Snakkle takes a look at some stars who navigated the perils of child stardom with a lot less public meltdowns and much more grace than many of their contemporaries.

We all know the familiar story of the has-been—too many canceled shows, a sex scandal gone awry, a drug addiction they couldn’t kick, or the rut of being typecast. See how this humble bunch triumphed over career adversity and got a second chance at stardom.

As we celebrate Chuck Norris’ birthday take a look at other celebrities who have played themselves on TV and film.