Catching up with 'Family Ties' cast . One of Courteney Cox's very first roles was that of Lauren Miller, Alex's girlfriend for the last two seasons ofFamily Ties. We wouldn't see her again until 2012, when she appeared alongside her husband, Robert Kaiser, on an episode of "Celebrity Wife Swap.". Also read: Hollywood's Notable Deaths of 2013. This caused controversy in the UK owing to its depiction of a child killer at a time when the murder of James Bulger had raised sensitivity about violent behavior by children. Filming & Production He was a member of the young Republicans, absolutely adored Ronald Reagan, and read the Wall Street Journal . Love music and surfing the web. He was 68. Tina Yothers will forever be known as Jen, the sassiest Keaton member who was never afraid to speak her mind. [7] Bonsall is currently a member of the band Sunset Silhouette. Yothers has also appeared on some reality shows including Celebrity Fitness Club, Celebrity Wife Swap and What Not to Wear. "I have this Forrest Gump-ian way of touching something and it becomes a hit!" As of the time of this writing, it has been almost forty years since the show Family Ties premiered on NBC. He received his drama degree at the University of Illinois at Chicago before attending Yale University for his Master of Fine Arts degree. The MCUs tiniest heroes are kicking off its biggest phase yet, setting up the next several years of storytelling. and more and lent his voice to popular animated characters in films like "Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey," "Stuart Little" and "Atlantis: The Lost Empire." Michael continued to work on the small screen too, appearing in TV movies like "With a Vengeance," "Avalanche," "Hijacked: Flight 285," "The Making of a Hollywood Madam" and "Batman Beyond: The Movie" while also appearing on the big screen in smaller movies. Fox Show) and memorable guest star roles (Curb Your Enthusiasm and The Good Fight, among numerous others). He was sentenced in April 2010 to two years of probation.[9]. Yothers took a break from acting after Family Tiesto focus on music, putting together a band with her brother Cory called Jaded in the late-1990s. Fox's On-Screen Son On 'Family Ties' Brian Bonsall Is All Grown Up And Now A Proud Father And Husband Himself", Blue Skies, Broken HeartsNext 12 Exits, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Brian_Bonsall&oldid=1123322683, Short description is different from Wikidata, BLP articles lacking sources from September 2009, Articles with unsourced statements from September 2020, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, Best Young Actor Under Ten Years of Age in Television or Motion Pictures, Best Young Actor Starring in a TV Movie, Pilot or Special, Outstanding Performance by an Actor Under Nine Years of Age, This page was last edited on 23 November 2022, at 03:51. The Emmy- and Golden Globe-winning actor, who married his "Family Ties" co-star Tracy Pollan a year before the show ended, continued to make films like "Casualties of War," "Cold Blooded," "Life with Mikey," "Mars Attacks!" Subscribe for full access to The Hollywood Reporter. Fewer still have the capacity to occasionally wipe off the smile and be serious without also insulting viewers intelligence. (She's seen here in 2012.) She often speaks publicly in support of net neutrality and published a shockingly frank book about growing up famous. 1. IMDb - Family Ties (1982) via Paramount. Law episode expressed the profound grief of a man for his lover, a suffering AIDS victim whom he killed in an act of mercy. Meredith Baxterwas best known for her twice-Emmy-nominated role of Nancy Lawrence Maitland on the '70s network drama Family when she took on the role of free-spirited mother Elyse Keaton onFamily Ties. The family was close by when the discovery was made. RELATED: Michael J. Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. Fox to Meredith Baxter to Justine Bateman, the stars of the 1980s sitcom have led fascinating careers. His most recent project, DaZe: Vol. Creator Gary David Goldberg Stars Michael J. Scott Valentine. He was cast to replace Eric Stoltz as protagonist Marty. Brian Eric Bonsall (born December 3, 1981) is an American rock musician, singer, guitarist and former child actor. No trace. The success of these two roles got him several more film jobs, like 1985'sTeen Wolfand 1999'sStuart Little, along with leading television series (Spin CityandThe Michael J. In the case of Knight, best known as Newman from Seinfeld, pranksters launched a parody TMZ site, TMZ.today, where it was reported that he had been killed and two passengers injured after their vehicle slammed into a disabled semi-tractor-trailer late Saturday night along Route 446 near the Pennsylvania-New York state border in Eldred Township., STORY: Secret Seinfeld Project Finally Revealed During Super Bowl. Bonsall was arrested on assault charges in Colorado in 2009, and wasput on probationin 2010. Scott and Kate Murray speak about the illness of their dad, Michael Murray. She wrote and directed the 2021 drama "Violet" starring Olivia Munn and Justin Theroux and appeared in the comedy flick "The Allnighter" in 2022. Bosnall was reportedly in town visiting family and friends. Fox was already a husband, father and bona fide superstar. She went on to direct her first feature film, Violet, in 2021. