Here’s What the ‘Cousin Skeeter’ Cast Looked Like From Then to Now

Twenty years ago and now — let’s see the difference.
Nickelodeon Cousin Skeeter is a sitcom that followed the life of Bobby, whose life was turned upside down when his odd cousin Skeeter moved in with his family.
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The show was quite short, airing from 1998 to 2001.
Let’s take a look at the changes the cast members have gone through over the past 20 years.
Skeeter, the show’s namesake character, was voiced by Bill Bellamy. Here is Bill in the series:
Here is Bill now:
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Bill Bellamy recently appeared in Insecure, SWAT, A dark enemy, and A rich Christmas.
Skeeter’s puppet, however, was performed by Drew Massey, who later performed “Crane” in the kung fu panda video games and star of the Nickelodeon series The Barbarian and the Troll.
Bobby Walker, the smart and well-mannered protagonist, was played by Robert Richard. Here is Robert in Cousin Skeeter:
Here it is in 2021:
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Robert Ri’chard is now best known for his role as Arnaz Ballard on the UPN sitcom One against one.
André Walker, Bobby’s father, a music producer by profession, was portrayed by Rondell Sheridan. Here is Rondell in Cousin Skeeter:
Here is Rondell now:
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Rondell Sheridan is probably most famous for his portrayal of Victor Baxter on the Disney Channel sitcom So it’s Raven.
Nina Jones, Bobby’s best friend, was played by Meagan Good. Here is Meagan in Cousin Skeeter:
Here is Meagan now:
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Meagan recently appeared in Harlem, prodigal son, the intruder, and Shazam!
Vanessa Walker, Bobby’s mother, is portrayed by Angela Means. Here is Angela in Cousin Skeeter:
The female puppet character named Nicole was portrayed by Tisha Campbell. Here is Tisha in Cousin Skeeter:
Here is Tisha now:
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