The 25 Cutest Boy Actors on TV in the 1970's
This is my list of the cutest boys on TV in the 1970's. As a starting point, I considered those who made their first appearance on a TV Series before the age of 14.
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Matthew Labyorteaux was born in Los Angeles, California, USA. He is known for his role as Albet Ingalls on Little House on the Prairie (from 1978-1983). His most prominent film role was in Wes Craven's Deadly Friend (1986) as Paul Conway. He has been married to Leslie Labyorteaux since July 17, 2020. They have two children.Albert on "Little House on the Prairie"
He was simply adorable"- Actor
- Editorial Department
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Brandon Cruz was born on 28 May 1962 in Bakersfield, California, USA. He is an actor and editor, known for The Bad News Bears (1976), The Motorcycle Diaries (2004) and The Lords of Salem (2012). He has been married to Elizabeth Finkelstein since 26 June 1994. They have two children.Eddie on "The Courtship of Eddie's Father"
So Cute, So Adorable- Lance Kerwin was born on 6 November 1960 in Newport Beach, California, USA. He was an actor, known for Outbreak (1995), Enemy Mine (1985) and Salem's Lot (1979). He was married to Yvonne Kerwin and Kristen Lansdale. He died on 24 January 2023 in San Clemente, California, USA.Ramey on the "Family Holvak"
James on "James at 15/16"
Numerous TV Guest Appearances
He was the perfect combination of cute and hot!! - Actor
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Once and forever a Brady! Christopher Knight met life as a child actor, starring as "Peter Brady" in the TV classic hit show The Brady Bunch (1969). A reluctant icon, Christopher has focused his adult years on interests beyond the entertainment industry, particularly the corporate world of computers and high technology.
Christopher Anton Knight was born November 7, 1957 in Manhattan, New York, the second of four children of Wilma (Stern) and actor Edward Knight (born Edward Kozumplik), who had three boys and one girl. Around the time he was three, his family moved to Los Angeles, where his father later began seeking auditions for his two oldest sons as a means of saving money for their college education. Although both Christopher and his older brother Mark tried out, only Christopher was offered parts.
At the young age of seven, he began landing appearances in commercials for companies such as Toyota, Tide, and Cheerios and in television shows such as Gunsmoke (1955) and Mannix (1967). Soon, however, he found himself involved with what would become one of the most successful television shows of all time. Partially because his dark looks matched that of Robert Reed who was already cast as the show's father, Christopher won the part of the middle brother, "Peter Brady", in The Brady Bunch (1969). Airing from September 1969 through August 1974, the show was highly popular with teenagers of that era. Although ending thirty years ago, it acquired instant syndication and has never since left the airways.
Being a reluctant icon as well as having an innate interest in science and machines led Christopher to his new career in the computer industry in 1988. Constant celebrity status from youth has provided him with people skills and has proven to be excellent preparation for life in sales and marketing. Entering the industry as an account sales manager at Martec, Inc., he logged the company's first $1 million sales order within his first eighteen months, quickly becoming Martec's top performer, and employee of the year.
In October 1989, Christopher took the responsibility of Vice President of Design System Marketing and Sales at New Image Industry, moving the company into 3D rendering/imaging technologies. Then in mid 1991, he, and a few other key employees successfully moved the software engineering staff and the 3D technologies into a new privately held company, Visual Software. As co-founder of Visual Software, Christopher was a pioneer in the consumer 3D graphics market. His efforts were responsible for enormous sales growth, moving the company from $.4 million annual sales to $4.2 million within 10 months. Visual Software was acquired by Micrografx in January.
In late 1995, Christopher partnered with friend and associate Frank Paniagua, and founded Kidwise Learningware. This company proposed to design, produce and publish interactive edutainment products for children. Christopher served as Executive Producer, with duties ranging from production and design, projects management and sales strategy.
In February of 1996, he took on the responsibility of Vice President of Sales at Adesso, a Keyboard manufacturer, providing keyboards for Macintosh and PC/Win95 systems, where he oversaw a doubling of sales within his first four months.
He and Mr. Paniagua reunited again in August of 1997 at Integrated Micro Solutions (I.M.S.) which later became IXMICRO. Initially hired in the capacity of Vice President of Strategic Marketing, Christopher was promoted to Vice President of Marketing after only four months. With Mr. Paniagua, he was able to influence annual sales from less than $2 million in early 1997 to $63 million in 1998.
