'Princess Bride': Where are they now?

To play Princess Buttercup in 1987's "The Princess Bride," Robin Wright's acting process " was mostly telling myself, 'Don't be an idiot,'" she jokes to Town and Country magazine. Since then, she's built an award-winning career that includes her current turn in Netflix's "House of Cards." Here's what the rest of the "Princess Bride" cast is up to.

Cary Elwes, who played Westley, is granting us our wish of a "Princess Bride" memoir. The actor and producer is working on a chronicle of the movie's creation that's due out this fall. He's also busy in film and TV, including a recent stint voicing Dr. Watson on Fox's "Family Guy."

Mandy Patinkin has been playing "Homeland's" Saul Berenson to great acclaim since 2011, but he'll always be vengeful swordsman Inigo Montoya to us. (And that word still doesn't mean what you think it means.) Patinkin next stars in Zach Braff's July release "Wish I Was Here," and is filming an adaptation of Philip Roth's "American Pastoral."

Chris Sarandon's Prince Humperdinck never stood a chance against Elwes' Westley in the eyes of Princess Buttercup (and his vindictive evil plan didn't help). Thankfully the actor's gotten more love in his acting career in the years since, and recently appeared in a 2011 remake of his 1985 classic, "Fright Night." He'll next star in an adaptation of Adriana Trigiani's novel "Big Stone Gap."

Wallace Shawn's such a beloved actor it's inconceivable to pick a favorite role. But his turn as the evil mastermind with a poor vocabulary, Vizzini, is definitely in our top three. One of Shawn's upcoming film roles is in another family-friendly project called "Robo-Dog," due out in 2015.

Christopher Guest is known for his comedic skill, which he showed as Count Tyrone in "The Princess Bride" (as well as cult classics "This is Spinal Tap" and "Best in Show"). Most recently, he starred on HBO's short-lived comedy "Family Tree."

Since he played the adorable grandson being told the story of "The Princess Bride," Fred Savage has slowly transitioned to doing more work behind-the-camera. After starring on "The Wonder Years" from 1988 to 1993, Savage has directed TV shows like "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" and "Party Down." This fall, his directorial work on the new comedy "The McCarthys" will debut on CBS.

After playing The Albino, English actor Mel Smith has mostly appeared on British TV. In fact, his latest work is in the critically praised BBC drama, "Dancing on the Edge," which can be found Stateside on the Starz network.

Billy Crystal's magical sense of humor was put to good use Miracle Max, who knows a medicine man is only as good as the woman behind him. Crystal, of course, has been incredibly prolific since his role in the 1987 cult favorite, lately signing on to star in FX's sitcom "The Comedians" with Josh Gad.

Carol Kane played Miracle Max's wife Valerie and helps him realize that he lost his confidence. But Kane's work extends far beyond "The Princess Bride," including her work in the musical "Wicked" and TV appearances on shows like "Girls" and "Law and Order: SVU."

André the Giant's day job was as a wrestler, but he was also known as Vizzini's rhyming criminal assistant, Fezzik. Sadly, he passed away six years after starring in Rob Reiner's 1987 film.

"Columbo" star Peter Falk was the grandfather many "Princess Bride" fans wished they could adopt, because at the very least you would be in for awesome storytelling. The award-winning actor died at age 83 in 2011.

Prolific British actress Margery Mason was introduced to "Princess Bride" fans as the tart Ancient Booer who sets Princess Buttercup straight on the concept of true love. Before her death at age 100 in January 2014, Mason also appeared in "Love Actually," "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire" and the live-action "101 Dalmations."

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• Robin Wright talks about her first feature film role in "Princess Bride"


• "I did not act," Wright tells Town and Country magazine in its June issue


• She says she was "convinced" she was going to marry co-star Cary Elwes


• These days she stars on Netflix's "House of Cards"

(CNN) -- If a young Robin Wright had gotten her wish, she would've wed Cary Elwes.

The now 48-year-old actress recalls in the June/July issue of Town and Country magazine that she had a definite crush on her "Princess Bride" co-star as they were working on Rob Reiner's 1987 film.

"Cary was so good looking," Wright says. "I was convinced we were going to be married."

Jason Priestley has appeared in series such as "Tru Calling" and "Call Me Fitz" since playing Brandon Walsh. The actor/director recently released his memoir, and his feature directorial debut, "Cas & Dylan," hits theaters later this year. Here's what the rest of the stars of the show have been up to since their days on the Fox series:

The cast of "Beverly Hills, 90210" ruled the 1990s.

