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NBC's legal series ran from 1986-1994, showcasing the personal and professional lives of the partners, associates, and staff at a Los Angeles law firm. The show won 5 Golden Globe awards and 13 Emmy awards, racking up a total of 113 nominations over the course of its nine-year run. Click through to find out what the cast is up to now...![Corbin Bernsen Then]()
Corbin Bernsen first caught national attention as Ken Graham on 'Ryan's Hope,' a 1980s soap opera. He got his big break with the starring role of playboy lawyer Arnie Becker in the original cast of 'L.A. Law.'![Corbin Bernsen Now]()
One of the only actors from the original cast to stay with 'L.A. Law' until its end, Corbin has kept busy since, acting in box office hits as well as low-budget films - including 7 films coming out in 2010 and 2011. He recently started his own production company, Public Media Works. In 2005, Corbin directed, produced, and co-starred in 'Carpool Guy,' and today he can be seen as John Durant on 'General Hospital.' Corbin has four sons, including a set of twins, with his wife of 22 years, British actress Amanda Pays.![Harry Hamlin Then]()
Before pursuing acting, Harry graduated from Yale University with a degree in drama and psychology. His first big role was Perseus in 'Clash of the Titans,' but after a few box office flops, he returned to TV roles. In 1986, he landed the part of Michael Kuzak, the ethical attorney in love with Judge Grace Van Owen. She despised him at first, but he eventually won her heart - with the help of a monkey suit on the steps of the court building.![Harry Hamlin Now]()
'People' named Harry 'Sexiest Man Alive' in 1987. He left 'L.A. Law' after five seasons to pursue his movie career, but it never really took off. His TV roles include Reese Hardin in 'Movie Stars' and Aaron Echolls in 'Veronica Mars.' He appeared in 'L.A. Law: The Movie' in 2002. Harry had a son, Dimitri, with girlfriend Ursula Andress in 1980. He has since been married three times, most recently to actress Lisa Rinna (pictured). The couple has two daughters, Delilah Belle and Amelia Gray.![Susan Dey Then]()
Susan was a star before 'L.A. Law,' playing Laurie Partridge on 'The Partridge Family' TV show. Her performance as frosty, beautiful Judge Grace Van Owen won Susan an Emmy and a Golden Globe award.![Susan Dey Now]()
Since 'L.A. Law,' Susan has had a handful of parts in TV episodes and small movies. She married Lenny Hirshan in 1976 and divorced him in 1981. The couple has one daughter, Sarah Hirshan. Susan is an active advocate against campus rape, serving on the board of the Rape Treatment Center at UCLA Medical Center and co-narrating a documentary on the subject.![Jimmy Smits Then]()
Jimmy grew up in a working-class Brooklyn neighborhood, the son of immigrant parents. He got his acting start on 'Miami Vice' in 1984. Two years and a few small roles later, he landed the role of Victor Sifuentes.![Jimmy_Smits_Now]()
Since leaving 'L.A. Law' in 1992, Jimmy's career has been a success, with roles on shows like 'NYPD Blue' and more recently 'The West Wing.' His movie credits include 'The Jane Austen Book Club' and several 'Star Wars' roles. His newest TV show, 'Outlaw,' comes out later this year. He plays a Supreme Court Justice leaving the bench to return to legal practice.![Alan Ruchins Then]()
Alan was already a well-known actor before 'L.A. Law.' His career started with several Broadway plays, and a role in the controversial off-Broadway show 'Oh! Calcutta' in which he performed nude. Alan studied writing and directing at the American Film Institute before gaining national attention for his leading role in the critically-acclaimed film 'Always.'![Alan Rachins Now]()
After 'L.A. Law,' Alan's career soared. He played Larry Finkelstein on 'Dharma and Greg' and recently voiced Norman Osborn on 'The Spectacular Spider-Man.' He has appeared in feature films like 'Heart Condition' with Denzel Washington, 'Showgirls,' and 'North.' Alan and actress Joanna Frank have been happily married for over thirty years. They have one son, Robert.![Blair Underwood Then]()
The son of an army colonel, Blair lived all over the world as a child. He studied musical theater at Carnegie-Mellon and appeared in the feature film 'Krush Groove' in 1985. Blair's regular roles in shows like 'One Life to Live' and 'Downtown' led to his part as attorney Jonathan Rollins on 'L.A. Law.'![Blair Underwood Now]()
Blair received a Grammy nomination for 'L.A. Law.' His career since then has mostly been TV appearances and supporting roles in feature films, although he still has plenty of fans - 'People' magazine named Blair one of its '50 Most Beautiful People' in 2000. Blair has been married to Desiree DaCosta since 1994. The couple has three children.![Jill Eickenberry Then]()
Jill Eickenberry attended the Yale School of Drama, where she met husband Michael Tucker, her co-star on 'L.A. Law.' She began her career with several theater roles and starred in a number of made-for-TV productions. Jill won an Obie Award for her performances in off-Broadway works 'Lemon Sky' and 'Life Under Water,' which led to her casting as Ann Kelsey in 'L.A. Law.' She overcame breast cancer just before the first season began running.![Jill Eickenberry Now]()
Jill's acting career has been sporadic since 'L.A. Law.' She has appeared in various TV episodes and films. In 2007 Jill and husband Michael Tucker created a cabaret act called 'Life is a Duet.' Jill and Michael have been married for over thirty years. The couple has one son, Max Tucker, and Jill is stepmother to Michael's daughter Allison by a previous marriage.![Michael Tucker Then]()
Michael studied at Carnegie-Mellon University under TV director Steven Bochco - who would later direct him on 'L.A. Law.' Michael appeared on TV shows like 'Hill Street Blues' and 'Ryan's Hope' before he landed a starring role on 'L.A. Law' with his wife Jill Eickenberry. His character on the show, Stuart Markowitz, married his wife's character.![Michael Tucker Now]()
Michael has appeared in only a few films and TV episodes since 'L.A. Law,' and he has made several mini-movies with his wife Jill. They enjoyed a reunion with the original 'L.A. Law' cast in 2002 for the making of 'L.A. Law: The Movie.' Michael and Jill own a small cottage in Italy. Michael recently published a book, 'Living in a Foreign Language: A Memoir of Food, Wine and Love in Italy.'![Larry Drake Then]()
Before 'L.A. Law,' Larry appeared in several feature films which won him the notice of the 'L.A. Law' casting directors. He played one of the show's most beloved characters: Benny Stulwicz, the developmentally disabled clerk. The role earned him two Emmy awards.![Larry Drake Now]()
Since his 'L.A. Law' performance, Larry has appeared in dozens of TV shows and movies, mostly in supporting roles. Benny Stulwicz is still his best-known character. Larry married actress Ruth De Sosa in 1989 and divorced her in 1991. He married model Marina Drujko in 2009.![Susan Ruttan Then]()
Susan was raised by her grandmother after her parents' divorce. She married young, but her first husband died tragically in a motorcycle accident after only three years. She pursued acting at her friends' insistence, eventually landing the role of lovesick secretary Roxanne Melman.![Susan Ruttan Now]()
Since 'L.A. Law,' Susan has had dozens of small roles on TV and film, but Roxanne Melman is still the character for which she is best remembered. Susan married Joseph Warbis in 1990 and divorced him in 1993. That same year, she adopted son Jackson.Then/Now: The Cast of 'L.A. Law'
Before 'Law & Order,' 'The Practice,' or 'Boston Legal,' there was the law show that started them all: 'L.A. Law.' Find out what your favorite 'L.A. Law' characters are up to these days.
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