Former ‘Step By Step’ Child Star Josh Byrne Trades Limelight For Renaissance Fairs – See Him Now

The hit sitcom Step by Step was a staple of many ’90s households, entertaining audiences with its light-hearted humor and relatable family dynamics. One of the show’s beloved cast members was Josh Byrne, who joined the series at just six years old, playing the youngest Lambert sibling, Brendan.

However, when the series made the switch from ABC to CBS in 1997, Byrne made the unexpected decision to step away from the spotlight, opting not to return for the show’s seventh and final season. Nearly three decades after stepping away from the spotlight, the 40-year-old revealed in a recent interview that his experiences on the show had a lasting and profoundly positive impact on him.

Josh Byrne says his time on ‘Step by Step’ made him fall in love with comics and Renaissance fairs

During a guest appearance on the podcast Keanan and Lakin Give You Déjà Vu, hosted by his former Step by Step co-stars Christine Lakin and Staci Keanan, Byrne shared updates on his life after leaving the show, revealing that he went back to school and discovered a new passion for filmmaking. Interestingly, he credited his on-screen father, Patrick Duffy, for sparking this interest in him.

He also reminisced about his time on the show, recalling how he developed a fascination with comics. He gave special thanks to his former co-star Sasha Mitchell, who played cousin Cody Lambert, for mentoring him in this regard. Byrne revealed that Mitchell was an avid comic book fan and enthusiast of Renaissance fairs, a passion that has become a huge part of his life to this day.

Byrne, who currently works for Sideshow, a renowned manufacturer of action figures and statuettes, disclosed that he still actively participates in Renaissance fairs. He drew parallels between performing in Renaissance fairs and acting, highlighting the similarities between the two.

As part of his involvement in the Renaissance fairs, the actor explained that he was previously part of a guild that built a replica tavern, where they would teach visitors about the history and inner workings of taverns during the Renaissance period.