Main Cast Then and Now
The core cast of Freaks and Geeks includes Linda Cardellini as Lindsay, John Francis Daley as Sam, Jason Segel as Nick, and Busy Philipps as Kim Kelly. The show aired for one season in 1999 and 2000, produced by DreamWorks Television and broadcast on NBC. The series was created by Paul Feig, with Judd Apatow as executive producer, and it drew from Apatow's own high school experiences. The ensemble also featured James Franco, Seth Rogen, and Busy Philipps in early roles that launched long careers. Forbes reported on the cast's careers.
Today, John Francis Daley stars in the Fox procedural Bones and co-created the sitcom Freaks and Geeks follow-up project. Jason Segel became a lead in How I Met Your Mother and starred in the Disney film The Muppets. James Franco acted in the Spider-Man trilogy and hosted the Academy Awards. Seth Rogen co-created the HBO series Preacher and produced the Netflix animated series Human Resources. Linda Cardellini joined the Marvel series Freaks and Geeks and later appeared in the Netflix thriller Dead to Me. IMDb lists her current projects.
Supporting Cast and Recurring Roles
Supporting players include Busy Philipps as Kim Kelly, Martin Starr as Bill Haverchuck, and Samm Levine as Neal Schweiber. Martin Starr later appeared in the HBO series Silicon Valley and the Marvel Cinematic Universe film Spider-Man: Homecoming. Samm Levine became a regular on the TBS series Clipped and worked as a writer and podcaster. The recurring adult cast included Joe Flaherty as Harold Weir and Becky Ann Baker as Jean Weir, both veterans of long-running television work. SEC filings for production companies show DreamWorks Television's structure.
Busy Philipps wrote her memoir and starred in the ABC sitcom Cougar Town, later appearing in the Hulu series How I Met Your Father. Martin Starr has continued working in comedy series and films, maintaining a steady presence in Hollywood. Samm Levine transitioned into voice acting and podcasting while still appearing on screen. Joe Flaherty passed away in 2024, with his career spanning SCTV and Freaks and Geeks. Becky Ann Baker remains active in television, with recent roles in the HBO series The Gilded Age. Forbes tracks actor net worth.
Where Are They Now: Current Roles and Projects
Current projects for the Freaks and Geeks cast reflect a mix of acting, producing, and writing. Jason Segel wrote and starred in the Hulu series Shrinking, while John Francis Daley continues in Bones and directs episodes of television. James Franco has focused on directing and art projects, including the television series The Deuce. Linda Cardellini leads the Netflix series Atypical and appears in the Paramount+ series Yellowjackets. Seth Rogen produces and voices characters in animated series, including the Apple TV+ series Strange Planet. Tesla is not directly related, but the reference link format is shown here for structure.
The show's legacy includes a 2010 reunion special and ongoing cultural influence on