If the name Shavar Ross is unfamiliar to you—then perhaps the name "Dudley" won't be. Fans of hit 70's-80's sitcom "Diff'rent Strokes" will recall Arnold's ruddy-faced best friend. But this actor has never really left the Hollywood scene. He's starred in practically every popular show from the 1980s including: "Designing Women", "Magnum P.I.", "MacGyver", and even the "The Love Boat." But that isn't where the actor's work ends. The married father of two was once the pastor of a non-denominational Christian church. And he tops his list of talents with credits as a film director, production company owner, and screenwriter.

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Shavar is a great guy - friends with him on Facebook. I also loved him as Weasel on Family Matters. He, Waldo and Eddie were hysterical together. :cool: :D

It's great to finally see a child actor who appeared on the show that turned out to be okay with the world...

Shavar almost looks like he did when he was playing Dudley, just a little older. I'm glad that he is doing something productive with his life.

Personally, I don't believe in so-called 'curses'. I think that people make bad choices and should take responsibility for their actions.

Shavar almost looks like he did when he was playing Dudley, just a little older. I'm glad that he is doing something productive with his life.

Personally, I don't believe in so-called 'curses'. I think that people make bad choices and should take responsibility for their actions.
Also the three so called "cursed" cast members had problems at home so they probably would have had the same problems even if they were never on TV. It just wouldn't have been publicized in the media.

Also the three so called "cursed" cast members had problems at home so they probably would have had the same problems even if they were never on TV. It just wouldn't have been publicized in the media.



Actually, Shavar Ross DID suffer for a time, around the exact same time when himself and Gary were shooting the 2-part episode of "The Bike Shop Owner", dealing with pedophilia and child molestations.

Ross was the victim in real life of that, just as when he played the victim of it on the show. But he didn't let it get him down. he bounced back up and came out swinging. I had faith in him. :)

It's great to finally see a child actor who appeared on the show that turned out to be okay with the world...

Danny Cooksey turned out just fine as well, with a very lucrative career in voiceovers. He is also married with kids (or maybe it's just one kid), but I saw him in an interview after Gary's passing and he seems like he has his head screwed on pretty tight.

Danny Cooksey turned out just fine as well, with a very lucrative career in voiceovers. He is also married with kids (or maybe it's just one kid), but I saw him in an interview after Gary's passing and he seems like he has his head screwed on pretty tight.



Ross (left in photo below amongst the Friday the 13th cast members) also made one or more appearance on Amen as a teenage who didn't want to live a better life.

Danny Cooksey turned out just fine as well, with a very lucrative career in voiceovers. He is also married with kids (or maybe it's just one kid), but I saw him in an interview after Gary's passing and he seems like he has his head screwed on pretty tight.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5vHNfXey9j8

Shall we mention his singing career back in the early 90s ? :D

Hard working really makes a man too popular and fame in all over the world
dont matter from where he or she is




Ross has built a little empire for himself by creating his own movie production company. Much like Tyler Perry has done.

He's happily married with children and he's doing fine. He has the Lord to thank for all his success!! :)

Shavar is a great guy - friends with him on Facebook. I also loved him as Weasel on Family Matters. He, Waldo and Eddie were hysterical together. :cool: :D




I just became friends with him today on Facebook. :)

Shavar Ross is a great guy. Iv'e written to him by email many times in the last nine or ten years, and he always got back to me. Not only that, but he always gets back to me in a day or two. Just a phenomenal human being. I'm glad life is going so well for him. He deserves it.

Shavar Ross is a great guy. Iv'e written to him by email many times in the last nine or ten years, and he always got back to me. Not only that, but he always gets back to me in a day or two. Just a phenomenal human being. I'm glad life is going so well for him. He deserves it.




Yeah, he IS doing very well. I strongly commend him for his great work!!! :)