The Cast Of ‘Cheaper By The Dozen’: Where Are They Now?

By Alyssa Croezen. 21 Dec 2018 3:13 PM

On Dec. 25, 2003, the Baker family captivated audiences around the world in the feel-good comedy flick “Cheaper by the Dozen”.

In celebration of the film’s 15th anniversary, we thought we’d break down what the 12 kids and their parents have been up to since causing chaos on the big screen.

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Steve Martin - Tom Baker
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Longtime actor Steve Martin made his mark in Hollywood long before playing Tom Baker in “Cheaper by the Dozen”, playing the lead roles in films like "Planes, Trains and Automobiles" and "Father of the Bride".

After playing the Baker family patriarch in 2003, Martin starred in films “The Pink Panther” and “It’s Complicated” (among others) and landed roles in TV series “30 Rock” and “Maya and Marty”.

His latest endeavour? A hilarious Netflix comedy set alongside fellow actor and comedian Martin Short.
Bonnie Hunt - Kate Baker
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Established actress Bonnie Hunt is well known for her role as super-mom Kate Baker. Hunt continued working in Hollywood following the film’s debut in 2003, starring in the Pixar animated films “Cars”, “Toy Story 3”, “Monsters University”, and the wildly popular “Zootopia”.

Hunt also stepped into roles on television, starring as Aunt Tilly in “Sophia the First” and Catherine Scott in “Escape at Dannemora”.

What’s up next for the 57-year-old actress is sure to be a huge hit with children and parents alike: a role in “Toy Story 4”, which hits theatres in June 2019.
Piper Perabo - Nora Baker
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Following her role as Nora Baker, the eldest of the 12 siblings, Piper Perabo starred in multiple films after “Cheaper by the Dozen”, such as “Looper” and “Because I Said So”.

Perabo also made her way on the small screen, starring as Annie Walker in “Covert Affairs” and Julia George in “Notorious”.

The 42-year-old is set to star alongside Gerard Butler in the 2019 flick “Angel Has Fallen”.
Tom Welling - Charlie Baker
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Before Tom Welling became Baker family heartthrob Charlie, he captivated hearts as Clark Kent in “Smallville”.

Since wrapping the sci-fi superhero series in 2011, Welling has landed a few roles in notable films such as “Parkland” and “Draft Day”. The 41-year-old also nabbed the role of Marcus Pierce in TV's “Lucifer” in 2017.
Hilary Duff - Lorraine Baker
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Best known for her Disney role as Lizzie McGuire and her illustrious music career.

Following her stint as Lorraine Baker in “Cheaper by the Dozen”, the actress continued to shine bright on the big screen in films like “A Cinderella Story” and “The Perfect Man”.

Duff, who’s a mom to son Luca and newborn daughter Banks, appeared as Olivia Burke on season 3 of “Gossip Girl”. Her most recent project, “Younger”, sees her starring as passionate book editor Kelsey Peters.
Kevin G. Schmidt - Henry Baker
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Kevin G. Schmidt is pretty much unrecognizable since playing Henry Baker in 2003. The now-30-year-old has turned into a successful young actor, starring in a number of TV shows, such as “Poor Paul” and “The Young and the Restless”.

Most recently, Schmidt had a small role in Netflix’s popular series “Love”.
Alyson Stoner - Sarah Baker
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Alyson Stoner’s role as the mischievous tomboy Sarah Baker was one of her first on the big screen, but she’ll forever be recognized as the girl who danced her heart out in Missy Elliot’s “Work It” music video.

However since 2003, Stoner has used her dancing to her advantage starring in the successful “Camp Rock” franchise.

The 25-year-old also made a cameo in “The Suite Life of Zack and Cody” as well as used her voice to star as the character of Isabella in “Phineas and Ferb”.
Jacob Smith - Jake Baker
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Unlike his co-stars, Jacob Smith ended his acting career in 2006. But before then, he starred as Baker brother Jake and appeared in a number of small television and film roles such as “Troy”, “Without a Trace” and the pilot episode of “Secrets of Small Town”.
Liliana Mumy - Jessica Baker
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Jessica Baker is all grown up! Actress Liliana Mumy has had plenty of credits to her name since starring in the 2003 comedy film.

Mumy has lended her voice to a number of animated series and films like “Catscratch”, “Sofia the First” and “The Loud House”.
Morgan York - Kim Baker
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After starring as Kim Baker in “Cheaper by the Dozen”, Morgan York continued to star in huge projects like “The Pacifier” alongside Vin Diesel and a reocurring role in “Hannah Montana”.

However in 2010, York decided depart from her acting career and pursue her dreams by attending university.
Forrest Landis - Mark Baker
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He may have been the black sheep of the Baker family, but it’s safe to say that Forrest Landis perfected the role of Mark Baker and made everyone’s hearts melt.

Following his debut in the 2003 film, Landis had a number of small roles in series lie “ER” and “Boston Legal” before ending his acting career in 2008.

Rumour has it he went on to study at Vincennes University in Indiana.
Blake Woodruff - Mike Baker
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Since “Cheaper by the Dozen”, Blake Woodruff who starred as Mike Baker, hasn’t had many acting gigs. However, there are a few notable mentions like appearing in a handful of episodes of “The Young and the Restless” between 2004 and 2005.

His most recent work saw him in the 2017 horror film, “Victor Crowley”.
Shane Kinsman & Brent Kinsman - Nigel Baker & Kyle Baker
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Just like the rest of us, you probably weren’t able to tell the young Baker twins apart in "Cheaper by the Dozen". Even to this day, Shane and Brent Kinsman still look identical after starring as Nigel and Kyle at just six years old.

Shane and Brent both continued to act after the release of the film in 2003 with small roles in “ER” and later as the Scavo twins in Desperate Housewives from 2004 to 2011.

The Cast Of ‘Cheaper By The Dozen’: Where Are They Now?

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