We take a look at the career of former charter Brat Pack star, turned noted character actor – Anthony Michael Hall.

It’s 1985, and a lanky 17-year-old is nervously pacing backstage at NBC’s Studio 8H in New York City. In just a few minutes, he’ll make history as the youngest cast member ever to grace the stage of Saturday Night Live. This isn’t just any teenager – it’s Anthony Michael Hall, already a bonafide movie star thanks to his work with writer and director John Hughes, about to take on one of the most prestigious (and pressure-filled) gigs in comedy. As the familiar strains of the SNL theme song begin to play, Hall takes a deep breath, knowing that his life is about to change yet again. But did it change for the better? Did this skinny, awkward dork continue to bless us for decades with great cinema and comedy? Or did he take a darker, more difficult path of self-destruction and/or self-discovery? Did he spend the rest of his career trying to prove that he is more than just a skinny, awkward dork? Did his transformation into a buff bully work on screen, and did he become a buff bully off-screen as a result? Or is he just an awesome dude who makes cool movies and tv show? What Happened to Anthony Michael Hall?

Born Michael Anthony Thomas Charles Hall on April 14, 1968, in West Roxbury, Massachusetts, Hall’s journey to that SNL stage – and far beyond – is a Hollywood story for the ages. From his early days as the embodiment of teen awkwardness to his later career as a versatile character actor, Hall’s four-decade span in the entertainment industry is a testament to his enduring talent and adaptability.