Ian Ziering has appeared in a few TV series and movies since playing Steve Sanders, most notably of late the cult hit "Sharknado" on SyFy. In 2007, he competed on ABC's "Dancing With the Stars," and in 2012, he had a minor role in Adam Sandler's "That's My Boy." In July, he'll appear in the "Sharknado" sequel, "Sharknado 2: The Second One."

Since playing Kelly Taylor, Jennie Garth has starred alongside Amanda Bynes in "What I Like About You" and appeared in a number of TV movies. After splitting from her husband of 11 years, Peter Facinelli, in 2013, Garth has written a new memoir, "Deep Thoughts From a Hollywood Blonde." In June, she'll reunite with her "90210" co-star Tori Spelling on ABC Family's "Mystery Girls." Complete coverage: Where are they now

Tori Spelling has made a name for herself as a reality TV star since her days on "Beverly Hills, 90210." The mom of four and husband Dean McDermott have starred on programs such as "Tori & Dean: Storibook Weddings" and "Tori & Dean: Inn Love." She also briefly hosted TLC's "Craft Wars." This summer, she'll join former co-star Jennie Garth in ABC Family's "Mystery Girls."

Since playing David Silver, Brian Austin Green has had roles on series such as "Smallville," "Desperate Housewives" and "Happy Endings." He starred in TBS' "Wedding Band" and is raising three kids with wife Megan Fox.

Tiffani Thiessen dropped the "Amber" from her name and traded in Valerie Malone for Elizabeth Burke, her character on USA's "White Collar." In 2009, she starred in a Funny or Die video called "Tiffani Thiessen Is Busy." The comedic short was her response to Jimmy Fallon and fans begging for a "Saved by The Bell" reunion. In March, the actress premiered a program on The Cooking Channel called "Dinner at Tiffani's."

Luke Perry has had a resurgence on TV in the past few years, guest-starring on series such as "Body of Proof," "Raising Hope" and "Community." According to his IMDB page, he has a slew of projects in the works, including "Dragon Warriors" and "A Fine Step."

In addition to battling the forces of evil on "Charmed," Shannen Doherty has tried her hand at reality TV with a brief stint on "DWTS" in 2010 and her WE show "Shannen Says." She has also reprised her role as Brenda Walsh on eight episodes of The CW's "90210."

Joe E. Tata guest-starred on a 2001 episode of "Charmed" after "Beverly Hills, 90210" came to an end in 2000. In 2008, he reprised his role as Nat Bussichio on three episodes of the latest installment.

Post Andrea Zuckerman, Gabrielle Carteris hosted the short-lived talk show "Gabrielle." She's since appeared on episodes of "Criminal Minds," "The Event" and "Make It or Break It." She's also a respected leader in the SAG-AFTRA union.

'Beverly Hills, 90210': Where are they now?

'Beverly Hills, 90210': Where are they now?

'Beverly Hills, 90210': Where are they now?

'Beverly Hills, 90210': Where are they now?

'Beverly Hills, 90210': Where are they now?

'Beverly Hills, 90210': Where are they now?

'Beverly Hills, 90210': Where are they now?

'Beverly Hills, 90210': Where are they now?

'Beverly Hills, 90210': Where are they now?

'Beverly Hills, 90210': Where are they now?

'Beverly Hills, 90210': Where are they now?

'Beverly Hills, 90210': Where are they now?

Lark Voorhies (far left), one of the stars of the popular 1990s TV show "Saved by the Bell," set tongues wagging in May 2014 with an appearance in which she hardly looked like the beloved Lisa Turtle character. Check out this slideshow to see what Voorhies looks like now and catch up with the other cast members.

Voorhies hadn't made many public appearances since her mother Tricia told People two years ago that the former child star has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder. At the time the "How High" actress insisted she was just fine.

After reprising his role as Zack Morris on "Saved by the Bell: The College Years" and "Wedding in Las Vegas," Mark-Paul Gosselaar appeared in "NYPD Blue" and "Raising the Bar." In 2009, he appeared on "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon" as Zack. He has starred on "Franklin & Bash" and appeared in the series "Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23."

After Kelly Kapowski and Zack tied the knot in 1994, Tiffani Thiessen went on to appear in "Beverly Hills, 90210," "Fastlane" and "White Collar." She did a Funny or Die sketch about why she doesn't have time for a "Saved by the Bell" reunion.

After playing A.C. Slater, Mario Lopez appeared in "Pacific Blue" "The Bold and the Beautiful" and "Nip/Tuck." He competed on Season 3 of "Dancing with the Stars" and has hosted "America's Best Dance Crew," "Extra" and "The X Factor."

