The Cast Of Little Vampire Then And Now

Jonathan Lipnicki (Tony Thompson) Then

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Little Vampire is a 2000's movie that follows the story of Tony Thompson (played by Jonathan Lipnicki), after his family move into a Scottish castle. Tony begins having nightmares about vampires, and he experiences bullying at his new school. He accidentally befriends the local vampires, after dressing up as a vampire, and being mistaken for actually being one of the creatures.

Jonathan Lipnicki (Tony Thompson) Now

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Following his role in Little Vampire, Jonathan Lipnicki has featured in a wide array of movies and television shows. Some of his most notable features, include: 'Stuart Little 2', 'For The Love Of Money', 'Andover', 'Dawson's Creek', 'Touched By An Angel' and 'Worst Cooks In America' (celebrity edition). He is still acting, and is often featured in celebrity editions of television shows.

Rollo Weeks (Rudolph Sackville) Then

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Rudolph Sackville (played by Roll Weeks) is the young vampire that mistakes Tony as another vampire, and attempts to befriend him. After finding out Tony isn't a vampire, Rudolph attempts to attack him, but he is too weak. Tony helps him find something to feed from, and Rudolph confides to him about his problems (with the local vampire hunter). He then enlists the help of Tony, much to the annoyance of his father.

Rollo Weeks (Rudolph Sackville) Now

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Little Vampire provided Rollo Weeks with one of his establishing movie roles, and he has gone on to feature in a handful of movies. Some of his features, include: 'The Lost Prince', 'Girl With A Pearl Earring', 'The Thief Lord' and 'Booked Out'. Rollo stepped away from acting in 2012, in order to pursue other interests (namely within the food and hospitality industry).

Dean Cook (Gregory Sackville) Then

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Gregory Sackville (played by Dean Cook) is Rollo's teenage brother, and is the eldest child of the Sackville-Bagg clan. He is depicted as a rebellious and mischievous vampire, who is constantly disobeying his parent's rules and instructions. He is initially dubious of Tony's intentions, but welcomes him into the family when he stops an attack from the local vampire hunter.

Dean Cook (Gregory Sackville) Now

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Following his role in Little Vampire, Dean Cook has been featured in a handful of television shows and movies. Some of these features, include: 'Time Gentlemen Please', 'The Queen's Nose', 'Casualty', 'The Bill' and 'Bear Behaving Badly'. Dean is still actively working within the entertainment industry, and he is often cast in smaller, supporting/cameo roles.

Jim Carter (Rookery) Then

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Rookery (played by Jim Carter) is the local vampire hunter, and is the movie's main antagonist. He is always on the hunt for vampires to exterminate, and is searching for an ancient amulet that can destroy all vampires. This amulet is also what the vampires are searching for, as it can be used to transform them into human beings. Rookery is ruthless, and will stop at nothing to prevent this from happening.

Jim Carter (Rookery) Now

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Jim Carter was a well-established actor before starring in Little Vampire, and he has since gone on to feature in an impressive array of television shows and movies. Some of his most notable features, include: '102 Dalmatians', 'The Thief Lord', 'The Golden Compass', 'Alice In Wonderland', 'Blue Murder' and 'Silent Witness'. Jim is still actively working, and is often sough after for the roles of villains.

Anna Popplewell (Anna Sackville) Then

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Anna Sackville (played by Anna Popplewell) is Rudolph's younger sister, and is the youngest child of the Sackville-Bagg clan. She is depicted as a wild, imaginative young vampire, who enjoys romanticizing every aspect of life. Anna is often left in the care of her over-protective parents, despite her wishing to be able to explore more freely (alongside her brothers).

Anna Popplewell (Anna Sackville) Now

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Little Vampire provided Anna Popplewell with one of her breakthrough performances, and she has since gone on to feature in a variety of television shows and movies. Some of these features, include: 'Girl With A Pearl Earring', 'The Chronicles Of Narnia', 'The Nun II', 'Comedy Lab', 'Reign' and 'The Left Right Game'. Anna is still actively working, and has ventured into the world of voice-acting (providing her voice for a range of video games).

