Boy Meets World was created by Michael Jacobs and April Kelly and ran on ABC for seven seasons. The series follows Cory Matthews (Ben Savage), and his friends navigating through school, family, and growing up. The series was a well-balanced blend of comedy and drama and touched on many topics that teenagers can relate to. Cory is constantly up against the turmoils of teenage drama but always gets through it with the help of his family, and best friend Shawn (Rider Strong). The sitcom follows Corey through middle school, high school, and eventually college. The final episode ends with the gang on their way to New York City, after a tearful goodbye to their teacher and mentor Mr. Feeny (William Daniels).
Ben Savage was born in 1980 in Chicago and began acting at a very early age. He is the younger brother of Fred Savage who is best known for his role on the popular TV series, The Wonder Years. Reboots for both Boy Meets World and The Wonder Years have premiered proving the love and nostalgia that audiences feel for these classic shows. Although most of the Boy Meets World cast will always be remembered for their work on the series, they have all been up to interesting things since the series finale. Boy Meets World is currently streaming on Disney+ if you want to dive into the series. Let's take a look at what the cast is up to now.
Ben Savage
Since the Boy Meets World finale, Savage has continued his acting career working on several feature films and television sitcoms. In 2002, Savage starred in the film Swimming Upstream as an immature companion to his terminally-ill friend. He then took a three-year break from acting but returned to the scene by making guest appearances on shows such as Chuck, Without A Trace, and Still Standing. In 2014, Savage reprised his role as Cory Matthews in the Disney Channel spin-off, Girl Meets World. The spin-off follows Cory and Topanga's daughter.
Danielle Fishel
Fishel is best known for her role as Topanga Lawrence, the supportive and intelligent love interest of Cory Matthews. After Boy Meets World, Fishel continued a career in film and television and in 2003, co-hosted the MTV show Say What? Karaoke. She appeared in several films including the National Lampoon's Dorm Daze movies and has become a spokesperson for weight loss by using the Nutrisystems Diet. In 2014, Fishel reprised her role of Topanga alongside Savage in Girl Meets World.
Rider Strong
Strong played the rebellious Shawn Hunter, who is one of the most iconic best friends in television history. After Boy Meets World, Strong moved to New York to attend Columbia University. During his time at school, he took off one semester to star in Eli Roth's Cabin Fever. He also starred in the Broadway production of The Graduate. Strong continues to make television appearances and has acted in several films since.
Will Friedle
Friedle, who played Cory's goofy big brother, Eric Matthews, continued his acting career and appeared in films such as National Lampoon's Gold Diggers. He also had a long-running voice actor role as Ron Stoppable in Disney Channel's Kim Possible. Friedle is currently married to Susan Martens and reprised his role as Eric in Girl Meets World.
William Daniels
It's safe to say that Daniels will be forever known for his role as Mr. Feeny. Daniels was 73 years old when Boy Meets World ended. Since then, the character actor has made guest appearances on shows like Grey's Anatomy and reprised his role of KITT in the comedy film The Benchwarmers. Daniels has been married to his wife Bonnie Bartlett since 1951.
William Russ
Russ played Alan Matthews, the loving and hardworking father of Cory and Eric. Since the series finale, Russ has been constantly working in television. He has appeared in several shows including Deadwood, The Sopranos, and Boston Legal. Russ reprised his role of Alan Matthews in Girl Meets World and even directed an episode.
Betsy Randle
Randle convincingly played Amy Matthews, the matriarch of the Matthews family. Since the show, Rangle has been mostly off the map, but she has made some television appearances such as Charmed and Adam Ruins Everything. Randle reprised her role of Amy in Girl Meets World. She lives with her family in Ojai, California.
Matthew Lawrence
Lawrence played Shawn's half-brother, Jack Hunter, appearing later in the series. Lawrence comes from an acting family and has been working professionally since he was a child. Lawrence has continued to act in film and television and has also begun a music career. In 2017, Lawrence founded the band Still Three with his two brothers Joey and Andy, who have appeared with Matthew in Disney Channel original movies.
Trina McGee
McGee played Angela Moore, the main love interest of Shawn Hunter. Mcgee continued to work in film and television after Boy Meets World and also reprised her role in the spin-off. Recently, Mcgee has opened up about the racism that she experienced on the set of Boy Meets World.
Maitland Ward
Ward was the final addition to the cast and played Rachel McGuire, the college roommate of Eric Matthews and Jack Hunter. Ward continued to make guest appearances on shows like Boston Public and Rules Of Engagement. In 2019, Ward made a career change and began to star in adult films. The news swept across social media and she has stated that she has gained support from fellow cast members like Will Friedle.
Lily Nicksay
Nicksay originated the role of the Mattews' youngest sibling Morgan. She would later be replaced by actress Lindsay Ridgeway. Nicksay continued to work in television and made guest appearances on shows like 8 Simple Rules, The Guardian, and The Mentalist. She attended the University of St Andrews and is married to songwriter Dave Gibson.