November 22, marks three decades since the release of a film that transformed childhoods worldwide by bringing to life every kid’s dream – talking toys.

In November 1995, an animated film named Toy Story graced cinema screens, forever altering the animation genre and impacting countless children’s lives. Moreover, Toy Story propelled Pixar, a California-based animation studio, into unprecedented fame that most businesses can only aspire to. With the release of Toy Story, the course of animation as we know it was permanently changed.

Since then, Toy Story has not only become one of Pixar’s most successful franchises, but it has also established itself as a cornerstone of many childhoods with four films in the series and a fifth instalment set for release in 2026. If you’re wondering ‘what happened to the Toy Story cast?’ — look no further, because we’ve got the scoop.

Some of the most distinguished actors lent their voices to the mega blockbuster’s star-studded cast, and the animated film went on to rake in a cool $363 million at the global box office back in 1995.

From Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Don Rickles, and Annie Potts to Erik von Detten and Sarah Rayne – here’s a glimpse at where the Toy Story cast is, 30 years after the movie’s release, reports the Mirror.

Tom Hanks, the voice behind Toy Story’s beloved pullstring cowboy toy, Woody, needs little introduction. As one of the most recognisable and celebrated stars globally, Tom is a two-time Oscar winner with an impressive list of film and television credits to his name.

John Morris, the voice of young Andy Davis in Toy Story, reprised his role in all three sequels. Now 41, John continues to lend his voice to films and television, including the animated series Timon and Pumbaa at the Movies, where he appeared as his Toy Story character.

A graduate of the University of California, Los Angeles School of Theater, Film and Television, John remains actively involved in all things Toy Story, attending comic conventions and events related to the iconic films.

Erik von Detten voiced Sid Phillips, Andy’s next-door neighbour known for destroying toys and bullying others. Erik has had an exciting career, including playing Mia Thermopolis’ crush, Josh Bryant, in the 2001 hit film Princess Diaries.

Before Toy Story’s release, Erik was a regular on the legendary daytime soap, Days of Our Lives, appearing in 55 episodes.

He subsequently stepped away from Hollywood in 2010 and tied the knot with his wife Angela, with the pair welcoming daughter Claire in 2019, son Thomas in 2021, and another son Nicholas in 2022.

In an interview with E! News in March 2021, the former child actor disclosed he had been pursuing a career in finance following his break from the “fickle” entertainment world, explaining: “Since I was a kid, I wanted to have a large family. Luckily, simultaneously when things started to slow down in acting in my early 20s, another opportunity presented itself for me with a company that I started working with at age 25.

“And I’ve been with that company ever since. It’s a sales position with a company working in finance. I’ve grown into a management position and it’s worked out really well.”

He made his return to screens with the 2024 TV movie My Acting Coach Nightmare.

Providing the voice for Hannah Phillips, Sid’s younger sister, in Toy Story, Sarah Rayne (formerly Sarah Freeman) has since featured in programmes including Legacy, 7th Heaven, and The Practice, as well as guest appearances in ER, Star Trek: Voyager, Arli$$, and Without a Trace. Sarah also returned to voice Hannah in Timon and Pumbaa at the Movies.

Notably, Sarah embarked on an unexpected career change into the music industry when she became part of indie pop group Babes between 2013 and 2016, performing with her siblings and cousins who comprised the remainder of the ensemble.

Tim Allen, best known for his role as Mike Baxter in Last Man Standing, has been the distinctive voice behind Buzz Lightyear since the first Toy Story film in 1995.

Despite a successful professional career, his personal life has been fraught with difficulties. In 1978, Allen was arrested at Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport for possessing over 650 grams of cocaine and served two years and four months in Minnesota’s Federal Correctional Institution in Sandstone after admitting to felony drug trafficking charges.

In 1997, Allen found himself on the wrong side of the law again, this time for drink driving in Michigan. The actor was given a one-year probation and entered rehab in 1998 for alcohol abuse as ordered by the court.

Since then, Allen has made a remarkable turnaround and achieved sobriety. His recent work includes The Santa Clauses, Shifting Gears, and more, with the actor set to return as Buzz in Toy Story 5 (2026).

Don Rickles, who played the grumpy character Mr. Potato Head in the Toy Story series, was a force to be reckoned with. The actor, stand-up comedy legend, and author received numerous accolades throughout his career, including awards at the Primetime Emmy Awards and The Comedy Awards.

The legend passed away in April 2017 due to kidney failure at the age of 90, but not before leaving behind an unmatched legacy. Following his death, Don’s voice appeared posthumously in Toy Story 4, with archival recordings from previous instalments being used to voice Mr. Potato Head.

Famously known as the late great Jim Varney – Jim lent his voice to the character of Slinky Dog in Toy Story, transforming it from a secondary character to one of the most pivotal figures in the franchise.

Appearing in Toy Story 1 and 2, Jim tragically passed away in February 2000 after a brief battle with lung cancer. In fact, Toy Story 2 had hit the theatres just a few months prior to Jim’s passing.

Jim’s last two big screen appearances were in Atlantis: The Lost Empire and Daddy and Them – both of which premiered after the icon’s death.

Assuming the role of Bo Peep, the porcelain doll in Toy Story, actress Annie Potts has featured on shows like Young Sheldon (playing Sheldon’s beloved Meemaw), Royal Pains, and I Heart Arlo. In Toy Story 4 (2019), 24 years after the release of the franchise’s first instalment, Annie’s character, Bo Peep, became the central focus of the sequel.

Annie’s professional life may be glittering, but her personal journey has been marred by tragedy. The actress was involved in a near-fatal car crash at the tender age of 21, when she was hit by a group of drunken teenagers drag racing on the wrong side of the road.

During the horrific accident, Annie was travelling with her first husband, Steven Hartley. The crash resulted in the loss of the heel of her right foot, while her then-husband tragically lost his left leg. Since then, the actress has walked down the aisle four times in total and weathered numerous personal storms.

Toy Story is available to stream on Disney+.