Alice Krige (Freda Sackville) Then

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Freda Sackville (played by Alice Krige) is the mother of the Sackville-Bagg children, and is the matriarch of the Sackville-Bagg clan. She is depicted as a strong leader, and nurturing mother to her children, who is always trying her best to protect her family from the ruthless activities of Rookery. Freda is content with being a vampire, but she wishes for a better existence for her children.

Alice Krige (Freda Sackville) Now

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Alice Krige was a well-established actress before starring in Little Vampire, and she has since gone on to feature in various movies and television shows. Some of her most notable features, include: 'Silent Hill', 'Lonely Hearts', 'Thor: The Dark World', 'Threat Matrix', 'Deadwood', 'Spooks' and 'NCIS'. Alice is still actively working, and is known for her cameo appearances within television.

Richard E. Grant (Frederick Sackville) Then

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Fredrick Sackville (played by Richard E. Grant) is the father of the Sackville-Bagg children, and the patriarch of the Sackville-Bagg clan. He is depicted as a protective father to his children, and doting husband to his wife (Freda). He is overly dubious of Tony's intentions when Rollo brings him to the family's cemetery, but these reservations are dashed, after Tony stops them from being attacked by Rookery.

Richard E. Grant (Frederick Sackville) Now

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Richard E. Grant was yet another well-established actor that was cast in Little Vampire, and he has since gone on to add to his already impressive filmography. Some of his most notable features, include: 'Bright Young Things', 'Corpse Bride', 'The Iron Lady', 'Above And Beyond', 'The Fear' and 'Doctor Who'. Richard is still actively working, and is one of the highest sought-after actors within Hollywood.

Tommy Hinkley (Bob Thompson) Then

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Bob Thompson (played by Tommy Hinkley) is Tony's father, and is worried about Tony's recurring nightmares and struggles settling into their new home. This is one of the supporting roles within the movie, and is used to aid the character development of Tony, as well as the movie's overall plot-line progression. Bob helps Tony protect the Sackville-Bagg family at the end of the movie, when they are attacked by Rookery.

Tommy Hinkley (Bob Thompson) Now

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Similarly to some of his Little Vampire co-stars, Tommy Hinkley was a well-established actor before landing his role in the movie. He has since gone on to add to his impressive filmography. Some of his most notable features, include: 'Confessions Of A Dangerous Mind', 'Ocean's Thirteen', 'The Division', 'The Shield' and 'Zeke And Luther'. Tommy is still actively working within the entertainment industry.

Pamela Gidley (Dottie Thompson) Then

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Dottie Thompson (played by Pamela Gidley) is the mother of Tony, and is also concerned about Tony's struggle with settling into their new home surroundings. This is another smaller, supporting role within the movie, and is used to give some dimension to Tony's character. She also appears at the end of the movie, to help Tony protect the Sackville-Bagg family from Rookery's attack.

Pamela Gidley (Dottie Thompson) Now

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Pamela Gidley was yet another well-established actress that was cast in Little Vampire, and she went on to feature in a handful of movies and television shows. Some of these features, include: 'True Blue', 'Luster', 'Landspeed', 'Skin' and 'The Closer'. She retired from acting in 2014, in order to focus on her personal life. Unfortunately, Pamela passed away in the April of 2018 (at the age of 52).

John Wood (Lord McAshton) Then

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Lord McAshton (played by John Wood) is Bob Thompson's employer, and has hired him to construct a golf course within his estate. Tony is bullied by two of Lord McAshton's grandsons at school (Flint and Nigel), which he is seemingly unaware of. Rookery alerts Lord McAshton to the presence of vampires within the local area, which he is already aware of, as one of this ancestors was romantically involved with the clan.

John Wood (Lord McAshton) Now

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Yet another established actor within this movie, John Wood went on to add to his extensive filmography, following the release of the movie. Some of his most notable features, include: 'Chocolat', 'The Body', 'The Rocket Post', 'Napoleon', 'Foyle's War' and 'Lewis'. John retired from acting in 2008, after almost sixty years in the entertainment industry. Unfortunately, John passed away in the August of 2011 (at the age of 81).

