‘21 Jump Street’ Cast: Where Are They Now? Johnny Depp, Holly Robinson Peete and More

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‘21 Jump Street’ Cast: Where Are They Now? Johnny Depp, Holly Robinson Peete and More

Following a successful run on Fox, 21 Jump Street and its cast have continued to find a place for themselves in the entertainment industry. The crime drama, which ran from 1987 to 1991, introduced viewers to stars including Johnny Depp, Peter DeLuise and Holly Robinson Peete, and focused on undercover police officers who investigated crimes in high schools and colleges. After wrapping up after five seasons, the hit series inspired a short-lived spinoff titled Booker about the character Dennis Booker (Richard Grieco). A film adaptation was later developed with Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum bringing the beloved series to the big screen in 2012. The movie, which included cameos from Depp, Peete and DeLuise, also received a sequel titled 22 Jump Street. More than two decades after 21 Jump Street originally debuted, Nguyen opened up about bringing the trailblazing role of Harry Truman Ioki to life. “I remember some of my peers, talking to them while I was doing 21 Jump Street and they expressed a lot of frustration, sharing with me about the really bad dialogue and all the clichés [they were being offered],” the actor told Today in June 2022 about being part of the popular TV series. He continued: “I just had one of those moments like, ‘Oh my God, I’m on this show, and I have none of that.’ I just love the way the character was written. I’m very fortunate where I never was in a position where I felt like I was portraying something that was uncomfortable.” For Nguyen, getting to play a meaningful role that offered representation to the Asian American community was the highlight of his career. “I got kind of spoiled because after I left the show, then you’re kind of back out there and you’re like, ‘Oh man, I had a really good thing,’” he continued. “I don’t sit and think about ‘I’m a pioneer’ and this and that — you’re just focused on getting another job to keep working — but it means a lot to me." The filmmaker also praised the legacy that 21 Jump Street was able to leave behind. “It was actually very progressive back then. I was just kind of ignorant in terms of the significance until the show became a hit and people would start saying, ‘You’re one of the few, if not the only, Asian American leads on a mainstream TV series,' and that hit me kind of hard," he shared. Scroll down to see what the 21 Jump Street cast has been up to:

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‘21 Jump Street’ Cast: Where Are They Now? Johnny Depp, Holly Robinson Peete and More

Following a successful run on Fox, 21 Jump Street and its cast have continued to find a place for themselves in the entertainment industry. The crime drama, which ran from 1987 to 1991, introduced viewers to stars including Johnny Depp, Peter DeLuise and Holly Robinson Peete, and focused on undercover police officers who investigated crimes in high schools and colleges. After wrapping up after five seasons, the hit series inspired a short-lived spinoff titled Booker about the character Dennis Booker (Richard Grieco). A film adaptation was later developed with Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum bringing the beloved series to the big screen in 2012. The movie, which included cameos from Depp, Peete and DeLuise, also received a sequel titled 22 Jump Street. More than two decades after 21 Jump Street originally debuted, Nguyen opened up about bringing the trailblazing role of Harry Truman Ioki to life. “I remember some of my peers, talking to them while I was doing 21 Jump Street and they expressed a lot of frustration, sharing with me about the really bad dialogue and all the clichés [they were being offered],” the actor told Today in June 2022 about being part of the popular TV series. He continued: “I just had one of those moments like, ‘Oh my God, I’m on this show, and I have none of that.’ I just love the way the character was written. I’m very fortunate where I never was in a position where I felt like I was portraying something that was uncomfortable.” For Nguyen, getting to play a meaningful role that offered representation to the Asian American community was the highlight of his career. “I got kind of spoiled because after I left the show, then you’re kind of back out there and you’re like, ‘Oh man, I had a really good thing,’” he continued. “I don’t sit and think about ‘I’m a pioneer’ and this and that — you’re just focused on getting another job to keep working — but it means a lot to me." The filmmaker also praised the legacy that 21 Jump Street was able to leave behind. “It was actually very progressive back then. I was just kind of ignorant in terms of the significance until the show became a hit and people would start saying, ‘You’re one of the few, if not the only, Asian American leads on a mainstream TV series,' and that hit me kind of hard," he shared. Scroll down to see what the 21 Jump Street cast has been up to:

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Johnny Depp

After skyrocketing to fame as a teen heartthrob, Depp continued to score big projects including Donnie Brasco, Edward Scissorhands, Sleepy Hollow and Captain Jack Sparrow in the Pirates of the Caribbean film series.

The Kentucky native also appeared in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Alice in Wonderland and Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.

Depp's personal life has made headlines over the years, with the musician previously being engaged to actresses Jennifer Grey, Sherilyn Fenn and Winona Ryder. Following his relationship with Kate Moss, the Academy Award nominee started dating Vanessa Paradis and they welcomed daughter Lily-Rose in 1999 and son Jack in 2002.

The Black Mass star's tumultuous relationship with Amber Heard became a topic of conversation when the Danish Girl actress filed for divorce after 15 months of marriage. The exes, who finalized their divorce in 2016, continue to be caught up in a messy court battle after they accused one another of domestic abuse.  

In 2018, Depp filed a libel lawsuit against the U.K. newspaper The Sun for referring to him as a "wife beater" in an article. Two years later, the High Court of Justice ruled that The Sun's article was not libelous because Heard's allegations were "substantially true."

During the duo's defamation lawsuit against one another in 2022, a jury ruled in Depp's favor.

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Holly Robinson Peete

The Pennsylvania native, who portrayed Judy, later appeared in Hangin' with Mr. Cooper, For Your Love and was one of the original cohosts on The Talk from 2010 to 2011. She has also starred in Mike & Molly, For Peete's Sake, Meet the Peetes and Morning Show Mysteries.

Peete has continued to make a name for herself with multiple Hallmark movies including A Family Christmas Gift, The Christmas Doctor, Our Christmas Journey and Morning Show Mysteries: Countdown to Murder.

The actress exchanged vows with former quarterback Rodney Peete in June 1995. The pair welcomed twins Ryan and Rodney Jr. in October 1997, son Robinson in August 2002 and son Roman in February 2005.

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Peter DeLuise

DeLuise, who played Officer Doug, branched out in Hollywood by directing and writing episodes of several TV shows, specifically in the Stargate franchise.

The Supernatural alum was previously married to Gina Nemo before their divorce in 1992. He later moved on with Anne Marie Loder and they tied the knot in June 2022. The twosome share one child.

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Dustin Nguyen

The Little Fish star, who brought Harry to life in 21 Jump Street, booked roles in Phantom 2040, VIP, This Is Us and Warrior. He has also moved on to the big screen with Fool for Love, The Man with the Iron Fists 2, Zero Tolerance and Voodoo Doll.

Nguyen was married to Angela Rockwood from 2002 to 2012. Following his divorce from Rockwood, the Rapid Fire star married model Bebe Pham and they welcomed two daughters (born in 2013 and 2015 respectively).

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Steven Williams

The Tennessee native, who is known for his role as Captain Adam, has scored roles including Booker, The X-Files, Legacy, Stargate SG-1, The Bernie Mac Show and Supernatural. Williams continues to appear on TV in projects such as iZombie, The Chi, Yellowstone, Black-ish, Locke & Key, Stumptown and Snowfall.