In late 1998, Christopher would again team up with Paniagua and another associate, David Smith, to form Eskape Labs. Knight, Smith and Paniagua had all been part of IXMICRO's executive staff when the company decided to concentrate on a path divergent from the common interests of the three. Sensing a shift in the focus of the computer technology industry beyond the personal computer to intelligent devices, Eskape Labs was born. The company's mission, to provide "on wire" digital appliances that easily plug into computers, has led Eskape to develop a number of first-to-market video devices. Eskape Labs was purchased by Hauppauge Computer Works in the summer of 2000. Hauppauge is the world's largest manufacturer of computer-based TV tuner products and, with Eskape Labs, now has a line of TV tuners compatible with the Macintosh.
Christopher continued to work for Hauppauge Computer as the head of the Eskape Labs brand until the spring of 2003, and then as a consultant to the company throughout the remainder of the year.
Mid-year 2003, he became more involved on an executive level with an investment that had taken flight and was in need of interim management. Casting Networks Inc. (doing business as LA Casting and SF Casting) is an online (web based) talent exchange. Nine months from the introduction of the service to the Los Angeles commercial casting marketplace in late 2002, LA Casting had completely revolutionized the casting process by replacing archaic and time-consuming methods of handling clients' information with a much more efficient method using the Internet.
While Christopher's career in the high tech industry has prevented much involvement in entertainment, it did not constitute a full retirement from show business; he has starred or otherwise participated in the abundance of Brady films, television movies, series, gatherings, discussions and retrospectives. Christopher also has utilized his celebrity status by serving as host and/or spokesperson for several projects. In 2003, he was asked to host a segment on the Travel Channel series' TV Road Trip (2003), starring the late John Ritter. When the series was optioned for a second cycle, Christopher was offered to "Host" the series. It was, in fact, this participation that lead to the rekindling of Christopher's interest in front and behind the camera.
Christopher was soon signed up for the celebrity version of Discovery Health Channel's "Body Challenge", which debuted in the fall of 2004 and led to his participation on VH1's The Surreal Life (2003). The explosion of popularity and "new found fame" as a result of this #1 VH1 Hit that has also lead to his high-profile romance with The Surreal Life (2003) co-star and America's Next Top Model (2003) winner, Adrianne Curry, placed Knight back in the spotlight. Grateful at this unique second opportunity at an acting career, Christopher relished the chance at experiencing celebrity as a seasoned, experienced, "well-baked" adult. In 2005, his on-screen endeavors included special guest appearances on shows such as WB's Blue Collar TV (2004) and ABC's Less Than Perfect (2002). He also starred as the lead in the independent film, Light Years Away (2008), co-starring Eric Roberts. He then worked on several projects with his then-wife, model and TV personality Adrianne Curry.
2004 marked the fourth consecutive year that he has been the spokesperson for the American Counseling Association's "Healthy Skin, Healthy Outlook" campaign, which has received the Gold Triangle Award recognizing excellence in public education of dermatology issues the past two years. In 2002-2003, Christopher also was privileged to be the spokesperson for the National Consumer League's "AD/HD Campaign to Inform the Nation," speaking in Washington D.C. at the National Press Club on the sensitive subject of AD/HD (Christopher himself was diagnosed with lifelong ADD at the age of 40). The campaign's laudable goal is to broadcast the truth about AD/HD, dispelling myths and tearing down the barriers of ignorance and stigma that prevent AD/HD sufferers from obtaining the proper diagnoses and medical treatments they need. He was also brought on as the spokesman for a popular personal fitness product, Ab Lounge XL®.
