The Drew Carey Show was a beloved comedy series that entertained audiences for nine seasons, from 1995 to 2004. With its unique blend of humor and relatable characters, it captured the hearts of many viewers. The show's lead, Drew Carey, along with a talented ensemble cast, created memorable moments that continue to resonate with fans even today.
As we look back at the show's legacy, it's fascinating to see where the cast members have gone since the finale. Many have transitioned into new roles, while others have taken on different paths in the entertainment industry. From hosting game shows to pursuing careers as authors and voice actors, the stars of The Drew Carey Show have remained active and relevant in the entertainment world.
In this article, we will explore the current endeavors of the cast members, highlighting their achievements and contributions since the show's conclusion. Join us as we delve into the lives of these talented actors and see what they are up to today!
Table of Contents
- Drew Carey has been hosting The Price is Right
- Kathy Kinney became an author
- Diedrich Bader has been voicing cartoons
- Christa Miller is on an Apple TV+ show
- Ryan Stiles produced Whose Line is it Anyway
- John Carroll Lynch joined the cast of Gaslit
- Cynthia Watros became a part of General Hospital
- Craig Ferguson is a late night legend
- Kate Walsh has been Addison Montgomery for nearly 20 years
- Kaitlin Olson is Jean Smart's TV daughter
Drew Carey has been hosting The Price is Right
Three years after leaving behind The Drew Carey Show, Drew Carey began hosting The Price is Right. In 2007, he filled the spot left by Bob Barker, and he has been hosting ever since.
Although his career started before becoming a host, Carey told Today with Hoda and Jenna that after 15 years, he feels like hosting The Price is Right is all he has done his entire career. "It's such a good fit for me. It seems like everything I've ever done in my life prepared me to be the host of 'The Price is Right.' It's really weird what a good fit it is for me." As good of a fit as he feels it is, he didn't know if he would last as long as he has. He was nervous about taking over a show that had been on for a long time with a host that everyone already loved.
Even though he has been busy hosting, Carey has done other things, such as being on Dancing With The Stars. He was on the show for six weeks, telling CBS, "I got farther than I thought I would, to tell you the truth."
Kathy Kinney became an author
Kathy Kinney was Mimi Bobeck for 233 episodes of The Drew Carey Show, working closely with Drew Carey himself. Even though she has continued acting on different projects such as The Secret Life of the American Teenager and Stumptown, her career took another creative turn when she became an author.
She began a series in 2010 with her book Queen of Your Own Life, which she co-wrote with Cindy Ratzlaff. In 2013, she published Queenisms: 101 Jolts of Inspiration, and in 2022, Queen of Your Own Life: 52 Daily Inspiration Cards (which was also co-written with Ratzlaff). In the first book, they explain where this idea of being the queen of your own life comes from: "Queen of Your Own Life is a philosophy, a decision and an invitation to happiness for women who have made the tough but rewarding journey to the midpoint in their lives."
For Kinney, books and acting remained connected throughout her career, and she continued to perform while sharing her love for literature. She created the character of Mrs. P in order to connect with children and share different stories that would get them reading. Through the Mrs. P Library, parents are able to access free books, information on libraries, and see where Kinney will be reading books for children as Mrs. P.
Diedrich Bader has been voicing cartoons
Being a TV or movie actor means sometimes you lend your voice to an iconic cartoon character. For Diedrich Bader, being a voice actor meant becoming Batman for the animated TV show Harley Quinn, which premiered in 2019.
In his review for EW, Darren Franich said, "Watching the next few episodes, I started wondering if this is the best Batman anything of the last decade." This statement is a compliment to the artists behind the show, the writers, and Bader himself who has done a terrific job giving voice to a character that everyone knows.
Besides Batman, Bader has lent his voice to different characters such as the Orb Master on Rick and Morty, Callie's dad for Pete the Cat, and Lex Luthor for Superman: Red Son. "One of the fun things about it is getting in and creating something in a room with somebody. You have to be completely open, but you have to read the script multiple times so you can get the sense of humor," he told Talking Voices when discussing his process.
Christa Miller is on an Apple TV+ show
In April 2022, it was announced that Christa Miller would be joining Jason Segel, Harrison Ford, and Jessica Williams on a new Apple TV+ show written and produced by Segel himself (alongside Ted Lasso creators Bill Lawrence and Brett Goldstein) called Shrinking. The show premiered in January 2023, and Miller plays the character of Liz.
Miller told The Mary Sue that she was immediately interested in the project because it was inspired by her real life psychiatrist. "I'm like, 'It's gonna hit, everyone's gonna wanna do it. I wanna do this show.' And then, I mean, the fact that Bill got this cast together and Harrison, I mean Harrison is the funniest, best guy ever that hangs with all of us. It's crazy. We're working with Harrison Ford."
Most times, actors get involved in a project because of the writing. For Miller, as she told The Upcoming, it was a no-brainer because she is interested in doing everything and anything Goldstein writes. "We all got to know each other very quickly ..." she shared, highlighting her positive experience working on the show.
Ryan Stiles produced Whose Line is it Anyway
For 232 episodes, Ryan Stiles portrayed different characters on The Drew Carey Show, including Lewis Kiniski. Since and before then, Stiles has led a successful career as a comedian, participating on different shows such as Who's The Boss?, Mad About You, and Two and a Half Men.
However, most people will know or remember Stiles from Whose Line Is It Anyway? During the first version of the show, Stiles joined co-star Drew Carey, Colin Mochrie, Laura Hall, and Wayne Brady. After nearly a decade, the show ended in 2007. It was Mochrie who announced via Twitter, "Oh, by the way, 'Whose Line' is coming back. More details later," in 2013.
Stiles attracted the audience with his incredible comedic talent and was also an executive producer. In November 2022, Mochrie shared the bittersweet news that they would shoot their final season in January 2023.
John Carroll Lynch joined the cast of Gaslit
Most people may know John Carroll Lynch for his roles in Fargo, No Strings Attached, and Body of Proof, but in 2022, he was part of the critically-acclaimed mini-series Gaslit. Lynch joined Julia Roberts, Sean Penn, Dan Stevens, and Betty Gilpin
