What Happened to Our Favorite Child Stars From The ’50s, ’60s & ’70s

Character: Jackie Erwin Appearance: The Trouble with Father (1950) Estimated Net Worth: $50,000*

Sheila James, a former child actress, transitioned into a groundbreaking role later in her career. Starting with radio roles, she ventured into The Trouble with Father, a sitcom where she starred as Jackie Erwin, one of the daughters.

Later in her career, James became California’s first openly gay legislator, recognized by George Magazine as one of the top twenty most “fascinating” women in politics. An advocate against family violence and other social causes, she currently resides in Los Angeles.