Eric Shea
Biography
Eric Shea is an American actor born on February 14, 1960, in Los Angeles County, California. He was active as a professional child actor from age six through seventeen. He is known for his work in feature films, including Yours, Mine and Ours released in 1968 and The Poseidon Adventure released in 1972. During the 1960s and 1970s, he made numerous guest-starring appearances on television series such as Batman, Gunsmoke, The Flying Nun, Nanny and the Professor, The Brady Bunch, and Little House on the Prairie. His brothers, Christopher and Stephen, both voiced the character Linus van Pelt for the Peanuts television animation specials during the 1960s and 1970s respectively.
Career overview
Eric Shea is an American actor born on February 14, 1960, in Los Angeles County, California. He worked as a professional child actor, remaining active from age six through seventeen. During his career, he appeared in twenty-four known credits on film and television.
He is best known for his roles in the feature films Yours, Mine and Ours from 1968 and The Poseidon Adventure from 1972. In addition to his film work, Shea made numerous guest-starring appearances during the 1960s and 1970s on popular television series. His television credits include Batman, Gunsmoke, The Flying Nun, Nanny and the Professor, The Brady Bunch, and Little House on the Prairie, among other shows.
Additionally, his brothers Christopher and Stephen both voiced the character Linus van Pelt for the Peanuts television animation specials during the 1960s and 1970s, respectively.
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Full Filmography
28 titles- When Every Day Was the Fourth of July (1978) as Red Doyle
- Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman (1976) as Little Garth
- The Whiz Kid and the Carnival Caper (1976)
- Smile (1975) as Little Bob
- The Secret of the Pond (1975) as Joey
- Little House on the Prairie (1974) as Jason
- The Castaway Cowboy (1974) as Booton 'Little Maca' MacAvoy
- Houston, We've Got a Problem (1974) as Mikey 'Mike' Matthews
- The Whiz Kid and the Mystery at Riverton (1974) as Alvin Fernald
- Ace Eli and Rodger of the Skies (1973) as Roger Walford
- Emergency! (1972)
- The Poseidon Adventure (1972) as Robin Shelby
- Anna and the King (1972) as Louis Owens
- Nanny and the Professor (1970) as Rodney
- Nanny and the Professor (1970) as Franklin
- Menace on the Mountain (1970) as Mark McIver
- The Cockeyed Cowboys of Calico County (1970) as Boy outside saloon (uncredited)
- Room 222 (1969)
- The Brady Bunch (1969)
- Gaily, Gaily (1969) as Virgil Harvey
- Adam-12 (1968) as Gary Rogers
- Adam-12 (1968) as Donny
- Yours, Mine and Ours (1968) as Phillip North
- Batman (1966) as Andy
- Felony Squad (1966)
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Billy Madison
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Mike Jarvis
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Timmy
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Eric Shea best known for?
Eric Shea is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including When Every Day Was the Fourth of July (1978), Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman (1976), Smile (1975), An Inconvenient Truth (2006).
When and where was Eric Shea born?
Eric Shea was born on February 14, 1960 in Los Angeles County, California, USA.
How many credits does Eric Shea have?
Eric Shea has accumulated over 28 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1955 to 1978.
What is Eric Shea's background in cinema and television?
Eric Shea is an American actor born on February 14, 1960, in Los Angeles County, California. He was active as a professional child actor from age six through seventeen. He is known for his work in feature films, including Yours, Mine and Ours released in 1968 and The Poseidon Adventure released in 1972. During the 1960...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- When Every Day Was the Fourth of July (1978) as Red Doyle — aged about 18
- Little House on the Prairie (1974) as Jason — aged about 14
- Emergency! (1972) — aged about 12
- Anna and the King (1972) as Louis Owens — aged about 12
- Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman (1976) as Little Garth — aged about 16
- Batman (1966) as Andy — aged about 6
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