What The Surviving Cast Of Clue Is Doing Today, Decades After The Hit '80s Movie

Can you believe that "Clue" (1985) wasn't that well received upon release? Alas, the iconic murder mystery filled to the brim with memorable scenes and hilarious lines of dialogue, did not land with critics or audiences. What's more, the movie had three totally different endings that were distributed across theaters, and this not only frustrated moviegoers, but some assumed it was the studio's attempt to bring in more money at the box office. Ironically, "Clue" barely broke even. Yes, the beloved comedy based on a classic board game that boasted an impressive ensemble cast (as well as an impressive list of A-list stars who auditioned but didn't make the cut) was a flop when it first crashed into theaters. 

Over 40 years later, only a handful of cast members are still with us. Sadly, Madeline Kahn (Ms. White) died in 1999, Eileen Brennan (Mrs. Peacock) in 2013, Kellye Nakahara (The Cook aka Mrs. Ho) in 2020, Martin Mull (Colonel Mustard) in 2024, and Tim Curry (Wadsworth) in 2026. The surviving cast of "Clue," however, have all been working hard instead of hardly working — even though they can easily afford to stop. Ever wondered what everyone is currently up to? We've got you covered.

Christopher Lloyd was well-established as an actor by the early 1980s. In "Clue," he stars as Professor Plum, an eccentric psychiatrist by trade, albeit with a revoked license. It turns out that 1985 was a great year for Lloyd: If you've never seen "Clue," you've at least heard of "Back to the Future," which a handful of big celebs auditioned for, too.

Over four decades later, Lloyd is holding out as an iconic '70s sitcom star still working today (and '80s star ... and '90s star ... you get the point). Lloyd appeared in three TV shows in 2025: "Wednesday," "Happy's Place," and "Tooned Out." He also had a role in the movie "Nobody 2." For all his dedicated fans out there, don't worry: Leaving the entertainment industry is the last thing Lloyd is planning on doing. "Retirement still is not in my vocabulary. I'll just keep going," he told Forbes in 2025. "I'm healthy and all that, but it's going to deteriorate some way or another, eventually. I hope I could just keep on going until I'm 105." We hope so, too.

Unlike his co-stars, Michael McKean didn't audition for his role in "Clue." As the story goes, director Jonathan Lynn watched McKean in the movie "This Is Spinal Tap" (1984) and immediately decided that he was the perfect person to portray Mr. Green, a walking ball of anxiety. In the 1970s and into the '80s, McKean played Lenny Kosnowski in "Laverne & Shirley."

McKean is in a similar boat as Christopher Lloyd: The man is unstoppable. Between 2021 and 2026, McKean starred in popular TV shows like "Better Call Saul," Paramount's reboot of "Rugrats," and "The Diplomat." As for movie roles, he last appeared in "Weird: The Al Yankovic Story" (2022), "Spinal Tap II: The End Continues" (2025), and "In Memoriam" (2026). McKean has also stayed busy treading the boards. He last portrayed George Aaronow in a 2025 production of David Mamet's "Glengarry Glen Ross." Other theater roles include Hines in "The Pajama Game" (2006), Dick Jensen in "The Best Man" (2012), and Ben Hubbard in "The Little Foxes" (2017). 

Here's your fun fact of the day: The late Carrie Fisher (one of many celebs who looked exactly like their parents) was originally supposed to portray Lesley Ann Warren's character, Miss Scarlet. On the other hand, Warren was offered to play Mrs. White. Fisher dropped out at the last minute, which led to Warren becoming the glamorously cunning Miss Scarlet as we now know her. 

Like the rest of the "Clue" alumni, Warren is still taking on whatever roles come her way. She was a part of four projects in 2025: the movies "Nora" and "Home Delivery," the TV show "9-1-1," and the short film "Olive." When Warren isn't in front of the camera, you can probably find her gearing up to be in front of an audience. In May 2026, the Palm Springs Plaza Theatre announced that Warren will be debuting a one-woman show, "In My Own Little Corner," in March 2027. "Her musical journey will recall her amazing career and promises to show all the magic and star-power that have allowed audiences to fall in love with her," the Instagram statement read. 

