The cast of ‘Veronica Mars’: (top): Francis Capra, Teddy Dunn, (bottom): Sydney Tamiia Poitier, Percy Daggs III, Kristen Bell, Jason Dohring, Enrico Colantoni.Photo:Warner Bros. Television / Courtesy Everett Collection
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It has been 20 years since the teen mystery dramaVeronica Marsaired on UPN. The show followedKristen Bellas the titular Veronica Mars, a high school student who helps her father as a private investigator.The series was canceled after three seasons, but its producer, Rob Thomas, wrote a script for a full-length feature film. After Warner Bros. denied the funding, Thomas teamed up with Bell to start aKickstarter campaign. Fans brought in $5.7 million, enough cash to turn the dream into reality in 2014. In 2019, Hulu gathered most of the original cast for a fourth season, exclusive to the streaming platform.A lot has changed for the stars since the show aired two decades ago. Find out where the cast ofVeronica Marsis today.
It has been 20 years since the teen mystery dramaVeronica Marsaired on UPN. The show followedKristen Bellas the titular Veronica Mars, a high school student who helps her father as a private investigator.
The series was canceled after three seasons, but its producer, Rob Thomas, wrote a script for a full-length feature film. After Warner Bros. denied the funding, Thomas teamed up with Bell to start aKickstarter campaign. Fans brought in $5.7 million, enough cash to turn the dream into reality in 2014. In 2019, Hulu gathered most of the original cast for a fourth season, exclusive to the streaming platform.A lot has changed for the stars since the show aired two decades ago. Find out where the cast ofVeronica Marsis today.
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Kristen Bell in ‘Veronica Mars’ in 2006 and in 2023.CW Network/Everett/Shutterstock; Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty
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On the big screen, her filmography includes 2008’sForgetting Sarah Marshall,Bad Momsin 2016 and of course as the voice of Anna in Disney’sFrozenandFrozen IIin 2013 and 2019, respectively.
In recent years, Bell has stepped out of the limelight to focus on her two kids, whom she shares with her husband,Dax Shepard. She recently went on Shepard’sArmchair Expertpodcast and explained why she is making a return.“A desire to be creative and leave the house a little more because I have spent the last couple of years being, like, a full-time mom,” Bell said. “I realized, wait, I want to do it again. I want to feel that kind of electricity again.”Bell, 44, stars oppositeAdam Brodyin Netflix’sNobody Wants This,which premieres Sept. 26.
02of 09Jason Dohring as Logan EchollsJason Dohring on ‘Veronica Mars’ in 2005 and in 2019.Warner Bros. Television / Courtesy Everett Collection; Michael Buckner/Deadline/Penske Media via GettyBeforeJason Dohring’s breakout role as Veronica’s love interest Logan Echolls, he made an appearance as Jason in the 1998 sci-fi action filmDeep Impact. Dohring also appeared in more shows on The CW, includingThe OriginalsandiZombie.Reprising his role as Logan, Dohring came back for the 2014Veronica Marsmovie and Hulu’s revival season in 2019.In July of 2024, Dohring, 42, celebrated 20 years with his wife, Lauren Dohring, with a post onInstagram.“My wife and I were married 20 years ago today. We have had an amazing life together, including raising four incredible children. I consider her my best friend,” he wrote in the caption.
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Jason Dohring on ‘Veronica Mars’ in 2005 and in 2019.Warner Bros. Television / Courtesy Everett Collection; Michael Buckner/Deadline/Penske Media via Getty
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BeforeJason Dohring’s breakout role as Veronica’s love interest Logan Echolls, he made an appearance as Jason in the 1998 sci-fi action filmDeep Impact. Dohring also appeared in more shows on The CW, includingThe OriginalsandiZombie.
Reprising his role as Logan, Dohring came back for the 2014Veronica Marsmovie and Hulu’s revival season in 2019.
In July of 2024, Dohring, 42, celebrated 20 years with his wife, Lauren Dohring, with a post onInstagram.
“My wife and I were married 20 years ago today. We have had an amazing life together, including raising four incredible children. I consider her my best friend,” he wrote in the caption.
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Eric Colantoni on ‘Veronica Mars’ in 2006 and in 2022.CW Network/Everett/Shutterstock; John Lamparski/Getty
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Enrico Colantoni played Veronica’s father, former sheriff turned private investigator, Keith Mars.
Returning totheVMfranchise, Colantoni appeared in both the 2014 movie and the 2019 revival season.
Colantoni, 61, tied the knot with Rosanna Francioni in 2021.
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Percy Daggs III in ‘Veronica Mars’ in 2006 and in 2019.CW Network/Everett/Shutterstock ; Jesse Grant/Getty
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Percy Daggs III played Wallace Fennel, who transferred to Neptune High and quickly became Veronica’s best friend.
Daggs returned as Fennel in the 2014Veronica Marsmovie and Hulu’s fourth season in 2019.
Daggs, 42, and his wife Jontille Gerard share two kids. Their son, Percy Daggs IV, stars alongsideHalle BerryinNever Let Go, which premiered on Sept. 20.
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Francis Capra on ‘Veronica Mars’ in 2004 and in 2014.UPN/Everett/Shutterstock; Dimitrios Kambouris/WireImage
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Ryan Hansen in ‘Veronica Mars’ in 2014 and in 2024.Warner Bros Digital/Spondoolie Prods/Rob Thomas Prods/Kobal/Shutterstock; Monica Schipper/Getty
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Teddy Dunn in ‘Veronica Mars’ in 2004 and in 2008.UPN/Everett/Shutterstock; Stephen Lovekin/Getty
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Playing Veronica’s ex-boyfriend, Duncan Kane, was Teddy Dunn. He was in 44 episodes before being written off in season 2.
Dunn’s acting career was short-lived. BesidesVeronica Mars, he appeared in one episode ofGilmore Girls, plusGrey’s AnatomyandCSI: NY.
08of 09Michael Muhney as Sheriff Don LambMichael Muhney in ‘Veronica Mars’ in 2006 and in 2019.CW Network/Everett/Shutterstock; Rob Latour/Benheart/ShutterstockMichael Muhney played one of Veronica Mars’ enemies on the show, Sheriff Don Lamb.In addition to the series,Muhney’s most notable credit includes more than 600 episodes onThe Young and the Restlessas Adam Newman.Muhney, 49, shares three kids with wife, Jaime.
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Michael Muhney in ‘Veronica Mars’ in 2006 and in 2019.CW Network/Everett/Shutterstock; Rob Latour/Benheart/Shutterstock
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Michael Muhney played one of Veronica Mars’ enemies on the show, Sheriff Don Lamb.In addition to the series,Muhney’s most notable credit includes more than 600 episodes onThe Young and the Restlessas Adam Newman.Muhney, 49, shares three kids with wife, Jaime.
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Tina Majorino on ‘Veronica Mars’ in 2014 and in 2024.Warner Bros Digital/Spondoolie Prods/Rob Thomas Prods/Kobal/Shutterstock; Araya Doheny/Getty
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In 2022, Majorino, 39,opened up about her mental health strugglesfor the “My Good Day Face” series on Mental, and guest-starred in an episode ofThe Good Doctor.
source: people.com