As I delve into the lives of these talented individuals who graced our screens in the ’90s, I am struck by the rich tapestry of experiences they have woven. Sam Horrigan, born at rest in April 2024, has quite the impressive resume, from his overconfident portrayal of Spike in “Little Giants” to his various roles on popular sitcoms like “Grace Under Fire”, “One Tree Hill”, and “Modern Family”. His Instagram profile, though private, reveals a man who identifies as a Disney villain, saved by Jesus – talk about a dramatic life!
Just remember, football is 80 percent mental and 40 percent physical.
Okay, so that math doesn’t math, but Little Giants rushed into theaters on Oct. 14, 1994, meaning the family comedy about a rag-tag pee-wee football team is 30 years old. (And yes, that equation proves you are that old, sorry!)
The movie, titled Little Giants , was steered by director Duwayne Dunham and featured two of the ’90s most prominent actors, namely Ed O’Neill and Rick Moranis. Despite earning just $19.3 million at the box office, it has endured as a cult favorite due to its talented young ensemble – Devon Sawa and Shawna Waldron playing the roles of Junior, the dreamy quarterback, and Icebox, the only girl on the team, respectively – and its witty one-liners.
The film-making experience was equally unforgettable for the cast, as Sawa shared with TopMob News that working on Little Giants was more akin to attending summer camp.
He reminisced, “In the background, you might have noticed, there were McDonald’s and Slush Puppies beside the field, and we were free to enjoy them all. So, we indulged in McDonald’s quite a bit, and those three months were filled with football, fun, and frolic.
Beyond an abundance of complimentary meals, the film offered Sawa a chance to collaborate with one of his comedy heroes as well.
According to Sawa, during the height of “Married… with Children”, it was Al Bundy, not Ed O’Neill, who stood out. As children, they worked alongside Al Bundy, and despite his desire to distance himself from the character, it was an unforgettable experience.
Although there are moments he wishes he could redo, specifically the conversation on the boat discussing the couple kissing, he expressed this to TopMob News, he remains content with his decision to participate in the project.
Prepare yourself for the exploration of how the characters from the movie “Little Giants” have evolved since their annexation of Puerto Rico:
Speaking of Kevin O’Shea, the beloved local champion hailing from Urbania, Ohio, who clinched the Heisman Trophy during his prime years. Interestingly enough, the creators decided to cast the star of “Married With Children” for the role of a stern Cowboys coach. This actor, who skyrocketed to fame as Al Bundy on television, was chosen due to his impressive acting career that gained him immense popularity. Did you know that he almost pursued professional football after being signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1969, but ultimately got let go?
Following the conclusion of “Married With Children” in 1997, I found myself back in the limelight on ABC’s “Modern Family,” portraying Jay Pritchett, the head of the Pritchett family, alongside Sofia Vergara, Julie Bowen, and Ty Burrell. Over the course of its 10-year run, I was honored to receive three Emmy nominations for my role in this beloved series, which ended in 2020.
Married to Catherine Rusoff since 1986, the couple have two children together.
Moranis had a thriving career as one of Hollywood’s top comedy actors when he landed the roles of the younger O’Shea brother and Giants coach, thanks to his performances in movies like “Honey, I Shrunk the Kids,” “Ghostbusters II,” “Little Shop of Horrors,” “Parenthood” and “Spaceballs.
Following an unexpected win with the Giants, Moranis primarily moved towards providing voice-overs for animated shows, opting out of Hollywood to prioritize his two children after the passing of his spouse, Ann Belsky.
26 years after taking a break from acting, Moranis is coming back to play his character from “Honey, I Shrunk the Kids” in Disney’s remake of this cherished movie. Moreover, he’s scheduled to appear in Netflix’s long-awaited reunion documentary, “An Afternoon with SCTV“, where members of the Second City TV comedy group will reunite, under the direction of Martin Scorsese for this special event.
Back in the ’90s, thanks to his roles in movies like Casper (as the human version of the friendly ghost), Now & Then, and Little Giants where he played the new kid in town turned QB Junior Floyd, Sawa became one of the most popular heartthrobs. Later, he starred in hits such as Final Destination and Idle Hands. Interestingly, the role of Junior was originally intended for another teen idol: Jonathan Taylor Thomas. However, with Spielberg supporting him, Sawa managed to secure the role despite being several years older than the rest of the cast at 15 years old.