Colleen Camp was in a whole lot of famous films before she joined the cast of "Clue" — honorable mentions include "Funny Lady" (1975), "Apocalypse Now" (1979), and "Valley Girl" (1983). In her fourth film of 1985, Camp portrayed Yvette, the resident French maid. Camp won the role over Demi Moore, Madonna, Jennifer Jason Leigh, and others by showing up to her audition in character. 

Camp may not be instantly recognizable to the masses, but she's basically been working non-stop since "Clue." In fact, she's been in so many major projects over the decades that it's hard to keep them all straight. Ever seen "Wayne's World," for instance? Camp is in it. Oh, and here's a relevant untold truth about "Euphoria": Camp appears in four episodes. 

What's more, Camp happens to be incredibly influential when it comes to networking and strategizing for the Oscars. As noted in a 2024 profile by The Hollywood Reporter, she's incredibly connected in Hollywood, and she's been behind a number of successful award season campaigns. "She's my favorite person who I can call on a drive to San Francisco," Guillermo del Toro told the publication. "The guest lists at her parties are unfathomable," added Da'Vine Joy Randolph. 

Lee Ving had been in a couple of films before he was chosen to play Mr. Boddy in "Clue," such as "Flashdance" (1983) and "Streets of Fire" (1984). Mr. Boddy is the guy who gets the party started in "Clue," so to speak; if you were to ask him, he'd say there's nothing wrong with a little blackmail. Interestingly, Ving's voice was dubbed over in post-production — meaning that the voice you hear in the movie belongs to an entirely different person. (The studio never confirmed the identity of the voiceover actor.)

While Ving took on more roles into the late 2000s, he's better known as a musician. Ving co-founded the punk band FEAR back in 1977; the group infamously performed what became one of the most awkward moments that aired on "Saturday Night Live" in 1981. Almost half a century later, FEAR is still going strong — with Ving as the last original member standing. 

Unfortunately, FEAR's latest tour in 2026 was canceled halfway through. Ving explained in an Instagram statement, "Due to health issues and the rigors of being on the road...I have been advised by my doctor to rest up." The good news, however, is that Ving isn't retired just yet. FEAR is currently scheduled to perform at the Silverado Music & Tattoo Festival in November 2026.

Like Lee Ving, Jane Wiedlin was a musician before she became an actor. In 1978, she co-founded the Go-Go's,  and in 1985, she made her acting debut in "Clue." In the cult classic, she played The Singing Telegram Girl. The character dances her heart out for roughly five seconds before becoming yet another murder victim, but her blast of enthusiasm continues to stand out on every rewatch. 

Today, Wiedlin is focusing on boosting her first writing venture. "TMI: Memoirs of a Go-Go" will be released in November 2026, and she's already recorded the audiobook. Wieldlin is also extremely active on social media — and at the salon. The music icon isn't one to shy away from rocking a bold or adventurous hair color. For some time now, her shade of choice has been purple. 

Musically, Wiedlin hasn't made music with The Go-Go's in some time, although the group made history as a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee. Nonetheless, she still remains somewhat active in the industry; she last put out an EP in 2024. "Being a lyricist, I always loved words and loved writing," Wiedlin told Guitar World in 2026. "On my 65th birthday, I decided [writing a memoir] was now or never."

Jeffrey Kramer was a pretty well-known actor by the mid-1980s, as he portrayed Deputy Hendricks in Steven Spielberg's "Jaws" (1975) and its sequel, "Jaws 2" (1978). In "Clue," Kramer appears as The Motorist, a man whose car breaks down in the midst of all the chaos. Can't a guy just borrow a phone without sustaining a fatal injury? Sorry, not in the "Clue" universe.

Kramer has been effectively retired for nearly 20 years now. He was last billed as an executive producer for the 2007 TV show "Armed and Dangerous." Instead of acting, Kramer is focusing on being a huge advocate for Tourette syndrome, a neurological disorder causing involuntary movements and/or sounds. Kramer and two of his children have Tourettes, with Kramer diagnosed as an adult. 

"I still tic, but it's not nearly as bad as it was when I was younger," Kramer told AARP in 2026. "I'm not ashamed of it. I can think like you do. I feel like you do. I'm no different." Kramer serves on the board for the Tourette Association of America.