Daniel Stern is remembered for his portrayal of Marv, one-half of the funny and clumsy bandits in the iconic 1990 thriller Home Alone. While his character remains one of the best in the movie, the actor seems to have lately found peace and fulfillment since he stepped away from the glitz and glamour of Hollywood.
Recently, the actor gave fans a rare glimpse into the trajectory of his life. The actor shared details of his incredible career shift and how he embraced life away from Hollywood to live a peaceful and happy life in his countryside home
What is Daniel Stern up to now years after ‘Home Alone’?
In a widely circulated TikTok video that now has over 2.1 million views, the 67-year-old disclosed that he now works as a cattle rancher, cultivates tangerines, and creates sculptures, all on his expansive ranch located in California’s Central Valley. In the footage, Stern is seen picking tangerines from his orchard and proudly displaying his harvest. “Here are our tangerines; there is my bucket,” he said.
@realdanielstern0 I did the Tango Tango this week. . . #foryou #goviral #danielstern #trending ♬ original sound – Daniel Stern
In another clip, the actor showcased his artistic side with an artwork that depicted a woman elegantly draped over a chair, frozen mid-dance in a pose. Stern explained that the sculpture is a work in progress ,which he intends to name, ‘Dancer On A Chair.’
Daniel Stern gives reason for his career transition
In the bio written on his website, Stern explained the motivation behind his change of career. He mentioned that his career as an actor took a lot of his time, keeping him away from his family over the years.
Realizing the importance of family time, the Very Bad Things actor noted that he had to quit acting and focus on his family as well as his other passions, a decision which he continues to enjoy to this day. “The result of that decision is that I have a wonderful family life and this body of work,” he wrote.