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. READ THIS NEXT: Tina Yothers Played Jennifer on Family Ties. Comedy Drama Family Chronicles liberal ex-hippies Steven and Elyse Keaton, their conservative son Alex, daughters Mallory and Jennifer, and later, youngest child Andrew. To celebrate the fictional family that made us all want to be Keatons, Wonderwall.com is checking up on the cast of this beloved sitcom to find out what they're up to (and look like) today. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, Her character highlighted the importance that '80s teens put on their looks, and she was nominated for a Golden Globe and two Emmys for the role. Sign up for THR news straight to your inbox every day, Inside the business of TV with breaking news, expert analysis and showrunner interviews. The Keatons made their TV debut in September 1982, and for a total of seven seasons, they entertained us with their opposing generational viewpoints: Parents Steven and Elyse were baby-booming liberals and ex Hippies, while older kids Alex and Mallory embraced the conservative Republican views of the .css-47aoac{-webkit-text-decoration:underline;text-decoration:underline;text-decoration-thickness:0.0625rem;text-decoration-color:inherit;text-underline-offset:0.25rem;color:#A00000;-webkit-transition:all 0.3s ease-in-out;transition:all 0.3s ease-in-out;}.css-47aoac:hover{color:#595959;text-decoration-color:border-link-body-hover;}Reagan era. Meredith Baxter starred as architect, mom, wife and general bad a** Elyse Keaton on "Family Ties." [4] That same year, he claimed to have been clean and sober since his 2010 arrest: "My drunken run-ins with the law are about 10 years behind me, so Im pretty happy about that. Except for a few film roles, Price has moved behind the spotlight as a writer/producer for several TV projects. He got the estate instead, Sara Gilbert dissects The Conners: If theres no conflict, its not funny, The North remembers: In Northern Ireland, Game of Thrones leaves a lasting legacy, NBCs Chicago series have strong showings but CBS wins weekly TV ratings race, Whats on Khlo Kardashians face? The year was 1982. Fox Foundation to promote these efforts, in the years since. But this mom of two isn't finished making her mark in Hollywood. The cult-classic film subsequently spawned movie sequels and a TV series. They need to say goodby.. He made his feature film debut in 1992 in the horror film Mikey, playing the title role, a demonic young boy who murders his parents and terrorizes his adoptive parents. The first starred Valentine and actor Herschel Bernardi called Taking It Home. He was 68. Squeeze in a sound bite with the cops. Justine Tanya Bateman (born February 19, 1966) is an American writer, director and producer. Gary David Goldberg, a writer and producer who created warmhearted television shows, most notably "Family Ties," a leading comedy of the 1980s that propelled Michael J. Well apparently im dead, lol but Ill have you know Im doing well and enjoying a cup of coffee at home. During and post-Family Ties, Bateman appeared in several TV films but in 1988 jumped onto the big screen as Jennie Lee, the lead singer of an all-girl band alongside Julia Roberts in Satisfaction. All rights reserved. Goldberg also executive-produced "Spin City". [11] He is also the spokesman for the World's Greatest Hobby campaign sponsored by the Model Railroad Industry Association that promotes the hobby of model railroading. Her former acting work includes Family Ties, Satisfaction, Men Behaving Badly, The TV Set, Desperate Housewives, and Californication.Her feature film directorial debut, Violet, starring Olivia Munn, Luke Bracey, and Justin Theroux, premiered at the 2021 SXSW Film Festival. Justine Bateman played air-headed Mallory Keaton. Fox (Alex P. Keaton) Fox had been acting since childhood, but he became a star in the 1980s when "Family Ties" aired. In addition to his television work, Goldberg worked on films