Grant Goodeve
David Bradford in Eight is enough !
Birth name : Grant Goodeve
Birth date : 1952/07/06 (73 years old)
Birth place : Middlebury, Connecticut, USA
Biography for Grant Goodeve
He has been married to Debbie Ketchum since 1978, they have three children two girls and a boy.
He had serious alcohol problems until a car accident decided to resume his life in hand.
Grant Goodeve has lived since 1999 in Seattle with his wife and children and in 2001 L was baptized again.
Grant Goodeve is an American actor known for his role as David Bradford in the television series "Eight is Enough". He was born on July 6, 1952 in Middlebury, Connecticut, and grew up in Wilton. He studied at Yale University before continuing dramatic art studies at the Juilliard School in New York.
GOODEVE began his acting career in the early 1970s, playing in theatrical productions in New York and in the region. He made his cinema debut in 1976 in the film "All the President's Men". He also played in films such as "Bachelor Party" (1984), "The First Power" (1990) and "A Friend's Betrayal" (1996).
In 1977, Goodeve obtained his first recurring role on television in the series "Eight is Enough". He interpreted David Bradford, the eldest son of the Bradford family, who was made up of eight children. The series was a popular success and lasted five seasons. GOODEVE also played in television series such as "Dallas", "Love Boat", "Fantasy Island" and "The Love Boat: The Next Wave".
In addition to his acting career, Goodeve is also an accomplished singer. He recorded several albums and has toured as a country singer. He is also the songwriter of the song "Eight is Enough" who was used as the credits of the series.
GOODEVE is an active member of the association of film and television actors, and is also involved in charities. In 2002, he received the Humanitarian Award Prize from the Association for his work in charitable works.
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Filmography
| Title | Role |
|---|---|
| Star Fox Assault (2005) (VG) (voice) | Wolf O'Donnell |
| Something to Sing About (2000) (TV) | Russ |
| Northwest Backroads (1999) TV Series | Host |
| Pandora's Clock (1996) (TV) | Don Moses |
| She'll Take Romance (1990) (TV) | Doug |
| An Eight Is Enough Wedding (1989) (TV) | David Bradford |
| Mother's Day (1989) (TV) | |
| License to Drive (1988) | Natalie's DMV Examiner |
| Take Two (1988) | Barry Griffith/Frank Bentley |
| Eight Is Enough: A Family Reunion (1987) (TV) | David Bradford |
| The Adventures of McGee and Me (1986) TV Series | Brad 'Giff' Gifford (Episode #10) |
| One Life to Live (1968) TV Series | James Woodward (1985-1986) |
| Capitol (1982) TV Series | Jordy Clegg #2 (1984) |
| Pigs Vs. Freaks (1984) (TV) | Neal Brockmeyer |
| Solid Gold Hits (1984) TV Series | Host |
| Dynasty (1981) TV Series | Chris Deegan (1983, 1987) |
| High Powder (1982) (TV) | Sgt. Garvey |
| Hot Rod (1979) (TV) | Sonny Munn |
| A Last Cry for Help (1979) (TV) | Jeff Burgess |
| Eight Is Enough (1977) TV Series | David Bradford (1977-1981) |
| All the King's Horses (1977) | Jack Benson |
| Law of the Land (1976) (TV) | Soldier |
Trivia
- Had a serious drinking problem until a car crash finally convinced him to turn his life around.
- Dated his TV sister 'Laurie Walters'
Family
- Spouse : Debbie Ketchum (1978 - present) 3 children.
Author of the card
- Creation date: 01/07/2003 by donovan
- Last update: 01/05/2007 by piaf28