He’s faced a number of struggles in recent years.
In Hollywood, it’s not uncommon to see child actors grow up to be adults who often are in trouble with the law. If they don’t find themselves behind bars, many, or possibly drug or alcohol addictions. Often, it’s all of the above. The thrust into fame at a young age is something children struggle coping with, especially if as they grow older they find it difficult to maintain the level of celebrity they held as a youngster.
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Shaun Weiss was a comedic actor in his younger days, picking up roles on The Cosby Show, Boy Meets World, Freaks and Geeks, City Guys, Webster, Charles in Charge, and . However, in recent years, the 40-year-old has made headlines for his troubles with law enforcement more than his acting career
It was reported on Wednesday (January 29) that Weiss was once again put in jail. On Sunday (January 26), the former actor was arrested in Marysville, California, around of a controlled substance. It’s believed that he was high on methamphetamine. According to police, Weiss broke into a garage before shattering the window of the car inside. The owner of the home heard the noise and called police who, upon arrival, found Weiss sitting inside of the vehicle. His bail has reportedly been set at $52,500.
