50s, 60s, 70s Child Actors — Page Adding

Pamela Sue Martin

Pamela Sue Martin got her start in the entertainment industry as a model when she was just 17 years old. It wasn’t long, though, until she transitioned into acting as she appeared in 1972’s Poseidon Adventure.

You might recognize Martin as the teenage detective Nancy Drew on the television series The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries. She’s also known for originating the role of socialite Fallon Carrington Colby on the ABC nighttime soap opera Dynasty. Although it’s been some time since we’ve seen Martin in the spotlight, she was featured in the third Nancy Drew television series as Harriet Grosset.

Mike Lookinland

We can’t possibly talk about the other members of The Brady Bunch without bringing up Bobby — played by former child star, Mike Lookinland! Now 59 years old, Lookinland played the youngest brother on the ABC sitcom from 1969 to 1974, as well as starring in its many sequels and spinoffs.

After his time as a Brady had come to an end, Lookinland continued on in the entertainment industry as a cameraman. It wasn’t long before he quit this job, though, to run his own business in Salt Lake City, Utah, where he makes custom concrete countertops.

Shaun Cassidy

Shaun Cassidy is an American singer, actor, writer, and producer who you may recognize as one of the stars in The Hardy Boys Mysteries. He was also a leading character in Breaking Away, and had a stint on the daytime soap General Hospital.

Throughout the ’80s and ’90s, Cassidy worked almost exclusively as a stage actor, performing on Broadway and in the West End of London. Since the mid-’90s Cassidy has been a writer and producer for television, creating and producing a number of series including American Gothic as well as Roar and Invasion.

Leif Garrett

Considering he was born and raised in sunny California, it comes as no surprise that Leif Garrett started his entertainment career at the young age of five. Garrett worked a variety of acting jobs including starring alongside his sister in the horror film Devil Times Five.

Still, the star’s more notable performances include the breakthrough role of Jimmy Henderson in Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice. During the ’70s, however, Garrett gained prominence as a musician although he later returned to acting. Since then, Garrett has had a few run-ins with the law although he seems to be on a better track now.

Mackenzie Phillips

Mackenzie Phillips was born into fame considering her father was the leading man of The Mamas & the Papas. Still, she found her way out of his shadow to become an actress in her own right. Not only did she appear in American Graffiti but she also portrayed the rebellious yet loving teen, Julie Mora Cooper Horvath, on the sitcom One Day at a Time.

Since her days as a child star, Phillips’ personal life has been the subject of much controversy. Today, though, she seems to be doing better than ever and has even appeared as Pam Valentine in the revival of One Day at a Time.