Cognizant of his celebrity status and seasoned by maturity, Christopher is ready and eager to return more fully to the industry that gave him his start and to expand his public identity, but his plan to re-establish his place in the entertainment industry is not designed to displace his interests in the corporate world.Peter on "The Brady Bunch"
He was adorable early on and got Hot...then stayed Hot!- Actor
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Ike Eisenmann was born in Houston, Texas, USA as Ike Keith Eisenmann. He is known for his work on Escape to Witch Mountain (1975), Return from Witch Mountain (1978), Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982), and Race to Witch Mountain (2009). After retiring from his on camera career at 24 he spent the next twenty years as a partner in the ADR group The LA Maddogs providing custom voice work on over one thousand movies. He is now happily remarried and living a quiet writer's life.Scott on "The Fantastic Journey"
"ABC Afterschool Specials"
"Walt Disney's Wonderful World Of Color"
"Little House on the Prairie"
Numerous TV Guest Appearances
I had a major crush on him...So Cute!!- Actor
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Eric Scott was born on 20 October 1958 in Los Angeles, California, USA. He is an actor, known for The Waltons (1972), The Fall Guy (1981) and Medical Center (1969). He has been married to Cynthia Ullman Wolfen since 12 March 2000. They have two children. He was previously married to Theresa Fargo and Karey-Louis Scott.Ben on "The Waltons"
I always loved him as Ben. He was the most handsome of the Walton men!!- Actor
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Mike Lookinland was born on 19 December 1960 in Mount Pleasant, Utah, USA. He is an actor, known for The Brady Bunch (1969), The Way of the Gun (2000) and The Brady Bunch Variety Hour (1976). He has been married to Kelly Wermuth since 11 May 1987. They have two children.Bobby on "The Brady Bunch"
Simply cute!!- Actor
- Stunts
Shane Sinutko was born on 16 March 1965 in Los Angeles, California, USA. He is an actor, known for The Bourne Supremacy (2004), The Bourne Ultimatum (2007) and Minotaur (1984).Donny on "Rhoda"
Little House on the Prairie
ABC Weekend Specials
Numerous TV Guest Appearances
My God, he was cute...those eyes and hair! WOW!!- Actor
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After becoming an award-winning, platinum-selling writer, producer/director Willie Aames took a 5-year hiatus and became a 6-star cruise director spending his time circling the globe and visiting over 127 countries. Recently Aames returned to his roots in acting and film making, splitting his time between Los Angeles and Vancouver, BC, with his wife, Winnie Hung. Aames has two children, Christopher and Harleigh.Tommy on "Eight is Enough"
Fred on 'Swiss Family Robinson"
"The Waltons"
"Family"
"Courtship of Eddie's Father"
Numerous TV Guest Appearances
He was so cute when he was younger, then he got HOT!- Actor
- Soundtrack
Adam Rich was born on 12 October 1968 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA. He was an actor, known for Code Red (1981), Eight Is Enough (1977) and Dungeons & Dragons (1983). He died on 8 January 2023 in Brentwood, Los Angeles, California, USA.Nicholas on "Eight is Enough"
My God, Was he ever cute....cuteness overload!!- Brian Forster was born in Los Angeles, California. He came from an acting family and his Mom started him in commercials to get money for college. Brian did his first commercial at age seven for Texaco. He did 21 commercials in total including United Airlines, Texaco, and one for Nestle's Quik. The commercial he did for Mattel Hot Wheels won an award. His Mom was an actress named Jennifer Raine. His father was an actor and his stepfather was a character actor named Whit Bissell. His great-great- great grandfather is Charles Dickens.
His first big role was as Susan Olsen's Prince on an episode of The Brady Bunch. During the rehearsal, he forgot his line. The Director thought the mess up was great and they decided to keep it in.
In 1970, Jeremy Gelbwaks was leaving The Partridge Family and they asked for Brian instead. He only went to one interview and they told him he got the job.
Brian was good friends with the late Suzanne Crough, and they kept in touch until she sadly passed in 2015. As kids they shared a trailer, rode bikes together, and they both had crushes on each other, even though Suzanne tried to deny it!
Brian is now a race car driver in California and lives a private life.Chris on "The Partridge Family"
He was such a little cutie!! - Actor
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- Director
After his career as a child actor, Meeno moved into photography, and has shot covers for major recording artists and ad campaigns for national brands. He's assisted by his wife and they travel with their two daughters, who he calls "his muses". He's also worked with politicians and, as he says, "all manner of real work-a-day folk".Tanner on "The Bad News Bears" TV Series.
