently of a reboot, which she is totally on board with. But she was more than a demon-vampire slayer during this time. It seemed like she was in everything, tbh. Her busy filming schedule in the late '90s got her into Scream 2 without even reading the script.

Cruel Intentions (1999) as Kathryn Merteuil and Scooby-Doo (2002) are both iconic Sarah Michelle Gellar roles as well. She also starred in one of the scariest movies of its time, The Gudge (2004). Such a creepy film as well as a huge success; they made Part 2, and she was in that as well.

These days, you can see her in Wolf Pack on Paramount, married to Freddie Prinze Jr., and a mother of two.

1 Iconic '90s Horror Movie Actor: Matthew Lillard

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  • Where To Watch Scream: Max
  • Other Horror Movies Starred In: Thirteen Ghosts (2001), Dead Man's Curve (1998), Ghoulies III: Ghoulies Go To College (1991), and coming soon, Five Nights At Freddy's
  • Net Worth: $2 Million
  • Current Age: 53

Matthew Lillard has gained a reputation for his eccentric, comical, and passionate portrayals. Lilliard's character, Stu in Scream serves as a prime example of this. He went on to play the part of Shaggy Rogers in the live-action Scooby-Doo films. It was truly outstanding; no one could have done it better.

In addition to his early film roles, he has appeared in movies like The Descendants (2011) and the television show Twin Peaks (2017), as well as NBC's Good Girls (2018-2021). He will soon appear in a new horror film called Five Nights at Freddy's while continuing to have a steady presence in the entertainment industry.

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