Ed Stoppard (Von Sackville) Then

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Von Sackville (played by Ed Stoppard) is another member of the Sackville-Bagg clan, and is Rudolph's uncle. It is revealed that Von was romantically involved with one of Lord McAshton's ancestors (Elizabeth), and the pair were killed by the McAshtons. Von was also the last known possessor of the ancient amulet, that both the vampires and Rookery are on the hunt for.

Ed Stoppard (Von Sackville) Now

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Ed Stoppard's role in Little Vampire was one of his breakthrough performances, and he has since gone on to add to his extensive filmography. Some of his notable features, include: 'The Pianist', 'Ferrari', 'Joy Division', 'Youth', 'Empire', 'The Frankenstein Chronicles', 'The Crown' and 'Knightfall'. Ed is still actively working, and is well-known for his stage/theatre production performances.

Iain De Caestecker (Nigel McAshton) Then

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Nigel McAshton (played by Iain De Caestecker) is one of Lord McAshton's grandsons, and is responsible for bullying Tony. Nigel is given a taste of his own medicine, when Tony enlists the help of Rudolph to prank him. Rudolph scares Nigel by flying into his bedroom, in the middle-of-the-night (during a threatening thunderstorm). This prevents Nigel from continuing to bully Tony.

Iain De Caestecker (Nigel McAhston) Now

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Since featuring in Little Vampire, Iain De Caestecker has featured in a range of movies, short films and television shows. Some of these features, include: '16 Years Of Alcohol', 'In Fear', 'Filth', 'Coronation Street', 'Lip Service', 'Us', 'The Control Room' and 'The Winter King'. Iain is still actively working, and is well-known for his roles within television soaps.

Elizabeth Berrington (Elizabeth McAshton) Then

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Elizabeth McAshton (played by Elizabeth Berrington) is the romantic partner of Von Sackville, and Lord McAshton's ancestor. It is believed that the couple were killed and buried alongside the ancient amulet, which leads Tony, Anna and Rudolph on a search for Elizabeth's grave. Rookery picks up on this, which causes a hunt to break-out between him and the vampires.

Elizabeth Berrington (Elizabeth McAshton) Now

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Following her role in Little Vampire, Elizabeth Berrington has gone on to star in a wide variety of movies and television shows. Some of these features, include: 'Nanny McPhee', 'In Bruges', 'Teen Spirit', 'Last Night In Soho', 'The Bill', 'The Office', 'Psychoville', 'Waterloo Road' and 'The Nevers'. Elizabeth is still active within the entertainment business, and is known for her roles within television dramas/thrillers.

Jake D'Arcy (Farmer McLaughlin) Then

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Farmer McLaughlin (played by Jake D' Arcy) is the local farmer, and is depicted as a slightly kooky and enigmatic old man. This is another smaller role within the movie, and is used to add another layer of comedy to the overall plot-line and story. He is often on the lookout for trespassers on his land, and is convinced that there are some strange events happening within the local area, which (of course) there are.

Jake D'Arcy (Farmer McLaughlin) Now

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After his feature in Little Vampire, Jake D' Arcy starred in two other movies. The movies in question, were: 'Beautiful Creatures' and 'What We Did On Our Holiday'. Jake had many roles within television prior to these movies, and became a well-established actor within the 70's. His most notable television features, include: 'Taggart', 'Still Game' and 'Outnumbered'. Unfortunately, Jake passed away in the May of 2015 (at the age of 69).

Tara Strong (Stacy Patel) Then

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Stacy Patel (played by Tara Strong) is one of the local residents within the movie, and is another smaller/supporting roles. Stacy is depicted as a friendly and welcoming young woman, who tries her best to make the Thompsons feel welcome within their new surroundings. This character is used to help give dimension to Bob and Dottie's characters, as well as giving some variety to the overall storyline.

Tara Strong (Stacy Patel) Now

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Since starring in Little Vampire, Tara Strong has established herself as a successful voice-actor. She has provided her voice for a range of animated shows and movies. Some of these features, include: 'The New Batman Adventures', 'Teen Titans', 'The Powerpuff Girls', 'Ben 10' and 'DC Super Hero Girls'. Tara is still actively working, and has also provided her voice for a range of video games e.g. 'Mortal Kombat: X' and 'Batman: Arkham'.