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Aames began acting in the late 1960s as a [[child actor]] and appeared in shows such as ''Gunsmoke,'' ''The Wonderful World of Disney,'' ''Adam 12,'' and ''The Courtship of Eddie's Father.'' In 1971, he originated the role of Leonard Unger, the son of [[Felix Unger]] ([[Tony Randall]]), on the ABC-TV series ''[[The Odd Couple (TV series)|The Odd Couple]]'', a part that was later played by [[Leif Garrett]]. The following year, he voiced the character of Jamie Boyle in the animated series ''[[Wait till Your Father Gets Home]]''. Aames has guest-starred on various television series including ''[[The Waltons]]''. In 1974, he portrayed a 12-year old [[Benjamin Franklin]] in the [[miniseries]] ''[[Benjamin Franklin (1974 film)|Benjamin Franklin]]''. The next year, he co-starred in the series ''[[Swiss Family Robinson]]''.<ref>http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=ThRZAAAAIBAJ&sjid=YEYNAAAAIBAJ&pg=5491,2920298&dq=willie+aames&hl=en</ref> |
Aames began acting in the late 1960s as a [[child actor]] and appeared in shows such as ''Gunsmoke,'' ''The Wonderful World of Disney,'' ''Adam 12,'' and ''The Courtship of Eddie's Father.'' In 1971, he originated the role of Leonard Unger, the son of [[Felix Unger]] ([[Tony Randall]]), on the ABC-TV series ''[[The Odd Couple (TV series)|The Odd Couple]]'', a part that was later played by [[Leif Garrett]]. The following year, he voiced the character of Jamie Boyle in the animated series ''[[Wait till Your Father Gets Home]]''. Aames has guest-starred on various television series including ''[[The Waltons]]''. In 1974, he portrayed a 12-year old [[Benjamin Franklin]] in the [[miniseries]] ''[[Benjamin Franklin (1974 film)|Benjamin Franklin]]''. The next year, he co-starred in the series ''[[Swiss Family Robinson]]''.<ref>http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=ThRZAAAAIBAJ&sjid=YEYNAAAAIBAJ&pg=5491,2920298&dq=willie+aames&hl=en</ref> |
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He played Bibleman for a while, before getting all "tatted-up" and returning to drugs. |
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In 1976, he landed the role of Tommy Bradford in the comedy-drama ''[[Eight is Enough]]''. During this period, he played in a band called “Willie Aames & Paradise”, where he was lead singer/guitarist. Formed while Aames was in junior high school, the group eventually landed a recording contract with CBS Custom Label.<ref>http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=eksmAAAAIBAJ&sjid=5lgDAAAAIBAJ&pg=5458,1962868&dq=willie+aames&hl=en</ref> During this time, Aames appeared in his first movie role in ''[[Scavenger Hunt]]''. After the series ended in 1981, Aames appeared in more film roles, including ''[[Zapped!]]'' opposite [[Scott Baio]], and ''[[Paradise (1982 film)|Paradise]]'' with [[Phoebe Cates]].<ref>http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=3lNUAAAAIBAJ&sjid=jI0DAAAAIBAJ&pg=5182,3477772&dq=willie+aames&hl=en</ref> |
In 1976, he landed the role of Tommy Bradford in the comedy-drama ''[[Eight is Enough]]''. During this period, he played in a band called “Willie Aames & Paradise”, where he was lead singer/guitarist. Formed while Aames was in junior high school, the group eventually landed a recording contract with CBS Custom Label.<ref>http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=eksmAAAAIBAJ&sjid=5lgDAAAAIBAJ&pg=5458,1962868&dq=willie+aames&hl=en</ref> During this time, Aames appeared in his first movie role in ''[[Scavenger Hunt]]''. After the series ended in 1981, Aames appeared in more film roles, including ''[[Zapped!]]'' opposite [[Scott Baio]], and ''[[Paradise (1982 film)|Paradise]]'' with [[Phoebe Cates]].<ref>http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=3lNUAAAAIBAJ&sjid=jI0DAAAAIBAJ&pg=5182,3477772&dq=willie+aames&hl=en</ref> |
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Revision as of 18:11, 31 March 2014
Willie Aames | |
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| Born | Albert William Upton July 15, 1960 |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, director, producer, screenwriter, Cruise Director |
| Years active | 1971–present |
| Spouse | Winnie Hung = |
Willie Aames (born July 15, 1960) is an American actor, film and television director, television producer, and screenwriter. Aames is well known for playing Tommy Bradford on the 1970s television series Eight Is Enough and Buddy Lembeck on the 1980s series Charles in Charge.
Early life
Born Albert William Upton[1] in Newport Beach, California, Aames attended Edison High School in Huntington Beach, California, and was in both the choir and the Madrigal Ensemble.
Career
Aames began acting in the late 1960s as a child actor and appeared in shows such as Gunsmoke, The Wonderful World of Disney, Adam 12, and The Courtship of Eddie's Father. In 1971, he originated the role of Leonard Unger, the son of Felix Unger (Tony Randall), on the ABC-TV series The Odd Couple, a part that was later played by Leif Garrett. The following year, he voiced the character of Jamie Boyle in the animated series Wait till Your Father Gets Home. Aames has guest-starred on various television series including The Waltons. In 1974, he portrayed a 12-year old Benjamin Franklin in the miniseries Benjamin Franklin. The next year, he co-starred in the series Swiss Family Robinson.[2]
He played Bibleman for a while, before getting all "tatted-up" and returning to drugs.
