Hollywood Child Stars

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Born on June 13, 1986, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen were soon to embark on their careers. The Olsen twins began their young acting career at just nine months old as Michelle Tanner in the ABC comedy “Full House” in 1987. The show was a hit and lasted eight seasons until 1995. Books, dolls, and other merchandise soon hit the stores and the Olsen twins were second in line to Bill Cosby with a remarkable TVQ rating (popularity rating).

While on Full House, Mary-Kate and Ashley teamed with Robert Thorne to create their own production company called Dual Star. They were well on their way to becoming stars and soon released an album entitled “Brother for Sale” and a music video called “Our First Video”.

While Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen were marking their place on our television screens, they were also making successful straight to video movies. At the end of their run on Full House, the Olsen twins created their own video series called “The Adventures of Mary-Kate and Ashley”. By then, their popularity was sky-rocketing and they made their big screen debut in 1995’s It Takes Two. They tried their luck once more with a new television series called “Two of a Kind” but it was short-lived.

Unlike most child stars who fade away once their hot show goes off the air, Mary-Kate and Ashley managed to avoid that fate. Their popularity was at an all-time high and their straight to video sales were through the roof. They managed to win over television audiences as Michelle and were a hit especially with young girls. With so much success, it’s no wonder the Olsen twins are still going strong, recently releasing their first big screen starring roles in their movie New York Minute.

Straight to Video:
1994: The Adventures of Mary-Kate and Ashley
The Case of Thorn Mansion
The Case of the Logical Ranch

1995: You’re Invited to Mary-Kate and Ashley’s: Sleepover Party
The Adventures of Mary-Kate and Ashley: The Case of the Sea World Adventure
The Case of the Mystery Cruise
The Case of the Fun House Mystery
The Case of the Christmas Caper
The Case of the US Space Camp Mission

1996: The Adventures of Mary-Kate and Ashley: The Case of the Shark Encounter
The Case of the Hotel Who Done It?

1997: You’re Invited to Mary-Kate and Ashley’s: New York Ballet Party
Mall of America Party
Christmas party
Birthday Party
The Adventures of Mary-Kate and Ashley: The Case of the Volcano Mystery

1998: You’re Invited to Mary-Kate and Ashley’s: Camping Party
Costume Party
Billboard Dad

1999: Passport to Paris
You’re Invited to Mary-Kate and Ashley’s: Fashion Party

2000: You’re Invited to Mary-Kate and Ashley’s: School Dance
Greatest Parties
The Amazing Adventures of Mary-Kate and Ashley
Our Lips are Sealed

2001: Winning London
Holiday in the Sun

2002: Getting There
When in Rome

TV:
1987: Full House (TV series)
1992: To Grandmother’s House We Go
1993: Double, Double, Toil and Trouble
1994: How the West Was Fun
1998: Two of a Kind (TV series)
1999: Switching Goals
2001: So Little Time
Mary-Kate and Ashley in Action! (TV series, voice)
2003: The Challenge

Movies:
1994: The Little Rascals (as Twin #1)
1995: It Takes Two
2004: New York Minute
2008: The Wackness (Mary Kate)
2008: The Informers (Ashley)

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