Despite its unfortunate poor critical reception, 1998’s “Jack Frost” is a charming little Christmas movie that remains popular to this day at this time of year. The festive fantasy comedy tells the story of the eponymous father and musician, played by Michael Keaton. After losing his life in a car accident during a snowstorm, he is brought back to life in the form of a snowman by a magical harmonica.
Joining Keaton in the cast were the likes of Joseph Cross, Kelly Preston, Mark Addy, and Henry Rollins.
With the Yuletide season still in full swing, let’s take a look at the core cast of “Jack Frost” as they were over a quarter of a century ago, compared to how they look now…
Michael Keaton (Jack Frost)
Michael Keaton played the eponymous character in “Jack Frost.” Frost was the lead singer in a rock band who died in a snowy car accident, but came back to life as a snowman — much to the surprise of his son, Charlie.
Age when “Jack Frost” released: 47.
Selected credits before “Jack Frost”: Beetlejuice (1988), Batman (1989), Jackie Brown (1997).
GettyAge now: 74.
Selected credits after “Jack Frost”: The Other Guys (2010), Birdman (2014), Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017).
Filmography info per IMDb.
GettyJoseph Cross (Charlie Frost)
Joseph Cross played Charlie Frost, the ice hockey-playing son of the eponymous character, in “Jack Frost.”
Age when “Jack Frost” released: 12.
Selected credits before “Jack Frost”: Desperate Measures (1998), Wide Awake (1998).
Above is a social media post with a picture of Joseph Cross in “Jack Frost.”
Age now: 39.
Selected credits after “Jack Frost”: Running with Scissors (2006), Milk (2008), Lincoln (2012).
Filmography info per IMDb.
GettyKelly Preston (Gabby Frost)
Kelly Preston played Gabby Frost in “Jack Frost.” Gabby is the widow of the eponymous character and the mother of Charlie.
Age when “Jack Frost” released: 36.
Selected credits before “Jack Frost”: SpaceCamp (1986), Twins (1988), Jerry Maguire (1996).
GettyAge now: Sadly passed away in 2020 aged 57.
Selected credits after “Jack Frost”: The Cat in the Hat (2003), What a Girl Wants (2003), Sky High (2005).
Filmography info per IMDb.
GettyMark Addy (Mac MacArthur)
Mark Addy played Mac MacArthur, the keyboard player in Jack’s band and his best friend, in “Jack Frost.”
Age when “Jack Frost” released: 34.
Selected credits before “Jack Frost”: Dark Romances Vol. 2 (1990), The Full Monty (1997).
GettyAge now: 61.
Selected credits after “Jack Frost”: The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas (2000), Robin Hood (2010), Downton Abbey (2019).
Filmography info per IMDb.
GettyHenry Rollins (Sid Gronic)
Singer, writer, spoken word artist, comedian, and actor Henry Rollins played Charlie’s ice hockey coach, Sid Gronic, in “Jack Frost.”
Age when “Jack Frost” released: 37.
Selected credits before “Jack Frost”: Johnny Mnemonic (1995), Heat (1995), Lost Highway (1997).
Above is a social media post with a picture of Henry Rollins in “Jack Frost.”
Age now: 64.
Selected credits after “Jack Frost”: Jackass: The Movie (2002), Bad Boys III (2003), Feast (2005).
Filmography info per IMDb.
GettyMika Boorem (Natalie Goodwin)
Mika Boorem played Natalie Goodwin, one of Charlie’s good friends, in “Jack Frost.”
Age when “Jack Frost” released: 11.
Selected credits before “Jack Frost”: The Education of Little Tree (1997), Mighty Joe Young (1998).
GettyAge now: 38.
Selected credits after “Jack Frost”: The Patriot (2000), Along Came a Spider (2001), Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights (2004).
Filmography info per IMDb.
GettyEli Marienthal (Spencer Jordan)
The now-retired Eli Marienthal played Charlie’s friend Spencer Jordan in “Jack Frost.”
Age when “Jack Frost” released: 12.
Selected credits before “Jack Frost”: First Love, Last Rites (1997), Slums of Beverly Hills (1998).
GettyAge now: 39.
Selected credits after “Jack Frost”: American Pie (1999), The Iron Giant (1999), American Pie 2 (2001).
Filmography info per IMDb.
There are still several days of Christmas remaining, so if you’ve still got some room in your festive viewing schedule, why not add “Jack Frost” to it? You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you might even cringe, but you’ll definitely keep the festive spirit going.
May Kelly Preston rest in eternal peace.