In 1976, he landed the role of Tommy Bradford in the comedy-drama Eight is Enough. During this period, he played in a band called “Willie Aames & Paradise”, where he was lead singer/guitarist. Formed while Aames was in junior high school, the group eventually landed a recording contract with CBS Custom Label.[3] During this time, Aames appeared in his first movie role in Scavenger Hunt. After the series ended in 1981, Aames appeared in more film roles, including Zapped! opposite Scott Baio, and Paradise with Phoebe Cates.[4]
Before portraying the role of Buddy Lembeck in Charles in Charge in 1984, Aames played the character of Robbie Hamlin on the ABC soap opera The Edge of Night.[5] From 1983 to 1985, he was the voice of Hank on the cartoon Dungeons & Dragons. After the end of Charles in Charge in 1990, Aames hosted the game show The Krypton Factor.
Personal life
Aames has a son, Christopher.[6] and a daughter, Harleigh Jean. Since 2010, Aames has been working as a Cruise Director for Oceania and Regent Cruises. In March 2014 Aames returned to his roots in Film and Television as an Actor, Writer and Producer.
On March 21st 2014, Aames married actress Winnie Hung after a fairy tale relationship that spanned nearly 30 years.
Selected filmography
| Film | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
| 1979 | Scavenger Hunt | Kenny Stevens | |
| 1982 | Paradise | David | |
| Zapped! | Peyton Nichols | ||
| 1984 | Goma-2 | Tony | Alternative title: Killing Machine |
| 1985 | Cut and Run | Tommy Allo | Alternative title: Amazon: Savage Adventure |
| 2003 | The Missy Files | Direct-to-DVD release Director, writer | |
| Television | |||
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 1971 | The Odd Couple | Leonard | 1 episode |
| 1971–1972 | The Courtship of Eddie's Father | Harold O'Brien | 4 episodes |
| 1971–1973 | Gunsmoke | Tom Andy |
2 episodes |
| 1971–1974 | Adam-12 | Young Boy Billy Ray |
2 episodes |
| 1971–1975 | Medical Center | Eric Jeff |
3 episodes |
| 1972 | Cannon | Macklin Boy | 1 episode |
| 1972–1974 | Wait Till Your Father Gets Home | Jamie Boyle (Voice) | 38 episodes |
| 1973 | Adam's Rib | Boy | 1 episode |
| 1974 | Benjamin Franklin | Benjamin Franklin (12 years old) | Miniseries |
| The Wonderful World of Disney | Jeff Peterson | 1 episode | |
| 1975 | The Waltons | Danny Comley | 1 episode |
| We'll Get By | Kenny Platt | 12 episodes | |
| 1975–1976 | The Swiss Family Robinson | Fred Robinson | 20 episodes |
| 1976 | Rich Man, Poor Man Book II | Young Wesley Jordache | Miniseries |
| 1976–1977 | Family | T.J. Latimer | 6 episodes |
| 1977 | Little House: A New Beginning | Seth | 1 episode |
| 1977–1981 | Eight is Enough | Tommy Bradford | 111 episodes |
| 1982 | The Love Boat | Danny — Doc's Nephew | 1 episode |
| 1982 | We're Movin' | Host | Unknown episodes |
| 1983 | The Edge of Night | Robbie Hamlin | Unknown episodes |
| 1983–1985 | Dungeons & Dragons | Hank the Ranger (Voice) | 27 episodes |
| 1984–1990 | Charles in Charge | Buddy Lembeck | 126 episodes |
| 1986 | Blacke's Magic | Eric Wilson | 1 episode |
| 1987 | Eight Is Enough: A Family Reunion | Tommy Bradford | Television movie |
| 1989 | An Eight Is Enough Wedding | Tommy Bradford | Television movie |
| 1996–2004 | Bible Man | Bibleman/Miles Peterson | Director, producer, writer |
| 2006 | Bugtime Adventures | Narrator | 13 episodes |
References
- ^ http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=dfJZAAAAIBAJ&sjid=00oNAAAAIBAJ&pg=4563,3974382&dq=willie+aames&hl=en
- ^ http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=ThRZAAAAIBAJ&sjid=YEYNAAAAIBAJ&pg=5491,2920298&dq=willie+aames&hl=en
- ^ http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=eksmAAAAIBAJ&sjid=5lgDAAAAIBAJ&pg=5458,1962868&dq=willie+aames&hl=en
- ^ http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=3lNUAAAAIBAJ&sjid=jI0DAAAAIBAJ&pg=5182,3477772&dq=willie+aames&hl=en
- ^ http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=aE4xAAAAIBAJ&sjid=jUUDAAAAIBAJ&pg=4290,1096659&dq=willie+aames&hl=en
- ^ http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/22681734/ns/today-today_news/t/willie-aames-wards-demons-armed-robber/#.T3hektWZOp0
External links
- Willie Aames at IMDb
- Willie Aames at AllMovie
| International | |
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| National | |
- 1960 births
- American male child actors
- American male film actors
- American film directors
- American game show hosts
- American male television actors
- American television directors
- American television producers
- American screenwriters
- American male voice actors
- American Christian clergy
- Living people
- Male actors from Huntington Beach, California
- 20th-century American male actors
- 21st-century American male actors
- Film directors from California
- Television producers from California
- Participants in American reality television series