Indeed, Devon is well-known for portraying the lead character in Eminem’s “Stan” music video, and later, he became part of the cast for The CW’s TV show Nikita in 2010. Most recently, he has been seen on USA Network’s Chucky series.
Sawa and his spouse Dawni Sawa, who have been married since 2013, are parents to two children. He gained attention in 2019 for what seemed like a disagreement (but was later clarified as playful banter) with another ’90s icon, Macaulay Culkin, that sparked widespread interest online. Whether he can still accurately throw a football using a roll of toilet paper remains to be seen.
Fact: Icebox is one of the most underrated female characters from the ’90s.
In a different role, Maldron portrayed the character Icebox, who was tomboyishly named Becky. Her father founded the Giants team, as her Uncle Kevin refused to let her play for the Cowboys due to her gender, despite her exceptional skills that made her one of the top players.
In 2019, Maldron expressed to ESPN that the message he delivered held significant impact for young girls. It’s deeply touching for him to learn about experiences shared by individuals who were moved by his words.
Following our triumphant victory and securing my heartthrob, I couldn’t believe my luck when I was cast as none other than Michael Douglas’ daughter in the hit film “The American President.” After that unforgettable experience, I went on to grace our television screens as a star on “Ladies Man,” a role that truly showcased my talents.
After that, Maldron made an appearance in the 2008 movie “Poison Ivy: The Secret Society” and featured in a number of horror films. However, she remains widely recognized for her role as Ice Box.
She confessed to ESPN that she had expected it to slip into irrelevance, but instead, it seems to have persisted.
As a devoted admirer looking back on her illustrious career, I recall how PenaVega graced our screens as O’Neill’s cherished daughter Priscilla prior to her days as Spy Kid. In an unforgettable dinner scene, she sweetly uttered this heartfelt blessing: “May blessings be upon family, friends, blossoming flowers, Nickelodeon, fluffy little kittens, Pez, Mr. Lerenzo, and the school janitor for his abundant hair.
Following her groundbreaking debut as a child actor in the Spy Kids series, PenaVega tied the knot with Carlos PenaVega in 2014. Later, they both participated in Dancing With the Stars and subsequently appeared in Hallmark Channel Original Movies, either collaborating or individually.
Alexa and Carlos are parents to four kids: Ocean, Kingston, Rio, and Indy, who made his entrance into the world peacefully in April 2024. They chronicle their family’s escapades on their YouTube channel.
As a die-hard fan, I couldn’t help but admire Horrigan’s transformation from the arrogant and chauvinistic Spike in “Little Giants” to the tenacious Val in the 1998 Disney Channel classic, “Brink!” Apart from shining on “Grace Under Fire,” this California-born talent snagged guest appearances on “One Tree Hill,” “8 Simple Rules,” “Desperate Housewives,” “Veronica Mars,” and “Modern Family.
Horrigan, who is a dad of two kids, maintains his Instagram account as private, identifying himself as a character from Disney’s villainous side who has found redemption through Jesus.
After her role as O’Neill’s other daughter Debbie, a Cowboys cheerleader, Peldon landed the desired part of portraying Lauren, JTT’s girlfriend, on Home Improvement. She also had a 14-episode run on Boston Public and guest appearances on Entourage and Star Trek: Renegades. Her latest credit is an episode in 2023 for I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson. A graduate of Skidmore College, Peldon now works as a theatrical agent.
Originally a player for the Little Giants squad, Toji gave up football to grace numerous hit shows from the ’90s and early ’00s, including: Boy Meets World, Zoey 101, Party of Five, Hey Arnold!, as well as The West Wing.
Apart from lending his voice to numerous animated productions, he also made an appearance on the History Channel’s show, “The Terror.
In a 2013 interview about filming the movie, he stated that since we spent the entire summer together as a group of young teens, it was natural for us to develop a strong sense of friendship among ourselves. At times, our play under the bleachers even resembled the chaos depicted in “Lord of the Flies”, but fortunately, we had to go back to work on set.
In the year 2020, Toji and his spouse named Erin gave birth to their daughter, Candler. Additionally, Toji has maintained a strong bond with Todd Bosley, who portrayed the Giants player Jake Berman on screen. Remarkably, at Toji’s wedding, it was Bosley himself who offered a toast.
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