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| ==Biography== | ==Biography== | ||
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Cruz was born in Bakersfield, California, and moved to Silver Strand Beach in Ventura County, California, immediately. At age five he beat out over 300 other child actors for his breakthrough role as Eddie Corbett in television series The Courtship of Eddie's Father, which aired on ABC from 1969 to 1972. Bixby and Cruz spent considerable together, especially when the show was on hiatus, prompting Cruz to tell American Profile magazine "Bill Bixby was like my second father." Cruz continued as a child actor for several years following the demise of The Courtship of Eddie's Father with a number of guest appearances in television shows like Kung Fu, Gunsmoke, and The Incredible Hulk -- which once again reunited him on-screen with Bixby. Cruz also played the role of Joey Turner, the Yankees’ pitcher, in the 1976 movie The Bad News Bears. | ||
| Cruz continued as a child actor for several years following the demise of ''The Courtship of Eddie's Father'' with a number of guest appearances in television shows like ], ], and ] -- which once again reunited him on-screen with Bixby. Cruz also played the role of Joey Turner, the Yankees’ pitcher, in the 1976 movie '']''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sitcomsonline.com/brandoncruz.html|title=Brandon Cruz biography|publisher=Sitcoms Online.com|year=2005|accessdate=2012-01-16}}</ref> | |||
| Brandon Cruz turned his attention to music in the 1980s, performing with a |
Brandon Cruz turned his attention to music in the late 1970's and early 1980s, performing with a hardcore punk band called Dr. Know. The group released several records before dissolving in 2010. Cruz also served as lead vocalist with Dead Kennedys from 2001 until 2003. Cruz has since apologized to Dead Kennedys fans, and to Jello Biafra in particular, for having taken part in such a farce. Cruz was interviewed in the documentary film American Hardcore: The History of American Punk Rock, 1980-1986. Reflecting on life after being a child star, which has brough tragedy to so many others, Cruz told American Profile "Surfing and punk rock probably saved my life." Cruz returned to limited acting in the 1990s and also did behind-the-scenes television work as an assistant editor on the animated series South Park, among other shows. Most recently Cruz has been working as a case manager, interventionist, sober companion, and advocate at a few select drug and alcohol recovery programs in Southern California. Cruz can also be found as Sober Surf Instructor on Facebook. He's also been active in A Minor Consideration (AMC), a support group for child actors and former child actors founded by Paul Petersen. Cruz has recently filmed a part in his close friend Rob Zombie's next film, The Lords of Salem. Cruz is surfing as much as possible these days, looking forward to helping people in recovery, and maybe the possibility of a return to acting. | ||
| Brandon Cruz and Bill Bixby |
Brandon Cruz and Bill Bixby never lost contact with each other. They did an on camera reunion on an episode of The Arsenio Hall Show in 1991. Thereafter they remained close until Bixby's death in 1993. Cruz has been married since June 1994 to actress Liz Cruz. They are the parents of a son and daughter. His son's middle name, Bixby, is in honor of Cruz's co-star and friend. | ||
| Cruz has been married since June 1994 to actress Liz Cruz. They are the parents of a son and daughter. His son's middle name, Bixby, is in honor of Cruz's co-star and friend.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sitcomsonline.com/brandoncruz.html|title=Brandon Cruz biography|publisher=Sitcoms Online.com|year=2005|accessdate=2012-01-16}}</ref> | |||
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| ==References== | ==References== | ||
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| File:BrandonCruz-Eddie.JPGBrandon Cruz in his best-known role as Eddie from The Courtship of Eddie's Father. | |
| Born | Brandon Edwin Cruz (1962-05-28) May 28, 1962 (age 62) Bakersfield, California, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | actor, musician |
| Years active | 1969-1978 |
| Known for | The Courtship of Eddie's Father |
| Spouse | Elizabeth (1994-present) |
Brandon Edwin Cruz (born May 28, 1962) is an American former child actor and currently a punk rock musician, and drug and alcohol rehabilitation case manager. Cruz is best known for his role as Eddie Corbett, son of widower Tom Corbett (played by Bill Bixby) on the comedy-drama The Courtship of Eddie's Father.
Biography
Cruz was born in Bakersfield, California, and moved to Silver Strand Beach in Ventura County, California, immediately. At age five he beat out over 300 other child actors for his breakthrough role as Eddie Corbett in television series The Courtship of Eddie's Father, which aired on ABC from 1969 to 1972. Bixby and Cruz spent considerable together, especially when the show was on hiatus, prompting Cruz to tell American Profile magazine "Bill Bixby was like my second father." Cruz continued as a child actor for several years following the demise of The Courtship of Eddie's Father with a number of guest appearances in television shows like Kung Fu, Gunsmoke, and The Incredible Hulk -- which once again reunited him on-screen with Bixby. Cruz also played the role of Joey Turner, the Yankees’ pitcher, in the 1976 movie The Bad News Bears.
Brandon Cruz turned his attention to music in the late 1970's and early 1980s, performing with a hardcore punk band called Dr. Know. The group released several records before dissolving in 2010. Cruz also served as lead vocalist with Dead Kennedys from 2001 until 2003. Cruz has since apologized to Dead Kennedys fans, and to Jello Biafra in particular, for having taken part in such a farce. Cruz was interviewed in the documentary film American Hardcore: The History of American Punk Rock, 1980-1986. Reflecting on life after being a child star, which has brough tragedy to so many others, Cruz told American Profile "Surfing and punk rock probably saved my life." Cruz returned to limited acting in the 1990s and also did behind-the-scenes television work as an assistant editor on the animated series South Park, among other shows. Most recently Cruz has been working as a case manager, interventionist, sober companion, and advocate at a few select drug and alcohol recovery programs in Southern California. Cruz can also be found as Sober Surf Instructor on Facebook. He's also been active in A Minor Consideration (AMC), a support group for child actors and former child actors founded by Paul Petersen. Cruz has recently filmed a part in his close friend Rob Zombie's next film, The Lords of Salem. Cruz is surfing as much as possible these days, looking forward to helping people in recovery, and maybe the possibility of a return to acting.
Brandon Cruz and Bill Bixby never lost contact with each other. They did an on camera reunion on an episode of The Arsenio Hall Show in 1991. Thereafter they remained close until Bixby's death in 1993. Cruz has been married since June 1994 to actress Liz Cruz. They are the parents of a son and daughter. His son's middle name, Bixby, is in honor of Cruz's co-star and friend.
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