When you think of classic, seminal teen movies, your mind likely goes right to several films from the John Hughes collection, including favorites like Sixteen Candles, Pretty in Pink, and of course, The Breakfast Club. With razor-sharp scripts and unique yet incredibly relatable approaches to both the teenage and young adult experiences, these coming-of-age films felt like awakenings for their young audiences, and The Breakfast Club has found a new life in the decades since its release, with remastered screenings for its anniversaries and a place in the Library of Congress' National Film Registry.
The Breakfast Club made stars out of its young cast, and teenagers across the country particularly fell in love with the film's "criminal" and resident bad boy John Bender, played by then 26-year-old actor Judd Nelson. Since the film, you might think Nelson has fallen off the radar, but he has been keeping plenty busy with stage, film, and television appearances since his Brat Pack glory days. Here's what he's been up to throughout the years.
The Breakfast Club made stars out of its young cast, and teenagers across the country particularly fell in love with the film's "criminal" and resident bad boy John Bender, played by then 26-year-old actor Judd Nelson. Since the film, you might think Nelson has fallen off the radar, but he has been keeping plenty busy with stage, film, and television appearances since his Brat Pack glory days. Here's what he's been up to throughout the years.