20 Extremely Forgotten Former Child Actors
by LingIsNiceNice | created - 18 Feb 2013 | updated - 18 Feb 2013 | PublicThese are 20 of the most forgotten mostly Tv child actors I can think of
1. Frannie Michel
Actress | Diary of a Mad Housewife
Frannie Michel was born on September 8, 1961 in Brooklyn, New York, USA. She is an actress, known for Diary of a Mad Housewife (1970), Apple's Way (1974) and The Thanksgiving Treasure (1973).
Was in the early 70's TV Drama , Apple's Way
2. Angela Powell
Actress | The New Dick Van Dyke Show
Angela Powell was born on October 16, 1961 in Arizona, USA. She is an actress, known for The New Dick Van Dyke Show (1971).
Angela Played the Daughter of Dick Van Dyke in the 70's New Dick Van Dyke Show than vansihed
3. Lisa Gerritsen
Actress | Airport
Lisa Gerritsen's acting career spanned the years of 1968 to around 1977. She was introduced to acting in a local summer parks department production, when she was eight. Soon afterward, she began pursuing a professional career. Encouraged by her mother and grandfather, veteran screenwriter True ...
Lisa True Gerritsen was Bess both on MTM and Phyllis. She also played a girl named Bunny on the Odd Couple.
4. Kellie Flanagan
Actress | The Ghost & Mrs. Muir
Kellie Flanagan was born on October 15, 1959 in Los Angeles, California, USA. She is an actress and producer, known for The Ghost & Mrs. Muir (1968), Wild in the Streets (1968) and Star Trek (1966). She has been married to David Briley since October 21, 1995. They have one child.
Kellie played the young daughter of Hope Lange in the 60's series, The Ghost And Mrs. Muri
5. Danielle Brisebois
Actress | Begin Again
Danielle Brisebois was born on June 28, 1969 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA. She is an actress and composer, known for Begin Again (2013), All in the Family (1971) and Archie Bunker's Place (1979). She has been married to Nick Lashley since August 2, 2008. They have two children.
Danielle was cast many years ago as Archie Bunker's niece-in-law on All In The family than later transferred over to the Spinoff of sorts, Archie Bunker's Place with series star, Carroll O'Connor. Danielle later became a successful songwriter and scored a mega achievement with her writing contribution to the International Hit song, Unwritten.
6. Rori King
Actress | I'm a Big Girl Now
Rori King was born on October 14, 1970 in Los Angeles, California, USA. She was an actress, known for I'm a Big Girl Now (1980), Angie (1979) and Bosom Buddies (1980). She died on May 10, 2015 in Burbank, California, USA.
Rori was Diana Canova's young daughter in the early 80's short lived sitcom, I'm A Big Girl Now. Danny Thomas, the comic legend, player her grandfather. After that Rori seemed to disappear.
7. Dawn Lyn
Actress | Walking Tall
Dawn Lyn made her acting debut at age four in the low-budget, independent Cry Blood, Apache (1970). It wasn't until she was 12 that she discovered she had played a Native American boy in the movie. She was the original Prudence in the pilot for Nanny and the Professor (1970) TV series. By the time ...
Dawn was best remembered as Dodie in MY Three Sons and later did shows such as The Red Had Gang and movies Like Walking Tall and Shootout ( with Gregory Peck). Dawn has spent recent years in Germany I believe. Dawn's brother is the singer, Leif Garrett.
8. Ashleigh Sterling
Actress | The Family Man
Ashleigh Sterling was born on April 27, 1983 in the USA. She is an actress, known for The Family Man (1990), Getting By (1993) and Days of Our Lives (1965).
Ashleigh was a cutie of a child actor in the 90's appearing as Gregory Harrison' daughter and Al Molinaro's granddaughter on a short lived sitcom.
9. David Doremus
Actor | Nanny and the Professor
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 ...
David was best remembered as oldest son Hal on TV's Nanny And The Professor in the early 70's
10. Bernadette Withers
Actress | Bachelor Father
Bernadette Withers was born on February 5, 1946 in Los Angeles, California, USA. She was an actress, known for Bachelor Father (1957), Shirley Temple's Storybook (1958) and It's a Man's World (1962). She was married to William Tucker Lynch and Michael Bruce Cook. She died on October 25, 2019 in ...
Bernadette is best remembered as Ginger ,A character that had 3 surnames ,lol! during the long ruin of tv's late 50's sitcom, Bachelor Father. She was the neighbor and best friend in the show , of lead Girl Noreen Corcoran who played Niece Kelly. Ginger's changed last names included Loomis.
