In Muppet Magazine issue 2 (1983), Kermit the Frog visited the set of Fame to interview the cast, assisted by Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, Rowlf, and several rats. Apart from Debbie Allen and Albert Hague, both reprising their teacher roles from the movie, the article spotlighted the young actors playing students.
Fame stars[]
Picture | Actor | Role | Non-Fame work |
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Carlo Imperato (b. 1963) IMDb |
Danny Amatullo, comedian |
Guest starred on Friends, Angie, and Joanie Loves Chachi. | |
Valerie Landsburg (b. 1958) IMDb |
Doris Schwartz, actress |
Guest starred on Dream On, Murder, She Wrote, Columbo, and Nip/Tuck. | |
Lori Singer (b. 1957) with Albert Hague IMDb |
Julie Miller, music student/cellist |
Accomplished cellist in real life. Appeared in the movies The Falcon and the Snowman and Warlock | |
Lee Curreri (b. 1961) IMDb |
Bruno Martelli, music student/composer; role originated in the movie |
Composed for the TV series Dangerous Minds and various indie films and shorts. Official site: Leecurreri.com | |
Gene Anthony Ray (1962-2003) IMDb |
Leroy Johnson, dancer; role originated in the movie |
Appeared in the 1988 Broadway musical of Carrie. Danced in the movie Eddie and on The Drew Carey Show. |