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Willie Aames Biography
Birth Name:Albert William Upton
Birth Place:Newport Beach, Los Angeles, California, United States
Profession Actor, Soundtrack, Writer, Director, Producer
Fast Facts
- Made his screen acting debut in the TV series "The Odd Couple" in 1971
- Quote: "[on his decision to write a memoir] "When you're a celebrity, people think they know you, but they don't have a clue ․․․ I wanted to lay it all out there․""
- Best known as a former child star who played Buddy Lembeck in "Charles in Charge" and Tommy Bradford in "Eight Is Enough․"
- In addition to on-screen acting, he has done voice-over work as Hank the Ranger in "Dungeons & Dragons," the 1983 animated series
- Now works as a Cruise Director for Oceania Cruises, having entered the industry as an Assistant Cruise Director in 2010
- Released his memoir "Grace Is Enough," written with the help of his wife, Maylo Upton, in 2008
Awards
- 1980Young Artist Award-Best Juvenile Actor in a TV Series or Special: nominated
- 1983Razzie Award-Worst Actor: nominated
- 2004TV Land Award-Favorite Teen Dream - Male: nominated
- 2021New Media Film Festival Award-Festival Award: nominated