A Look Back at the Cast of Home Alone 2: Lost in New York
The Original Home Alone Cast
The original Home Alone movie was released in 1990 and featured Macaulay Culkin as the lead role of Kevin McCallister. Joe Pesci and Daniel Stern played the bumbling burglars Harry and Marv, while Catherine O'Hara and John Heard played Kevin's parents, Peter and Kate McCallister. The movie went on to become one of the most popular holiday films of all time.
Home Alone 2: Lost in New York
The sequel to the iconic classic was released in 1992 and followed Kevin McCallister as he is accidentally separated from his family and ends up in New York City. The movie was directed by Chris Columbus and featured a few different faces from the first movie. Joe Pesci and Daniel Stern returned as Harry and Marv, as well as Catherine O'Hara and John Heard as Peter and Kate. The movie also featured a few new characters, such as the hotel concierge (Tim Curry) and the hotel "concierge" (Rob Schneider).
Devin Ratray as Buzz McCallister
Devin Ratray played the role of Kevin's older brother, Buzz McCallister. Ratray had previously appeared in the first Home Alone movie, but his role was much more prominent in the sequel. Ratray went on to have minor roles in a few other movies, including Air Bud, The Equalizer, and The Machinist. He is currently working as a voice actor and has provided voices for several video games.
Bernie Kopell as Uncle Frank
Bernie Kopell played the role of Kevin's Uncle Frank in Home Alone 2. Kopell had a long career in television and film, having previously appeared in Get Smart, The Love Boat, and The Bob Newhart Show. He also provided the voice of Dr. Zin in the animated series Jonny Quest.
Terrie Snell as Aunt Leslie
Terrie Snell played the role of Kevin's Aunt Leslie in Home Alone 2. Snell had previously appeared in a few television shows, including The Golden Girls and Growing Pains. She has since retired from acting and is now focusing her time on her painting and writing.
John Candy as Gus Polinski
John Candy played the role of Gus Polinski, the leader of the Polka-Dot Band. Candy was a Canadian actor and comedian who had appeared in several popular films, including Spaceballs, Uncle Buck, and Planes, Trains and Automobiles. He passed away in 1994 at the age of 43.
Kieran Culkin as Fuller McCallister
Kieran Culkin played the role of Kevin's cousin, Fuller McCallister. Kieran is the younger brother of Macaulay Culkin and has since gone on to have a successful acting career of his own. He has appeared in several films, including Scott Pilgrim vs. the World and She's All That.
Jedidiah Cohen as Rod McCallister
Jedidiah Cohen played the role of Rod McCallister, Kevin's older brother. Cohen was a child actor who had previously appeared in the 1989 movie Parenthood. He has since retired from acting and is now an attorney.
Conclusion
Home Alone 2: Lost in New York was a successful follow-up to the original Home Alone movie and featured an all-star cast. The movie has become a classic holiday film and continues to be enjoyed by audiences of all ages. The movie was directed by Chris Columbus and featured Macaulay Culkin, Joe Pesci, Daniel Stern, Catherine O'Hara, John Heard, Devin Ratray, Bernie Kopell, Terrie Snell, John Candy, Kieran Culkin, and Jedidiah Cohen.