Ben Savage

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Biography

Savage began acting in commercials in his native Chicago at age five and made his film debut as Fred Savage's young brother Eric in "Little Monsters" (1989). Other film credits include "Big Girls Don't Cry...They Get Even" (1992, as Sam, the brainy little brother) and "Clifford" (1994 opposite Martin Short playing a 10-year old).

Savage established himself more strenuously on TV. His first series work came in the recurring role of Judd Hirsch's …

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Job Title

Actor

Born

September 13, 1980

Career Milestones

2001

Had featured role in "Swimming Upstream"

1998

Made stage acting debut in an L.A. production of "Unexpected Tenderness"

Played Cory Matthews in the ABC sitcom "Boy Meets World"

1993

Co-starred in ABC miniseries "Wild Palms"

1990

Was a series regular on the NBC sitcom "A Family for Joe", starring Robert Mitchum

1989

Had recurring role as Judd Hirsch's son on the NBC sitcom "Dear John"

1989

Feature film debut, "Little Monsters", co-starring with brother Fred

1985

Began acting in TV commercials