such as "Must Love Dogs" and "Bye Bye Love.". Market data provided by Factset. | A scar strip, Thank you for asking, she says, Hoda Kotbs enigmatic Today absence finally explained on air: Hodas OK, Blake Shelton embarks on last season of The Voice before doing a little bit of nothing, The chance of a lifetime: Five friends ski the tallest mountain in Los Angeles, Best coffee city in the world? Bonsall went on to star in the 1991 horror film Mikeyas the title character, and is known in science fiction circles for his role as Alexander Rozhenko onStar Trek: The Next Generation. Technical Specs, See agents for this cast & crew on IMDbPro, executive producer (170 episodes, 1982-1989), line producer / co-producer (125 episodes, 1982-1989), associate producer / co-producer (95 episodes, 1982-1987), producer / co-executive producer / supervising producer (79 episodes, 1984-1989), supervising producer / producer (71 episodes, 1983-1987), executive producer / producer (69 episodes, 1982-1987), associate producer (30 episodes, 1987-1989), supervising producer / producer (30 episodes, 1987-1989), additional hair stylist (12 episodes, 1984), executive in charge of production (26 episodes, 1987-1989), post-production supervisor (24 episodes, 1988-1989), associate director (61 episodes, 1982-1987), associate director (32 episodes, 1983-1989), associate director (5 episodes, 1982-1983), associate director (3 episodes, 1987-1989), re-recording mixer (51 episodes, 1985-1989), sound maintenance (uncredited) (110 episodes, 1984-1988), special effects coordinator (71 episodes, 1984-1986), stunt double: michael j fox (1 episode, 1989), video operator / video (117 episodes, 1982-1989), camera operator / camera (72 episodes, 1982-1989), camera operator / camera (68 episodes, 1982-1989), camera operator / camera (66 episodes, 1982-1989), first assistant camera (26 episodes, 1982-1984), camera / camera operator (2 episodes, 1987), electrician (uncredited) (8 episodes, 1983), electrician (uncredited) (1 episode, 1982), original casting (170 episodes, 1982-1989), costumer: women / costumer (71 episodes, 1982-1987), costume supervisor (51 episodes, 1986-1989), lyricist: theme song (171 episodes, 1982-1989), composer: theme music / composer: end credit music / music: main title (171 episodes, 1982-1989), singer: theme song (149 episodes, 1983-1989), composer: additional music (2 episodes, 1985-1986), recording engineer: theme (1 episode, 1982), musician: synthesizer (uncredited) (24 episodes, 1985-1986), musician: trumpet (uncredited) (23 episodes, 1984-1985), musician: drums (uncredited) (1 episode, 1984), script supervisor (92 episodes, 1982-1987), script supervisor (25 episodes, 1987-1989), executive script consultant (24 episodes, 1983-1987), transportation dispatcher (103 episodes, 1982-1986), production driver (25 episodes, 1988-1989), driver (uncredited) (3 episodes, 1985-1986), technical director (115 episodes, 1982-1989), production assistant / assistant: Gary Goldberg (72 episodes, 1982-1987), production assistant / set production assistant (61 episodes, 1986-1988), production assistant (60 episodes, 1982-1987), title designer / main title designer (55 episodes, 1983-1987), production assistant (51 episodes, 1983-1987), production assistant (48 episodes, 1982-1987), production assistant (47 episodes, 1983-1989), production assistant (47 episodes, 1983-1987), executive story consultant / story editor (44 episodes, 1982-1987), production coordinator / production assistant (42 episodes, 1987-1989), production assistant (41 episodes, 1983-1987), production assistant (27 episodes, 1983-1985), production assistant (27 episodes, 1984-1987), executive story editor / story editor (27 episodes, 1987-1989), production executive (26 episodes, 1987-1989), technical consultant (25 episodes, 1984-1987), creative consultant (24 episodes, 1988-1989), production assistant (23 episodes, 1982-1983), production assistant (23 episodes, 1985-1987), production assistant (21 episodes, 1982-1983), story consultant (21 episodes, 1982-1983), production assistant (18 episodes, 1983-1987), production assistant (15 episodes, 1982-1983), stage manager / production assistant / second stage manager (15 episodes, 1982-1983), production assistant / program coordinator (12 episodes, 1985-1987), executive story editor (11 episodes, 1984), production assistant (11 episodes, 1985-1987), production assistant (10 episodes, 1985-1987), production assistant (7 episodes, 1982-1983), production assistant (4 episodes, 1985-1987), production assistant (3 episodes, 1987-1989), production assistant (2 episodes, 1987-1989). 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