The "Von Trapp" family: Then and now

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    Christopher Plummer (Georg Johannes von Trapp) went on to an Academy, Emmy and Tony Award winner. Plummer most recently appeared in films such as "The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo," "Muhammad Ali's Greatest Fight" and more. In 2011, he became the oldest actor to take home an Oscar for his role in "Beginners."
    2/11 Christopher Plummer (Georg Johannes von Trapp) went on to an Academy, Emmy and Tony Award winner. Plummer most recently appeared in films such as "The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo," "Muhammad Ali's Greatest Fight" and more. In 2011, he became the oldest actor to take home an Oscar for his role in "Beginners."
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    Julie Andrews' (Maria von Trapp) major claims to fame are still her roles in "The Sound Of Music" and "Mary Poppins". Now known as Dame Julie Andrews, she appeared in "The Princess Diaries" in 2001 and went on to voice characters in movies such as "Shrek Forever After" and "Despicable Me."
    3/11 Julie Andrews' (Maria von Trapp) major claims to fame are still her roles in "The Sound Of Music" and "Mary Poppins". Now known as Dame Julie Andrews, she appeared in "The Princess Diaries" in 2001 and went on to voice characters in movies such as "Shrek Forever After" and "Despicable Me."
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    Charmian Carr (Liesl von Trapp) is no longer 16 going on 17, Carr was a mother of two and an interior designer in California before she sadly passed away in September 2016. Although she gave up acting eventually, Carr fondly recounted her experiences on the "Sound Of Music" set in her books "Forever Liesl" and "Letters To Liesl."
    4/11 Charmian Carr (Liesl von Trapp) is no longer 16 going on 17, Carr was a mother of two and an interior designer in California before she sadly passed away in September 2016. Although she gave up acting eventually, Carr fondly recounted her experiences on the "Sound Of Music" set in her books "Forever Liesl" and "Letters To Liesl."
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    Nicholas Hammond (Friederich von Trapp) is now a resident of Australia, working as an actor, writer and producer. But his work doesn't shy away from his "Sound Of Music" days: Hammond recently worked on and starred in an award-winning documentary called "Climbed Every Mountain with Nicholas Hammond," which explores the true story of the von Trapp family.
    5/11 Nicholas Hammond (Friederich von Trapp) is now a resident of Australia, working as an actor, writer and producer. But his work doesn't shy away from his "Sound Of Music" days: Hammond recently worked on and starred in an award-winning documentary called "Climbed Every Mountain with Nicholas Hammond," which explores the true story of the von Trapp family.
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    Heather Menzies (Louisa von Trapp) took on several roles in the '70s and '80s and even posed nude for Playboy in 1973. Menzies went on to become an advocate for cancer patients and their families. She is now a mother of three and the founder of the Uhrich Foundation For Cancer Research, named for her late husband.
    6/11 Heather Menzies (Louisa von Trapp) took on several roles in the '70s and '80s and even posed nude for Playboy in 1973. Menzies went on to become an advocate for cancer patients and their families. She is now a mother of three and the founder of the Uhrich Foundation For Cancer Research, named for her late husband.
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    Duane Chase (Kurt von Trapp) left acting behind shortly after "The Sound Of Music" to pursue a career in geology and computer software design. He now lives in Seattle with his wife.
    7/11 Duane Chase (Kurt von Trapp) left acting behind shortly after "The Sound Of Music" to pursue a career in geology and computer software design. He now lives in Seattle with his wife.
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    Angela Cartwright (Brigitta von Trapp) had a short acting stint after "Sound Of Music", that included a starring role in "Lost In Space". Cartwright went on to become an author, photographer and artist. She has two kids and several books in the works.
    8/11 Angela Cartwright (Brigitta von Trapp) had a short acting stint after "Sound Of Music", that included a starring role in "Lost In Space". Cartwright went on to become an author, photographer and artist. She has two kids and several books in the works.
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    Debbie Turner (Marta von Trapp) finished high school and went on to become a professional skier. She now has four daughters and her own floral design and event company.
    9/11 Debbie Turner (Marta von Trapp) finished high school and went on to become a professional skier. She now has four daughters and her own floral design and event company.
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    Kym Karath (Gretl von Trapp) went on to appear in several TV shows in the '60s and '70s, including "Lassie," "My Three Sons," "Lost In Space" and "The Brady Bunch." She is now an actress and developing a TV show in Los Angeles.
    10/11 Kym Karath (Gretl von Trapp) went on to appear in several TV shows in the '60s and '70s, including "Lassie," "My Three Sons," "Lost In Space" and "The Brady Bunch." She is now an actress and developing a TV show in Los Angeles.
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Over fifty years on from when the original "Sound Of Music" hit the big screen we thought we'd take a look at where the cast of the original film has ended up.