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'The O.C.' turns 15: Where are they now?

An underprivileged kid moved into wealthy Orange County, California,  on Fox's "The O.C," which premiered 15 years ago, on Aug. 5, 2003. So where did the actors go when the show wrapped up after four seasons? Here are a few of the highlights of where they've been.
An underprivileged kid moved into wealthy Orange County, California, on Fox's "The O.C," which premiered 15 years ago, on Aug. 5, 2003. So where did the actors go when the show wrapped up after four seasons? Here are a few of the highlights of where they've been.
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Peter Gallagher played Sandy Cohen, a public defender who becomes the legal guardian of a troubled teen.
Peter Gallagher played Sandy Cohen, a public defender who becomes the legal guardian of a troubled teen.
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Gallagher had recurring roles in several television shows after "The O.C.," including USA's "Covert Affairs," Netflix's "Grace and Frankie" and NBC's "Law & Order: SVU" with Mariska Hargitay (pictured).
Gallagher had recurring roles in several television shows after "The O.C.," including USA's "Covert Affairs," Netflix's "Grace and Frankie" and NBC's "Law & Order: SVU" with Mariska Hargitay (pictured).
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Ryan Atwood (Benjamin McKenzie) was a troubled teenager who was taken in by the Cohen family after his mother kicks him out of the house.
Ryan Atwood (Benjamin McKenzie) was a troubled teenager who was taken in by the Cohen family after his mother kicks him out of the house.
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McKenzie spent five seasons as a cop on the NBC/TNT drama "Southland." He can currently be seen in Fox's "Gotham" as Captain James Gordon.
McKenzie spent five seasons as a cop on the NBC/TNT drama "Southland." He can currently be seen in Fox's "Gotham" as Captain James Gordon.
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Adam Brody was Seth Cohen, who befriends Ryan when he moves in with the Cohen family.
Adam Brody was Seth Cohen, who befriends Ryan when he moves in with the Cohen family.
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Brody went on to to do several movies, including "CHiPs" and "Cop Out" (pictured with Kevin Pollak). He's also an actor and producer for Sony Crackle's "StartUp."
Brody went on to to do several movies, including "CHiPs" and "Cop Out" (pictured with Kevin Pollak). He's also an actor and producer for Sony Crackle's "StartUp."
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Kelly Rowan was Kirsten Cohen, the wife of Sandy whose father is a local real estate developer.
Kelly Rowan was Kirsten Cohen, the wife of Sandy whose father is a local real estate developer.
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Rowan worked with Eric McCormack on the TNT series "Perception," which ran for three seasons.
Rowan worked with Eric McCormack on the TNT series "Perception," which ran for three seasons.
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Rachel Bilson was Summer Roberts, a popular teenager who falls for the nerdy Seth.
Rachel Bilson was Summer Roberts, a popular teenager who falls for the nerdy Seth.
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Bilson spent four seasons on CW's "Hart of Dixie" as Zoe Hart, a doctor who moves to small-town Alabama to practice medicine. She's also in ABC's "Take Two" as an actress who teams up with a private investigator.
Bilson spent four seasons on CW's "Hart of Dixie" as Zoe Hart, a doctor who moves to small-town Alabama to practice medicine. She's also in ABC's "Take Two" as an actress who teams up with a private investigator.
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Alan Dale was Caleb Nichol, a real estate mogul and the father of Kirsten Cohen.
Alan Dale was Caleb Nichol, a real estate mogul and the father of Kirsten Cohen.
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Dale spent two seasons on ABC's "Ugly Betty" and had recurring roles on shows including "Once Upon a Time," "Hot in Cleveland" and "Lost" (pictured).
Dale spent two seasons on ABC's "Ugly Betty" and had recurring roles on shows including "Once Upon a Time," "Hot in Cleveland" and "Lost" (pictured).
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Mischa Barton played Marissa Cooper, a rich girl who lived next door to the Cohens and had a relationship with Ryan.
Mischa Barton played Marissa Cooper, a rich girl who lived next door to the Cohens and had a relationship with Ryan.
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Barton has pursued a movie career including “Assassination of a High School President" and indie projects. She's also been involved in the fashion industry as a model and designer.
Barton has pursued a movie career including “Assassination of a High School President" and indie projects. She's also been involved in the fashion industry as a model and designer.
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Tate Donovan played Marissa's dad, Jimmy Cooper, who has financial and personal issues.
Tate Donovan played Marissa's dad, Jimmy Cooper, who has financial and personal issues.
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Donovan was in several movies including "Manchester by the Sea" and "Argo." He also starred opposite Glenn Close (pictured) in the FX series "Damages."
Donovan was in several movies including "Manchester by the Sea" and "Argo." He also starred opposite Glenn Close (pictured) in the FX series "Damages."
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Melinda Clarke was Julie, the superficial socialite married to Jimmy.
Melinda Clarke was Julie, the superficial socialite married to Jimmy.
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Clarke starred in CW's "Nikita" for four seasons as a psychologist and interrogator. She's also had guest stints on "The Vampire Diaries," "Gotham" and "Entourage."
Clarke starred in CW's "Nikita" for four seasons as a psychologist and interrogator. She's also had guest stints on "The Vampire Diaries," "Gotham" and "Entourage."
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