11. Julie Anne Haddock
Actress | The Facts of Life
Julie Anne Haddock was born on April 3, 1965 in Los Angeles, California, USA. She is an actress, known for The Facts of Life (1979), The Great Santini (1979) and Boone (1983). She has been married to Eric Becker since 1997. They have one child.
Julie was best remembered for her 1 year stint as the bebaseballcapped Cindy early in the run of Facts Of Life. Julie alter made several guest appearances on somewhat later eps of that show. Julie is said to be active in her church.
12. Doney Oatman
Actress | The Waltons
Doney Oatman was born on July 16, 1958. She is an actress, known for The Waltons (1972), Delta County, U.S.A. (1977) and The Rockford Files (1974).
Doney is best remembered as Edna Unger no. 2 on TV's the Odd Couple. Doney mysteriously seemed to disappear after the series halted production.
13. Katy Kurtzman
Actress | Dynasty
Older sister of actor Yano Anaya who played the little bully in A Christmas Story (1983). Katy grew up in the San Fernando Valley. Graduated from James Monroe High School in 1983. Attended SWAS (School Within A School) while at Monroe. Katy played young Caroline Quiner Ingalls on the Little House ...
Katy was a popular 70's child actress who did a version of Heidi and and appeared in such stable family fare as Little House On the Prairie.
14. Joseph A. Mayer
Actor | I Love Lucy
Joseph A. Mayer was born on June 26, 1952 in Los Angeles, California, USA. He is an actor, known for I Love Lucy (1951). He has been married to Ruth Adel Miller Salway since 1995.
Joseph was one of the pair of the delightful set of twins that immediately proceeded Keith Thibodeaux ( Richard Keith) into the role of Little Ricky on I love Lucy. Joe's twin brother Mike also essayed the role from time to time
15. Michael Mayer
Actor | I Love Lucy
Michael Mayer was born on June 26, 1952 in Los Angeles, California, USA. He is an actor, known for I Love Lucy (1951).
Michael was one of the pair of the delightful set of twins that immediately proceeded Keith Thibodeaux ( Richard Keith) into the role of Little Ricky On I Love Lucy. Mike's twin brother Joe also essayed the role from time to time.
16. Michael Link
Actor | Julia
Michael Link was born on June 12, 1962 in Provo, Utah, USA. He is an actor, known for Julia (1968), Martin (1992) and Police Story (1973).
Michael was best remembered in the 60's series Julia as Earl Waggedorf, than seemed to vanish.
17. Karen Sue Trent
Actress | Garden of Eden
Karen Sue Trent was born on March 14, 1948 in Buckhannon, West Virginia, USA. She was an actress, known for Garden of Eden (1954), Leave It to Beaver (1957) and Shirley Temple's Storybook (1958). She was married to Richard Trent. She died on February 20, 2022 in Wimauma, Florida, USA.
Karen Sue was the replacement " bratty" girl on Leave It To Beaver, replacing Geri Weil as Judy Hensler. Karen played Penny Woods for 3 seasons on the show. Penny Woods also curiously was the name of Janet Jackson's eventual adopted name on Good Times.
18. Robert 'Rusty' Stevens
Actor | Leave It to Beaver
Robert 'Rusty' Stevens was born on November 25, 1948 in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. He is an actor, known for Leave It to Beaver (1957), Shirley Temple's Storybook (1958) and The New Leave It to Beaver (1983). He is married to Theresa Marinelli. They have one child.
Rusty was TV's Larry Mondello for 3 years on Leave It To Beaver, then it was said in real life he moved form Hollywood and sadly out of our laugh loving hearts.
19. Melanie Watson
Self | Trekkies 2
Melanie Watson was best remembered for her heat wrenching performances as Arnold Jackson's wheelchair bound friend Kathy Gordon on Different Strokes. Other than reading she has a company now, she has not been seen in the public media in decades I believe. Btw the link above is not to the correct Melanie Watson. The correct one is Melanie Watson I , but in order to post this description I had to pick a name link from the search list and oddly ( and perhaps due to a software issue) IMDB would not access me t selecting Melanie Watson I. Sorry for the inconvenience.
20. Patty Petersen
Actress | The Donna Reed Show
Patty Petersen was written into the cast of the Donna Reed Show as Trisha, an adopted child, shortly before Shelley Fabares left the series. She stayed with the show until it ended in 1966. She is the real-life sister of Paul Petersen, who portrayed Jeff Stone on the show.
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Again like Melanie above a potential software problem, has forced me to select the wrong Patty from the list just to post this description. I again apologize. Patty whom I Have in mind is he younger sister of Paul Petersen from The Donna Reed Show. On Donna Reed, Patty spent almost 4 years playing Paul's adopted sister. Again sorry for any inconveniences.
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