Growing Pains
ABC (ended 1992)
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Alan Thicke
Dr. Jason Roland Seaver
Alan Willis Jeffrey was born on March 1, 1947 in Kirkland Lake, ON, Canada. After abandoning plans to be either a minister or a doctor, Alan instead changed his last name to Thicke and turned to sports writing, then typed out comedy material for the CBC television network. He moved to Hollywood, where he became a writer and sometime performer on the syndicated Norman Lear series Fernwood 2-Night. He returned to Canada in 1980 to replace talk host Alan Hamel on a popular daytime Chatfest. He was successful enough in this endeavor to be invited by onetime network executive Fred Silverman to star in Silverman's first non-network effort, a nighttime variety show titled Thicke of the Night (1983). Despite an enormous publicity buildup, the show was a disaster, for which Thicke adopted a "mea culpa" stance. Also during this period, his marriage to singer/actress Gloria Loring broke up; thus Thicke felt himself a failure on all counts. He has credited his comeback to producer Ilene Berg, who cast Thicke in the 1984 TV movie The Calendar Girl Murders, which proved to skeptics that the man had talent as a straight actor. In 1985, Thicke originated the role of psychiatrist Jason Seaver in Growing Pains, a popular ABC sitcom which ran until 1994. The following year, Thicke showed up as a preening, bombastic talk show host on the NBC comedy series Hope and Gloria. Additionally, Thicke has hosted the children's series Animal Crack-Ups (1987-1990), and has composed the theme songs for several other TV series. Alan Thicke's son is actor Brennan Thicke, best known for providing the voice of the TV cartoon character Dennis the Menace.moreless -
Joanna Kerns
Margaret 'Maggie' Katherine Malone Seaver
SPOUSE Marc Appleton (1995-present) Richard Kerns (1977-1985) FAMILY Daughter: Ashley Kerns (born in 1978) Siblings: 2 sisters Donna DeVarona (Olympic Gold Medalist swimmer) Sandra Kerns (actress) Mother: Clothing Store Manager Father: Insurance agent EDUCATION University of California at Los Angeles; majored in dance. Studied acting with Lee Strasberg, Peggy Feury, Jeff Corey and David Craig.moreless -
Kirk Cameron
Michael 'Mike' Aaron Seaver
As a star in a few TV commercials, Kirk Cameron's acting career started at the age of nine. After some guest appearances on TV shows, Kirk got his first starring role on the small screen in Two Marriages (1983-1984). The drama show was only short-lived, but Kirk did get noticed and received his first "Young Artist Awards" nomination.
After auditioning for a part on the new sitcom Growing Pains, Kirk got one of the leading roles, the part of Michael Seaver. The show soon became a hit and Kirk received 3 Young Artist Awards and 2 nominations at the Golden Globes. As writers realized that he was the most popular character, Mike Seaver became the center of the show. Kirk's popularity kept on growing: his face graced every Teen magazine in America and every teenaged girl's heart!
Producers quickly took notice and Kirk was casted in a series of starring movie roles, starting with 1987 comedy Like Father Like Son with Dudley Moore.
But Growing Pains wasn't only a success for his career: Kirk met his wife Chelsea Noble at the set of the show. Their wedding took place on July 20, 1991.
The sitcom came to an end in 1992 and although he starred in several movies, he was never able to match up to that success.
Kirk is now a devoted father to his 6 children. Four of them are adopted: Jack (1996), Isabella (1997), Anna (1998) and Luke (2000). His wife Chelsea gave birth to their first biological child, daughter Olivia Rose, on July 18, 2001. Their son, James Thomas was born on 13 April, 2003.moreless -
Tracey Gold
Carol Anne Seaver
Tracey Claire Fisher was born on May 16, 1969, in New York, N.Y. She adopted the name Gold from her step-father Harry Gold (shortened from Harry Goldstein).
The oldest of five girls. Sisters Missy (also shares the birth name Fisher), Brandy, Jessie & Cassie. Tracey entered showbiz at a young age. She started out with commercials, but got her biggest break playing Carol Anne Seaver on Growing Pains from 1985 - 1992. While playing Carol on Growing Pains, Tracey herself was going through pain. In addition to being diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)and Dyslexia, making it very hard for her to concentrate, Tracey was also Anorexic causing her to miss most of the second half of the 7th season of Growing Pains. Happy and healthy now Tracey has been married to Roby Marshall, a production assistant since October 8 1994. Together they have three sons. Sage born February 16 1997, Bailey Vincent born March 4, 1999, and Aiden Michael born May 9, 2004.moreless -
Jeremy Miller
Benjamin Hubert Horatio Humphrey Seaver (Ben) (Benny)
Born in West Covina,California 27 year old Jeremy Miller is studying in culinary school and hopes to open a catering service.
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Leonardo DiCaprio
Luke Brower (1991-1992)
Leonardo was born on the 11th of November, 1974 in Hollywood, California.