Cute as can be, you could tell he was going to be hot!!- Pat Petersen was born on 9 August 1966 in Los Angeles, California, USA. He is an actor, known for The Little Dragons (1979), Knots Landing (1979) and Knots Landing: Back to the Cul-de-Sac (1997).Michael on "Knots Landing"
He was a cute kid when the series began and got smokin' HOT by the end of the series!! - Music Department
- Actor
- Producer
David Hollander was born on 7 August 1969 in Los Angeles, California, USA. He is an actor and producer, known for Airplane! (1980), The Relic (1997) and Collateral (2004).Little Earl on "What's Happening"
Numerous TV Guest Appearances
He was so cute. I watched anything he was in!!- Buddy Foster was born on 12 July 1957 in Los Angeles, California, USA. He is an actor, known for Hondo (1967), The Andy Griffith Show (1960) and The Six Million Dollar Man (1974). He is married to Leah Foster. They have two children.Mike on "Mayberry RFD"
So cute, I loved his character!! - Eric Olson was born on 17 November 1962 in Santa Monica, California, USA. He is an actor, known for Enemy of the State (1998), The Swiss Family Robinson (1975) and Lucas Tanner (1974).Ernie on "Swiss Family Robinson"
Steven on "Apple's Way"
Numerous TV Guest Appearances
He was so cute and my favorite character on "Apple's Way"!! - Actor
- Soundtrack
David W. Harper was born on 4 October 1961 in Abilene, Texas, USA. He is an actor, known for Fletch (1985), The Waltons (1972) and The Homecoming: A Christmas Story (1971).Jim Bob on "The Waltons"
Early on, he was adorable. Then he got tall and lanky and was just plain cute!!- Trent Lehman was born on 23 February 1961 in Los Angeles County, California, USA. He was an actor, known for Gunsmoke (1955), Nanny and the Professor (1970) and The ABC Saturday Superstar Movie (1972). He died on 18 January 1982 in Pacoima, California, USA.Butch on "Nanny and the Professor"
REST IN PEACE
February 23, 1961-January 18, 1982
20 years old - David began acting in TV commercials at the age of seven. According to a TV Guide interview in December 1970, he enjoyed science and math at school as well as a number of sport (baseball, basketball, water skiing, and hunting). At that age, his ambition was to go to the University of Southern California and to become a dentist. After leaving acting in 1981, David went into the mobile electronics business.Hal on "Nanny and the Professor"
GW Haines on "The Waltons"
I was always a fan of his. He was cute and got Hot!! - Actor
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- Director
Gary Dubin was born on 5 May 1959 in Los Angeles, California, USA. He was an actor and producer, known for The Aristocats (1970), Jaws 2 (1978) and Pump Up the Volume (1990). He was married to Marietha Zumaran. He died on 8 October 2016 in Burbank, California, USA.Punky Lazar on "The Partridge Family"
Mark Grant on "Bracken's World"
Cute as can be and naturally funny!!- Rad Daly was born on 18 January 1966 in Santa Barbara, California, USA. He is an actor, known for The Tomorrow War (2021), The A-Team (2010) and Shanghai Noon (2000).Josh on "The Bad News Bears" TV Series
Numerous TV Guest Appearances
He was so cute...those eyes!! - Actor
- Producer
- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Philip McKeon was born on 11 November 1964 in Westbury, New York, USA. He was an actor and producer, known for The Jacket (2005), Murder in the First (1995) and Alice (1976). He died on 10 December 2019 in Wimberly, Texas, USA.Tommy on "Alice"
Cute in every possible way!!- Jonathan Gilbert was born on 28 April 1967 in Los Angeles County, California, USA. He is an actor, known for Little House on the Prairie (1974), The Miracle Worker (1979) and Little House: Look Back to Yesterday (1983).Willie on "Little House on the Prairie"
"Willie" was so nasty, but you could not deny the cuteness of Jonathon as a boy!! - Actor
- Director
- Writer
Johnny Whitaker was born on 13 December 1959 in Van Nuys, California, USA. He is an actor and director, known for Tom Sawyer (1973), Sigmund and the Sea Monsters (1973) and A Talking Cat!?! (2013). He was previously married to Symbria Wright.Jody on "Family Affair"
Johnny on "Sigmund and the Sea Monsters"
He was so adorable on "Family Affair"!!- He grew up in Southern California. He has two brothers and three sisters. Graduated from Glendale High in 1983. His father taught him to sing and play marimba, organ, and drums. He began performing before live audiences at the age or four. Sang with Sammy Davis Jr. at the age of 7, and became an child actor at the age of 11. Hobbies: Reading, guitar, piano, classic rock, alternative rock, jazz.Raul on "Chico and the Man"
So Cute!!