Hello, friends! In this video you`ll
see how the actors of the tv-series Welcome back, Kotter (1975–1979) have
changed. You`ll know their real names and age. I will show you how they looked then,
and what`s with them now. Don`t forget to like and subscribe to the channel. Let`s go!
Freddie “Boom Boom” Washington, like the other boys in his Sweathogs class,
is not known for his zeal for knowledge and may not behave in the best way. He
can be recognized by his tall stature in particular and a bouffant hair.
Juan Epstein is part of the Sweathogs class and along with Vinnie. He can play pranks on
others with the other guys in the class, but he is good with animals and knows how to take
care of them. Played by Robert Hegyes who died in 2012 from cardiac arrest.
Julie Kotter is Gabe`s beloved woman, with whom he also later began to work
at the same school. She is quite polite and usually has a lot of patience. Sometimes she
can be seen wearing glasses. Played by Marcia Starssman who died of breast cancer in 2014.
Arnold Horshack is one of four children of Mrs.Horshack-O`Hara. He is quite a
conscientious and caring guy, and if his family is in trouble, he tries to make an
effort to help somehow. Played by Ron Palillo who passed away in 2012 from a heart attack.
Beau DeLabarre (Stephen Shortridge) is new to the Sweathogs class. He can tolerate some jokes,
but he can also take revenge on a person for this. He can be quite charming,
especially when dealing with girls. Like others in his class, he has a bouffant hairstyle.
Vernajean Williams is listed as a student in the same school as the Sweathogs class. She
has a pleasant smile and mostly prefers to wear short haircuts, which she can
sometimes poke up with the barrette. She likes listening to music. Played by Vernee Watson.
Carvelli (Charles Fleischer) became an exchange student at Buchanan School. He
had some conflicts with the Sweatogs for a while and even agreed to a boxing match with
them. Carvelli has a slim build and prefers to wear a coat. He has a watch on his left hand.
Dr. Mel Mellmann is one of the staff of the maternity ward where Julie Kotter was
admitted. He is able to remain calm and try to inspire calmness in the parents-to-be as well,
for which he can make jokes sometimes. The role was performed by Alan Oppenheimer.
Judy Horshack is Doris` sister and is also closely related to Arnold,
with whom she also gets along well, as well as the other members of her family. She is of slender
build and has a very pretty face. She has hair below her shoulders. Played by Elyssa Davalos.
Mrs. Horshack-O`Hara (Ellen Travolta) is closely related to John and also has four children,
and one of her sons is Arnold. She changes husbands somewhat frequently and it`s
thanks to them that she manages to support her family normally.
Wally “The Wow” Wexler works for WBAD Radio, where he works as a disc jockey.
He quickly became recognizable in his profession, which somewhat turned his
head and he can often be narcissistic. Played by George Carlin who died of heart failure in 2008.
Taro Takahashi is originally from Japan and is known for developing all kinds of
inventions and owning his own company. His most famous creation is underwear,
for which he used transistors. Played by Pat Morita who died in 2005 of kidney failure.
Sexy Nurse is a hospital employee and has been largely involved with patients who
have undergone various kinds of surgery including caring for Vinnie Barbarino.
She can be overprotective of patients and always follows doctor`s orders. Played by Robin Riker.
Andy is the direct supervisor of the famous disc jockey Wally “Wow” Wexler
and also produces and performs some of the functions of an engineer. He can be seen time
after time at the WBAD radio station. The role was performed by Fred Grandy.
Maxine Biffin is listed as a student Buchanan School, where the Sweathogs also attend. She
has a good academic record and, like Mary Johnson, has participated in the
school drama production, but she is not very good at theater. Played by Barbara Deutsch.
Girl in Hallway (Wendy Schaal) is one of the Buchanan School students who,
like everyone else, wanted to participate in Sadie Hawkins Day and was one of the girls who
asked Vinnie Barbarino to dance. She is very sweet and shy but can be decisive when needed.
Bambi Forster is new student who has transferred to Sweatog class and attracted the attention of
all the guys. She’s a pretty girl with a good figure and who can be quite nice. She
often wears sweatshirts showing off her belly. Played by Susanne Lanier.
Mary Flannigan is an acquaintance of the Kotter’s with whom they studied Buchanan
school. She often exalts herself over others and has a not-too-pleasant laugh. Played by
Bridget Hanley, who died in 2021 from complications of Alzheimer’s disease.
Doris Horshack (Andrea McArdle) is blood relative of Mrs. Horshack-O’Hara and is
also one of Arnold’s sisters. She was quite good at getting along with her
siblings and could discuss things with Arnold or ask for an advice.
Judy Borden attends the same school as Vinnie Barbarino, but has not been much friendlier
to the other students in the Sweathogs class. She does well in school subjects,
is able to explain, and is also able to take part in school plays. Played by Helaine Lembeck.
Mr. Michael Woodman is one of the stuff at Buchanan school and serves
as Associate Principal. He can give advice to his colleagues, has a good memory and knows
how to notice details. Played by John Silvester White, who died in 1988 from pancreatic cancer.
Mr. Ferguson taught at the Buchanan school and also got on well with Gabe Kotter. He
knows how to win over himself and has a rather pleasant appearance. Likes to
wear suites with patterned inserts. Played by George Yanok, who died of lung cancer in 2022.
Angelo DeMora leads a vagabond lifestyle and the Sweatogs tried to help him. He is prone
to gambling which make him lose everything, but he likes his life and doesn’t want to
change anything. Played by Michael V. Gazzo who died of a stroke in 1995.
Peter Charnoff works in show business as an agent. It’s his responsibility to find
new promising talents and to talk terms with them. Peter knows how make the right offer,
so that the person will have a hard time turning it down. He was played by Sam Weisman.
Mary Johnson recently transferred to Buchanan school and wanted to join the Sweathogs class.
She doesn’t stand out among her peers, but she has a good ability to learn. Mary is
known for her rather vulnerable nature. The role is performed by Irene Arranga.
Ms. Jones (as Bebe Drake-Hooks) is the parent of one of the Buchanan school students. She
dresses quite restrained and neat, and is also characterized by a display of good manners and
adheres to moral standards, which she also wants to be instilled in school.
Nurse Baker (Marian Collier) works in one of the city hospitals where Vinnie
Barbarino has taken a job as an orderly. She clearly follows her job description and knows
how to perform medical procedures correctly. She has neat hair and usually wears a cap.
Gabe Kotter is married to Julie, is also on the teaching staff of Buchanan School
and is the direct teacher of Sweathogs. He tries to instill not only knowledge,
but also manners in his students and treats them quite well. Played by Gabe Kaplan.
Vinnie Barbarino, along with Arnold Horshack, attends Buchanan School and is in the Sweathogs
class, where he is the leader. He is a lot of fun, can get along well with a lot of people,
but can be kind of cocky at times. The role was performed by John Travolta.
Mr. Jan has a good sense of humor and is able to make students laugh,
including being well regarded in Sweathogs class, but also knows when to stop. He goes to
work in suites and likes to wear striped ties. Has slight signs of boldness. Played by Ernest Harada.
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