Where the Jurassic Park cast are now - from becoming a dad in 60s to artist

Where the Jurassic Park cast are now - from becoming a dad in 60s to artist Its been over three decades since Jurassic Park first came onot our screens - and while the cast was packed with big name actors, the recent death of Sam Neill has sent shockwaves through the crew It's been over 30 years since the original Jurassic Park first came on our screens and it's a franchise that's lived on since its 1993 debut. Based on Michael Crichton's novel of the same name, released in 1990, the film lives on, with fans all over the world still adoring the shows produced from it. Allowing us to step back in time to the prehistoric ages, the film follows staff and visitors at a wildlife park of de-extinct dinosaurs on the fictional island of Isla Nublar, where a power outage leads to chaos for the crew. Sadly some of the beloved cast, which boasts a huge range of big name stars have passed away, including the recent death of Sam Neill. Here take a look at where they are now, and what they have been up to since the film's release. Sam Sam Neill, 78, played paleontologist Dr. Alan Grant. He later reprised the role in Jurassic Park III (2001) and more recently returned for Jurassic World Dominion (2022). The Northern Ireland-born New Zealand actor went on to appear in films like Event Horizon (1997), Wimbledon (2004) and Peter Rabbit (2018). Sam has also had cameo appearances in films like Thor: Ragnarok (2017). His credits include roles in TV shows like the Tudors, with him playing Cardinal Thomas Wolsey in 2007. He played Major Chester Campbell in Peaky Blinders from 2013 to 2014. Sam released his memoir Did I Ever Tell You This? in 2023 and ran a wine producing business called Two Paddocks, which was founded the year Jurassic Park was released. He announced in 2022 he had been diagnosed with angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma and underwent chemotherapy before revealing that he was in remission. Sam told the Sydney Morning Herald in the same year that he's a "solitary single man". He has three four children, including his stepdaughterm and has been married once. Christopher Luxon, the prime minister of New Zealand, paid tribute to Neill describing him as "one of the greats” and added that he was instrumental in making the New Zealand film industry “what it is today”, calling him “one of our greatest cultural exports”. Australian prime minister Anthony Albanese said Neill had “earned a special place in Australian hearts”. A statement posted to Instagram by Neill’s family following his death read: "It is with immense sadness that the whanau (extended family) of Sam Neill share the news of his passing on Monday July 13, in Sydney, Australia.” "Sam was surrounded by family and passed with the dignity that has characterised his whole life.” The statement added: “The loss was sudden and unexpected but blessed by the fact that Sam remained cancer-free. They would like to express their deepest gratitude to the staff at St Vincent’s Private Hospital for their incredible care. “More details will be shared later, but for now, on behalf of the family, we ask that you respect their privacy as they navigate this immeasurable loss." Laura Dern Laura Dern, now 59, portrayed paleobotanist Dr. Ellie Sattler in the film. Like her co-star Sam, she returned in sequels Jurassic Park III (2001) and Jurassic World Dominion (2022). Following the release of the first instalment, she's been in films like Star Wars: The Last Jedi (2017) and Marriage Story (2019), winning an Academy Award for her role in the latter. She's also received acclaim for TV roles such as playing Amy Jellicoe in Enlightened, which ran from 2011 to 2013, and Renata Klein in Big Little Lies, which ran from 2017 to 2019. She has just announced this year she is also starring in the hugely popular series The White Lotus, just days after Helena Bonham Carter left the show due to creative differences and is set to replace her. Laura - who is the daughter of actors Diane Ladd and Bruce Dern - released the book Honey, Baby, Mine with her mother in 2023, which is a collection of conversations. She was married to musician Ben Harper from 2005 until their divorce was reportedly finalised in 2013. The former couple have two children together from the relationship, son Ellery Walker, 24, and daughter Jaya, 21. She is also starring in a drama following the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, playing Miami Herald investigative reporter Julie K Brown, who exposed the paedophile's crimes. Jeff Goldblum Jeff Goldblum, now 73, played Dr. Ian Malcolm. He returned in The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997), Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom (2018) and Jurassic World Dominion (2022). He's also appeared in films like Independence Day (1996), The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014) and Asteroid City (2023). The actor has received acclaim for other projects like his docuseries The World According to Jeff Goldblum, which ran from 2019 to 2022, and his guest role in Will & Grace in 2005. He most recently starred in the Wicked films as The Wizard alongside Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo. "I'm the luckiest boy in the world," he told W after the first film was released. "Can you imagine? The music that comes out of Cynthia and Ariana - the artistry and the mastery and the humanity and the depths of their beauty - is just a gift to the world." His career has also seen him venture into music in recent years as a pianist, having released three albums