Former child actor Brandon “Bug” Hall discusses vow of poverty after 2020 arrest

Brandon “Bug” Hall, known for his role in "Little Rascals," said his 2020 arrest for alleged huffing of air-duster cans prompted him to adopt a self-described “vow of poverty.”

Hall, now 41, told Page Six that the arrest occurred on Father’s Day while his family was away and that he had been sober for 12 years with a single relapse. He said the incident left him feeling deep shame and resentment, which he described as “a horror” for his wife and parents.

He explained that after the arrest, media coverage of his mugshot intensified his sense of shame, leading him to a period of inactivity lasting several months. During that time, he turned to religious reading and decided to dramatically reduce his household expenses, aiming to keep monthly bills around $300 and to solve problems without spending money whenever possible.

“Anything that can be solved without money, we solve it without money,” Hall said.

Hall added that the approach has helped him stay on track and that he views the public attention to his mugshot as a “sting” that serves a purpose.

He also mentioned that after the 2020 incident he left Hollywood, moved with his wife Jill DeGroff and their five children to a rural area near Mountain Home, Arkansas, and recently launched a GoFundMe campaign to help support his family ahead of the arrival of a sixth child.