Breaking into Hollywood is difficult, but staying there can be even harder. Over the years, a handful of actors appeared in a single movie, delivered a memorable performance, and then completely disappeared from the film industry. Some walked away from fame by choice, returning to private lives far from cameras and red carpets. In a few cases, their lone appearance became part of a cult classic that audiences still revisit decades later. Here are 10 actors who starred in one film, left Hollywood behind, and never built a traditional acting career afterward.IMDbJeff Cohen — The Goonies (1985)Jeff Cohen became iconic as Chunk and later left acting behind to build a successful career as an entertainment lawyer.cnx.cmd.push(function() {cnx({playerId: "106e33c0-3911-473c-b599-b1426db57530",}).render("0270c398a82f44f49c23c16122516796");});IMDbKaryn Parsons — Major Payne (1995)Although she appeared in television, Karyn Parsons largely stepped away from film acting after her memorable comedy performances during the 1990s.IMDbMark Lester — Oliver! (1968)Mark Lester left acting behind after childhood fame and later built a career far outside Hollywood as an osteopath.IMDbPeter Ostrum — Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971)After playing Charlie Bucket, Peter Ostrum turned down more acting opportunities and later became a veterinarian instead.IMDbAileen Quinn — Annie (1982)Aileen Quinn became instantly recognizable as Annie before eventually stepping away from major film acting.Ania Pieroni — Inferno (1980)After appearing in Dario Argento’s cult horror movie, Annia Pieroni left acting and moved away from the entertainment industry.IMDbBarret Oliver — The NeverEnding Story (1984)Barret Oliver retired from acting while still young and later focused on photography and visual arts.IMDbCarrie Henn — Aliens (1986)Carrie Henn never returned to a major acting career after becoming one of the most memorable child characters in sci fi history.IMDbDanny Lloyd — The Shining (1980)Danny Lloyd chose a quiet life outside Hollywood after delivering one of the most famous child performances in horror history.IMDbHarold Russell — The Best Years of Our Lives (1946)Harold Russell won two Academy Awards for his debut role before mostly stepping away from acting afterward.The post 10 Actors Who Did One Movie and Pretty Much Peaced Out appeared first on Den of Geek.