We'll never forget the time Jessie Spano turned to caffeine pills to keep up with her schoolwork and extracurricular activities during Season 2. After playing the Bayside overachiever, Elizabeth Berkley appeared in "Showgirls," "Any Given Sunday" and Broadway's "Sly Fox." Her 2011 book "Ask Elizabeth" is touted as a "guide to teen life."

Dustin Diamond played Samuel "Screech" Powers for more than a decade. After starring on "Saved by the Bell: The New Class," Diamond appeared on reality shows like "Celebrity Fit Club" and "Celebrity Boxing 2." The stand-up comedian directed and starred in a 2006 sex tape, "Screeched," and released a book, "Behind the Bell," in 2009.

After playing Principal Belding on "Saved by the Bell: The New Class," Dennis Haskins appeared in several series and TV movies. He most recently showed up on an episode of "Mad Men" as Phil Beachum. He released "Karaoke With Your Favorite Principal Dennis" in 2009.

Leanna Creel played tough girl Tori Scott during season 4. She was with the gang for some very important moments, like helping set up a hotline for teens and the birth of Mr. Belding's son. She has since appeared in 2000's "The Cell" and co-produced 2001's "Get Over It."

Tori Spelling briefly appeared on the series as a nerdy student named Violet who had a crush on Screech. The actress went on to appear in a number of films and series, including "Beverly Hills, 90210." The mom of four and "Craft Wars" host has starred in and produced several Oxygen reality series with husband Dean McDermott.

'Saved by the Bell': Where are they now?

'Saved by the Bell': Where are they now?

Disney's officially bringing back "Boy Meets World" stars Ben Savage, right, and Danielle Fishel for a new spinoff series called "Girl Meets World." The new show, which will feature Savage and Fishel as parents with a precocious daughter of their own, won't air until 2014 -- in the meantime, let's catch up with the cast:

Ben Savage played mischievous Cory Matthews from 1993 to 2000. The now 33-year-old has continued to act in movies, such as 2007's "Palo Alto, CA," and on TV with appearances in shows like "Without a Trace," "Bones," "Chuck" and "Shake It Up!" In 2014, he'll reprise his fan favorite role of Cory Matthews.

After the series ended, Rider Strong continued acting but also moved behind the camera. The 33-year-old has written and directed short projects along with his brother, Shiloh. He's said that he might reprise his role of lovable bad boy Shawn Hunter as a guest star on the new spinoff series, but in the meantime, Strong is celebrating a new marriage.

Danielle Fishel came to fame playing '90s dream girl Topanga Lawrence. Fishel tried her hand at film with movies like "National Lampoon Presents Dorm Daze" after the series ended, but she's now set to play the married-with-kids version of Topanga on 2014's "Girl Meets World." The 32-year-old also made it a point to go back to school, and she graduated from college in December 2012. That following October, Fishel married Tim Belusko, whom she met while in school.

Will Friedle played Cory Matthews' older brother, Eric. Once the show ended, Friedle, now 37, kept up a career on the small screen, and has done voice work on "Batman Beyond," "Kim Possible" and "Thundercats."

Ben Savage as Cory Matthews

Rider Strong as Shawn Hunter

Danielle Fishel as Topanga Lawrence

Will Friedle as Eric Matthews

At the very least, she got to have an on-screen happy ending with the actor in the cult favorite film, which tells the story of Princess Buttercup's longing to reunite with her true love, Elwes' "As you wish" Westley.

"It was my first film experience, and so you might say that I fully immersed myself in the role," Wright tells Town and Country. "I did not act. It was mostly telling myself, 'Don't be an idiot in front of Mandy Patinkin and Christopher Guest.' "

Wright's come a long way since her days playing princess, and she now co-stars with Kevin Spacey in Netflix's praised "House of Cards." Although fans -- and critics -- love her as the calculating wife of Spacey's politician, Frank Underwood, Wright has begun to enjoy working behind the camera more. In the second season of "House of Cards," she makes her directorial debut in the 10th episode.

"I've been in this business almost 30 years, and I'm such a control freak. You're sitting around knowing how a scene should be blocked or the direction an actor should be given, and biting your tongue," Wright tells the magazine. "I loved being in the driver's seat. I honestly don't want to act anymore."

Part of that ambivalence might have something to do with the roles she's been offered; if the main duty was just to stand and be pretty, Wright says she's had no problem passing them up.

"Hollywood is difficult to navigate if you have integrity, so I opted not to work if there wasn't enough to do in a role, which doesn't have to do with the role's size," she says. "If there's nothing for me to do as an actress, that's frustrating. ... I'd rather go work at a menial labor job, where I can actually get my hands dirty."

It's a good thing portraying "House of Cards'" Claire Underwood involves plenty of dirty work.