Willie Aames

Birth Name:

Albert William Upton

Birth Place:

Newport Beach, Los Angeles, California, United States

Profession

Actor, Soundtrack, Writer, Director, Producer

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

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

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