Who doesn’t love superhero films? Ever since the 90s, Ninja Turtles has been one of the favorites for fans. Ninja Turtle follows the tale of Ninja Turtles’ gang against the “Foot Clan” gang members in New York City. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2014) is a reboot of the original with some changes to the cast.
“He’s not going anywhere, we all stick together”. Who can forget this iconic quote of Leonardo from the TMNT? Even after a decade, the performance of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles characters remains fresh. But what about the current lives of the Ninja Turtle gang members? Let’s discuss the past, present, and some interesting things about the prominent members of TMNT(2014).
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2014 Cast
Pete Ploszek (Leonardo)
It will be great to start with the hero of the film. At 27, Pete played the role of Leonardo, the oldest member and the leader of the Ninja Turtle gang. Pete’s success didn’t last a while and the actor’s other notable works include “Teen Wolf” and “The Wedding Party”. Currently, Pete Ploszek is 37 and doesn’t have many films in his bag.
Pete Ploszek loves reading books, and he is the author of the book “Fast and Crush the Combine,” which was published in 2016. Pete’s professional life has not been great, but he’s happily living his life with his wife, Daniela Kende.
Tohoru Masamune (The Shredder)
Well, the antagonist comes next to the protagonist. Tohoru played The Shredder, the gang leader of the Foot Clan. Tohoru was 55 when he played the menacing villain role in the TMNT Rebooted film. The other best works of Tohoru are Inception, Never Have I Ever, and The Cape. The actor has lent his voice in one of the episodes of Jackie Chan Adventures.
At present, Tohoru Masamune doesn’t have any projects. Life has been hard for Tohoru at 64, but he keeps himself busy with his family.
Well, many might not be aware of this. “The Shredder role was originally offered to William Fichtner”. But destiny had other plans as Tohoru was eventually cast as the main antagonist after the launch of the film’s teaser.
Jeremy Howard (Donatello)
Now, it’s time to speak about “The wise man from the Ninja Turtles” gang. Jeremy Howard was just 11 when he entered the film industry. After appearing in important roles in “Sydney White, Accepted, and Galaxy Quest”, Jeremy finally managed to break the shackles through Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2014) at 33. His character portrayal as Donatello was well-received and he’s also known as the intelligent man.
Megan Fox (April O’Neil)
Let’s speak about the beautiful news reporter in New York City. Megan Fox played April O’Neil, one of the Lifestyle Reporters at Channel 6. At 15, Megan made her debut in “Holiday in the Sun” and then starred in her career-best role in fan-favorite, Transformers (2007).
Megan Fox has been the crush for millions of boys since Transformers. Her fame went to another level after Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Megan’s personal life has many interesting stories. Megan Fox was once the “Sex symbol of the highest order in the 21st Century”. Megan’s charm and smile made her the cover of many magazines. She was termed as the Hottest and Beautiful Woman by Maxim Magazine.
Do you know? Megan’s husband, Brian Austin Green, was abducted by criminals of the gang, Bling Ring. Megan Fox was asocial and didn’t have an interest in men. She dated and married Brian Austin Green in 2010 and the couple separated in 2021.
Alan Ritchson (Raphael)
It’s time to learn about the Mutant Turtle from TMNT. Alan Ritchson as Raphael gave a stunning performance in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles at 31 years. He’s the strongest member of the gang along with his elder brother, Leonardo. Alan Ritchson’s impressive roles come from Midnight Bayou, Blue Mountain State, and Steam .
Life was never easy for Alan Ritchson as the ‘Star actor has been struggling with Bipolar Disorder for years’. Alan is also a firm believer in god and has been actively interacting about Christian faith, ideology, and conviction on his YouTube channel. He was also once sexually harassed by a photographer.
Alan’s love story has been truly inspiring. The actor and his wife, Ritchson, lived in Florida and recently the actor sold his property and took a break from films to spend time with his wife and 3 children.
Danny Woodburn (Splinter)
Let’s move on to speak about the Godfather of Ninja Turtles. Danny Woodburn’s most challenging role came when he was 50. He played the role of Splinter, a Mutant Rat, and Sensei of the Ninja Turtle gang. Splinter was the adoptive father of Ninja Turtles who instilled the fighters to retaliate against the Foot Clan gang. Daniel Wood has a career spanning over 30 years with 150 TV shows and 25+ films.
Do you know? Danny Woodburn was a stand-up comedian before venturing into films. Danny found his love interest while filming for the TV show Conan the Adventurer. Coincidentally, his wife, Amy Buchwald, was his girlfriend in that show.
Noel Fisher (Michelangelo)
Up next, we have Noel Fisher, the youngest and most energetic member of the Ninja Turtle gang. Noel played the role of Michelangelo, the childish mutant turtle who had a crush on April. Noel Fisher’s top works include “Shameless”, “The Riches”, and “Godiva’s”.
Well, this might be a surprise. Noel started dating Canadian actress Layla Alizada, who is 7 years older than him. The pair acted together in Godiva’s, and they married in 2017.
Noel Fisher started acting at 15 and the actor is solely focusing on TV shows at 40. With not many film opportunities, Noel is looking for a breakthrough. Fisher was accused of sexual harassment and many believe this has been the major reason for his downfall.
Minae Noji (Karai)
Now, let’s see about the Badass Lady of TMNT. Minae Noji, the actress who followed the trend of fringe hairstyles, played Karai in TMNT (2014) at the age of 40. Karai was the lieutenant of the Shredder and leader of the missions for the Foot Clan gang. Karai was a human and she was in a relationship with Leonardo throughout the film.
At 50, Minae Noji’s career is not bright. Minae’s best shows are “General Hospital and Strong Girl Nam-soon”. She’s also a voice artist. Minae Noji’s relationship is a secret and the actress focuses on the second innings at 50.
William Fichtner (Eric Sacks)
Let’s speak up about William Fichtner, who played Eric Sacks, the scientist and rich man in New York City. Eric Sacks is another important member of the Foot Clan. William Fichtner started acting at 31 and has starred in career-best films that include “As the World Turns”, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Heat, The Dark Knight, and The Longest Yard. Even at 67, William Fichtner’s energy and charisma remain the same and he was last seen in The Company You Keep.
We bet not many are aware of this. William Fichtner played the role of Kenneth Rosenberg in GTA Vice City and GTA San Andreas. The dazzling actor appeared as the Deuteragonist of Tommy in Vice City.
Everyone knows William’s love for the NFL, and the veteran was once a commercial for his favorite team, the Buffalo Bills. Love doesn’t have an end. William married American actress Betsy Aidem in 1987 before getting separated in 1996. The actor then married Kymberly Kalil in 1998.
K. Todd Freeman (Dr. Baxter Stockman)
Finally, it’s time to speak about Todd Freeman, another scientist in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Todd played the role of Dr. Baxter Stockman who works at Sacks Industries. Todd started acting at 25 and has starred in The Cider House Rules, The End of Violence, and Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
Todd Freeman was a theatre artist and has appeared in many plays of the Steppenwolf Theatre Company. At 59, Todd Freeman continues to act in stage plays and TV shows. Todd’s personal life is a secret, and the star has been an introvert for ages.
Outro – Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2014 Cast
And, that’s everything about the star actors of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and their career. All characters of Ninja Turtles have had their ups and downs. Let us know who are your favorite Turtles in the comment box.