He attended Seeds University Elementary School at UCLA. He also took summer courses in perfomance art. Then he went to the Center for Enriched Studies in LA. After that, he attended John Marshall High Schoolmoreless -
Chelsea Noble
Kate MacDonald (1989-1991)
Chelsea Noble got her start as a model. After college, she moved to New York City, landed the role on a soap opera, and soon moved to California to pursue an acting career. She guest starred on many television shows such as Full House and Seinfeld. Chelsea is most known for her role as Kate on Growing Pains. Kate was Mike Seaver's (Kirk Cameron) girlfriend. Chelsea was only supposed to be in a few episodes of Growing Pains, but the producers saw the chemistry between her and Kirk's characters, and extended her role through the end of the series. Not only did the chemistry capture the hearts of Growing Pains viewers, but it captured the heart of teen heartthrob co-star Kirk Cameron. They were wed in Chelsea's hometown in 1991. They both have starred opposite each other in all three Left Behind movies. Chelsea is a born-again Christian.moreless -
Ashley Johnson
Christine "Chrissy" Ellen Seaver
Ashley started her acting career as the cute and troublesome Chrissy on the ABC hit sitcom Growing Pains. Then going on to star or co-star in several other short-lived series such as Maybe This Time and Phenom (both on ABC). -
Sam Anderson
Mr. Dewitt
Sam Anderson was born in Wahpeton, North Dakota. He is primarily a television actor and has made appearances in almost 100 different shows during his career. He has been in shows such as Angel, ER, and Married to the Kellys. He has also had roles in movies such as Movers & Shakers, La Bamba, and Dark Angel. He is probably best known for his role as Holland Manners in Angel, or for his current role in the hit show Lost as Bernard.moreless -
Bill Kirchenbauer
Coach Lubbock
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Julie McCullough
Julie Costello
Curvaceous blonde actress best known for her role as Julie Costello on Growing Pains. Unfortunately, Julie got fired from her role on that show when it was revealed that she had previously posed nude for Playboy. Growing Pains star Kirk Cameron was reportedly the instigator of her release. In recent years, Julie has appeared in a recurring role on The Drew Carey Show and published a book of poetry.moreless -
Gordon Jump
Ed Malone
An amiable American character actor with Midwest sensibilities, Gordon Jump spent most of his career appearing on television. He got his start on the radio at station WIBW, Topeka following studies in broadcasting and communication at Kansas State University. He later worked on radio in Ohio until 1963 when he decided to move to Hollywood to launch an acting career. Through the '60s and '70s, he appeared on numerous series including Green Acres. In 1978, Gordon Jump was selected to play sweet-natured, slightly befuddled radio station manager Arthur Carlson on the classic sitcom WKRP in Cincinnati. When the series ended in the early '80s, Jump returned to making guest appearances on other shows. Between 1991 and 1993, he reprised his role of Carlson on The New WKRP in Cincinnati. In 1997, Jump found steady work playing the "Lonely Repairman" in TV commercials for Maytag appliances. Was twice married with four daughters, Cythia, Kiva, Maggi Jo and Laura; 1 son, Chris.moreless -
K.C. Martel
Eddie
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Evan Arnold
Richie
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Betty McGuire
Kate
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Betty McGuire
Kate Malone
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Robert Rockwell
Wally
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Andrew Koenig
Richard "Boner" Stabone
(2004-2009) Performed with improv group Charles Whittman Reilly and Friends, at Second City Los Angeles, and IO West -
Rachel Jacobs
Shelley
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Kevin Wixted
Bobby
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Jane Powell
Irma
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Christopher Burgard
Dwight
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Lisa Capps
Debbie
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Pamela Brull
Thelma
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Katy Boyer
Annie
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Michael Cudlitz
Chuck
Michael Cudlitz is a graduate of the California Institute of the Arts. He is married to actress Rachael Cudlitz, and they have two children. His career in Hollywood began in 1988 as a carpenter on the set of Tales from the Darkside. His first acting role was in Crystal Ball (1989), in which he portrayed Scottie. Michael's most memorable role was Sgt. Denver "Bull" Randleman in Band of Brothers, the hugely successful mini-series for HBO. Subsequently, he has had roles in numerous films and popular series on television. Michael currently stars as Officer John Cooper on Southland for TNT.moreless -
Michael Cudlitz
Chucksteak
Michael Cudlitz is a graduate of the California Institute of the Arts. He is married to actress Rachael Cudlitz, and they have two children. His career in Hollywood began in 1988 as a carpenter on the set of Tales from the Darkside. His first acting role was in Crystal Ball (1989), in which he portrayed Scottie. Michael's most memorable role was Sgt. Denver "Bull" Randleman in Band of Brothers, the hugely successful mini-series for HBO. Subsequently, he has had roles in numerous films and popular series on television. Michael currently stars as Officer John Cooper on Southland for TNT.moreless -
William Bogert
Mr. Merkin
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Arlene Golonka
Kitty
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Arlene Golonka
Kitty Wynette
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Comedy
Themes
80s, Coming Of Age, Family Comedies, Sitcoms
