Brian Bonsall
Brian Eric Bonsall (born December 3, 1981) is an American rock musician, singer, guitarist and former child actor. Bonsall is the guitarist for punk rock band The Ataris. He is perhaps best known for his roles as Andrew "Andy" Keaton, the youngest child on the NBC sitcom Family Ties from 1986 until 1989, and Alexander Rozhenko, the son of Worf and K'ehleyr, on Star Trek: The Next Generation from 1992 to 1994.
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Brian Bonsall

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- Name
- Brian Bonsall
- Birth Name
- Brian Eric Bonsall
- Born
- 3 December 1981
- Birthplace
- Torrance, California, U.S.
- Occupation
- * Actor
- Nationality
- United States
- Education
- Boulder High School
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Brian Eric Bonsall (born December 3, 1981) is an American rock musician, singer, guitarist and former child actor. Bonsall is the guitarist for punk rock band The Ataris. He is perhaps best known for his roles as Andrew "Andy" Keaton, the youngest child on the NBC sitcom Family Ties from 1986 until 1989, and Alexander Rozhenko, the son of Worf and K'ehleyr, on Star Trek: The Next Generation from 1992 to 1994.
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• Name — Brian Bonsall • Birth Name — Brian Eric Bonsall • Born — 3 December 1981 • Birthplace — Torrance, California, U.S. • Children — 1 • Occupation — * Actor • musician • Years Active — * 1986–1995 (actor) • 1998–present (musician)
Early life and acting career
Early life and acting career
Bonsall was born in Torrance, California, to Garth Bonsall and his wife Kathleen Coleman. In 1986, he began playing the role of Andy Keaton in the sitcom Family Ties. Bonsall won three Young Artist Awards for his performance on the series. He was also nominated for a Young Artist Award for his starring role in the made-for-TV movie Do You Know the Muffin Man? in 1990. He made his feature film debut in 1992 in the horror film Mikey, playing the title role, a demonic young boy who murders his parents and terrorizes his adoptive parents. This caused controversy in the UK owing to its depiction of a child killer at a time when the murder of James Bulger had raised sensitivity about violent behavior by children. The film was initially passed uncut by the British Board of Film Classification, but its certificate was withdrawn by James Ferman in the wake of the Bulger killing. Bonsall is known for playing Alexander Rozhenko, son of Star Trek: The Next Generations Klingon security officer, Worf, a recurring role he played for seven episodes across several seasons. He played Patrick Swayze's son in the 1993 film Father Hood. In 1994, he starred in the Disney comedy Blank Check and co-starred with Bob Saget in the TV movie comedy Father and Scout. His other acting credits include the TV movie Mother Goose Rock 'n' Rhyme and guest appearances on television series such as The Super Mario Bros. Super Show! and The Young Riders.
Post-acting
Post-acting
In 1995, Bonsall retired from acting and moved with his mother and stepfather to Boulder, Colorado. He attended Boulder High School, graduating in 2000. He became a musician, forming the rock band Late Bloomers with his friends in 1998. He has been in the Boulder-based punk bands Thruster and The Light on Adam's Stereo. In 2016, Bonsall became a member and toured with rock band The Ataris. That same year, he claimed to have been clean and sober since his 2010 arrest: "My drunken run-ins with the law are about 10 years behind me, so I’m pretty happy about that. I’m not proud of my past mistakes but you live and you learn". In October 2017, Bonsall married Courtney Tuck. Together, they have a son.
Legal issues
Legal issues
On March 28, 2007, Bonsall was arrested on charges of assaulting his partner. He was sentenced to two years of probation on August 31, 2007. On December 7, 2009, Bonsall was arrested for third degree assault and failure to appear in connection with the 2007 assault on his girlfriend. In February 2010, Bonsall was arrested on charges of using marijuana in violation of the terms of his release. He was sentenced in April 2010 to two years of probation.
Filmography
Filmography
• Year — Title — Role — Notes • 1986–1989 — Family Ties — Andrew "Andy" Keaton — 78 episodes • 1988 — Mickey's 60th Birthday — Television special • Go Toward the Light — Zack — Television movie • Day by Day — Andrew "Andy" Keaton — Episode: "Trading Places" • 1989 — Do You Know the Muffin Man? — Teddy Dollison — Television movie • Booker — Billy — Episode: "Deals and Wheels: Part 1" • On the Television — Googie Chowder — Episode: "Stupid People's Court" • The Super Mario Bros. Super Show! — Brian — Episode: "Koopa Klaus" • 1990 — Mother Goose Rock 'n' Rhyme — Michael — Television movie • Angel of Death — Josh • Married People — Brian — Episode: "To Live and Drive in LA" • 1991 — The Young Riders — Episode: "Old Scores" • Shades of L.A. — Andy Makowski — 2 episodes: • Parker Lewis Can't Lose — Andrew Keaton — Episode: "Civil Wars" • False Arrest — Jason Lukezic — Television movie • 1992–1994 — Star Trek: The Next Generation — Alexander Rozhenko — 7 episodes • 1992 — Mikey — Mikey Holt • 1993 — Distant Cousins — Alex Sullivan • Father Hood — Eddie Charles • 1994 — Blank Check — Preston Waters • Father and Scout — Michael — Television movie • Lily in Winter — Michael Towler • 2018 — Slaughsages — Bonz — Short film • 2022 — You're Melting! — Dr. Love
Identity
Identity
Brian Bonsall is recorded with the occupation television actor. Recorded as a citizen of United States.
Discography
The Ataris • Silver Turn to Rust (2017)
Awards and nominations
• Year — Award — Category — Title of work — Result • 1988 — Young Artist Award — Best Young Actor Under Ten Years of Age in Television or Motion Pictures — Family Ties — rowspan=2 • 1989 — Best Young Actor Under Nine Years of Age • 1990 — Best Young Actor Starring in a TV Movie, Pilot or Special — Do You Know the Muffin Man? • Outstanding Performance by an Actor Under Nine Years of Age — Family Ties
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- 1.Davis, Laura. Banned: The most controversial films. The Independent. October 5, 2010.
- 2.Miller, Vanessa. Former 'Family Ties' star Brian Bonsall arrested again in Boulder. Colorado Daily. 2009-12-07.
- 3.Brian Bonsall - The Light on Adam's Stereo (Eight songs by Brian Bonsall: "Restart", "Just Calling to Say Goodbye", "Never Drinkin' Again", "Picture Perfect", "My Condolences", "Destiny", "Another Chapter", "On Our Way"; 26:09 free audio). SoundCloud.
- 4.Childers, Oakland L. Lowjob Heading Into the Blasting Room With Jason Livermore. Westword. 2015-10-27.
- 5.Brian Bonsall: Then and Now. Film Industry Digest.
- 6.Marriage Licenses in Greeley, Weld County area for Oct. 24. Greeley Tribune. October 23, 2017.
- 7.Michael J. Fox's On-Screen Son On 'Family Ties' Brian Bonsall Is All Grown Up And Now A Proud Father And Husband Himself. Fabiosa.
- 8.'Family Ties' actor pleads guilty in assault case. Deseret News. January 10, 2024.
- 9.Miller, Vanessa. Former 'Family Ties' star Brian Bonsall arrested again in Boulder. Colorado Daily. December 7, 2009.
- 10.'Family Ties' child star Brian Bonsall sentenced to two-years probation. New York Daily News. Associated Press.
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