What Happened to the Daughter From National Lampoon’s Vacation?

By Robert Palmer

When National Lampoon’s Vacation hit the theaters in 1983, it became an instant classic. The comedy movie, directed by Harold Ramis and starring Chevy Chase and Beverly D’Angelo, follows the Griswold family on a cross-country road trip to Walley World amusement park. One of the most memorable characters in the movie was Audrey Griswold, played by Dana Barron.

Who is Dana Barron?

Dana Barron was born on April 22, 1966, in New York City. She started acting at a young age and appeared in several TV shows and movies before landing her breakthrough role as Audrey Griswold in National Lampoon’s Vacation. She won critical acclaim for her performance and even won a Young Artist Award for Best Young Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture.

What happened to Dana Barron after National Lampoon’s Vacation?

Despite her success in National Lampoon’s Vacation, Dana Barron struggled to find meaningful roles after that. She appeared in a few TV shows and movies but nothing quite matched the success of her breakthrough role. However, she did reprise her character of Audrey Griswold in the made-for-TV movie titled National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation 2: Cousin Eddie’s Island Adventure which released in 2003.

In addition to her acting career, Dana Barron is also an accomplished writer and has written several plays which have been performed off-Broadway. She has also written a memoir titled “Killing Willis: From Diff’rent Strokes to the Mean Streets to the Life I Always Wanted”, which chronicles her struggles with addiction and mental health.

Where is Dana Barron now?

Dana Barron continues to act and write today. In recent years she has appeared as guest-star on many popular TV shows such as ‘Law & Order’, ‘Criminal Minds’ and ‘One Tree Hill’. In addition, she also teaches acting to aspiring actors at her own studio in Los Angeles.

  • In conclusion

Dana Barron may not have had the same level of success as her co-star Chevy Chase following National Lampoon’s Vacation, but she has continued to pursue her passion for acting and writing. She remains a beloved figure among fans of the movie and continues to inspire aspiring actors with her work.