since 2018. Jeff's latest album, Still Blooming ,with the Mildred Snitzer Orchestra, was released in 2025 and featured guest appearances from his Wicked co-stars. Jeff's first and second marriages were to fellow actors Patricia Gaul and Geena Davis respectively. He's been married to dancer and rhythmic gymnast Emilie Goldblum, 43, since 2014, with whom he has two children. They welcomed their first son, Charlie, in July 2015, followed by second son, River, in April 2017. He's been candid about enjoying becoming a father in older life, saying he has no regrets about waiting until his 60s. In 2018, he told iNews: "It feels great to do it right now, because all the things I’m considering are perfectly suited to the big questions and challenges of having kids, and what you want to expose them to. What you want to leave them with, what life is, and what kind of life you contribute to them.” Richard Attenborough The late Richard Attenborough played tycoon Dr. John Hammond in the film. He reprised the role in the first sequel The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997) within the franchise. It was following the release of the original film that Richard appeared as Kris Kringle in the Miracle on 34th Street (1994) remake and he later starred in Elizabeth (1998). Richard - the older brother of broadcaster David Attenborough - was also in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (1999) and directed films like Closing the Ring (2007). It was announced in 2014 that Richard had died, aged 90. He's have passed away at a care home where he had residence for a few years, according to one of his children. He was survived by his wife Sheila Sim, who died in 2016 and two of their children. Their daughter Jane and granddaughter Lucy were killed by the Pacific tsunami while on holiday in Thailand. B.D. Wong B.D. Wong, now 65, played Dr. Henry Wu in the film. He later reprised the role in Jurassic World (2015), Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom (2018) and Jurassic World Dominion (2022). He had already played Howard Weinstein in Father of the Bride (1991) by the time the first instalment was released, but later returned for Father of the Bride Part II (1995). His credits also include Focus (2015) and Bird Box (2018). He voiced the character in animated film Mulan (1998) and went on to reprise the voice role in the sequel Mulan II (2004). The actor played Dr. George Huang in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit from 2001 to 2015. His other TV credits include Mr. Robot, Gotham and Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens. He shares two children with his ex-partner Richie Jackson. He has more recently been in a relationship with Richert Schnorr, with the couple having been married since 2018. Beyond acting, Wong is recognised for his advocacy for the AAPI and LGBTQ+ communities and for sharing his personal story. Joseph Mazzello Joseph Mazzello, now 42, played Tim Murphy in the first instalment in the film series. He had a cameo appearance as the character in sequel The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997). The actor - who won a Young Artist Award for his role in the original film - has also been in The River Wild (1994), The Social Network (2010) and G.I. Joe: Retaliation (2013). More recently though, he portrayed John Deacon - who is best known for having been the bass guitarist in the rock band Queen - in the biopic Bohemian Rhapsody (2018). Joseph's TV credits include roles in The Pacific, Justified, Person of Interest and Elementary. He more recently appeared in Impeachment: American Crime Story in 2021. Ariana Richards Ariana Richards, now 46, played Lex Murphy in the original film. Like her on-screen sibling, she later made a brief appearance in sequel The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997). The actor - who won a Young Artist Award for her role - hasn't appeared in many films since then. Her credits include Tremors 3: Back to Perfection (2001) and Battledogs (2013). She ventured away from acting, having become an artist and said to have studied Fine Art and Drama at Skidmore College. But she appears to have dabbled over the years, with an appearance in Lego Jurassic World in 2015. According to her website, she is an award-winning artist and has been featured in numerous art magazines. Ariana is said to be known for her "evocative figures and landscapes". Ariana is believed to have been married to Mark Bolton since 2013. They have one child together and she mentions being a parent alongside being an artist and actor in her Instagram bio. Samuel L. Jackson Samuel L. Jackson, now 77, played Ray Arnold in the first instalment in the film series. Unlike a number of his co-stars, he hasn't reprised the role in any of the film's sequels. The same year, he appeared in True Romance (1993) and the following year he played Jules Winnfield in Pulp Fiction (1994), winning a BAFTA for his performance. He's also been in films like Die Hard with a Vengeance (1995), Mace Windu in Star Wars (1999), Unbreakable (2000), The Incredibles (2004), Snakes on a Plane (2006) and Django Unchained (2012). Other credits also include playing Nick Fury in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and Agent Augustus Gibbons in the XXX film series. Samuel has also appeared in Broadway productions in his career, with his role as Doaker Charles in the play The Piano Lesson in 2022 leading to a nomination for a Tony Award. The award-winning performer has been married to fellow actor and producer LaTanya Richardson since 1980. The married couple have a daughter together.