Date of Birth: July 15, 1960
Zodiac Sign: Cancer
Biography
Willie Aames is an American actor, film and television director, television producer, and screenwriter, best known for his roles in popular television series during the 1970s and 1980s. Born Albert William Upton, Willie Aames found early success as an actor, gaining fame for his roles in “Eight Is Enough” as Tommy Bradford and “Charles in Charge” as Buddy Lembeck. He was also the star of the syndicated superhero series “Bibleman.” Despite facing numerous personal and professional challenges, Aames has managed to reinvent himself multiple times throughout his career, including stints as a cruise ship director and financial advisor.
5 Interesting Facts about Willie Aames
1. Willie Aames started his career as a child actor, appearing in TV shows like “Gunsmoke,” “The Courtship of Eddie’s Father,” and “The Odd Couple.”
2. He struggled with substance abuse during the height of his career but later achieved sobriety and became an advocate for addiction recovery.
3. Aames once filed for bankruptcy and worked various jobs, including as a cruise ship director, to make ends meet.
4. He created, produced, and starred in the children’s Christian superhero series “Bibleman.”
5. Willie Aames has been married three times and has two children.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Willie Aames
1. “I had everything I’d ever wanted, but I wasn’t happy. I was empty.”
2. “We all have our own journey. Mine just happened to be a rollercoaster.”
3. “Sobriety gave me a second chance at life.”
4. “You have to reach rock bottom to appreciate the climb back up.”
5. “Faith has played a huge role in my life and my recovery.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
At his peak, Willie Aames’ net worth was estimated to be around $100,000, but he has faced financial difficulties over the years.
Children
Willie Aames has two children: a son named Christopher and a daughter named Harleigh Jean.
Relevant Links
1. [Willie Aames IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000714/
2. [Willie Aames Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Willie_Aames
3. [Eight Is Enough](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0075500/
4. [Charles in Charge](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0086687/
5. [Bibleman](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0213339/
