Willie Aames
Acting Born Jul 15, 1960 Orange County, California, USA 112 credits
Biography
Willie Aames was born on July 15, 1960, in Orange County, California, United States. He is an American actor, film and television director, television producer, and screenwriter. Also known by the name Willie Ames Albert William Upton, his known credits include seventy-one acting roles in movies and television shows. Among his notable television work, he played the character Tommy Bradford on the television series Eight Is Enough and portrayed Buddy Lembeck on the sitcom Charles in Charge. His career spans multiple decades in the entertainment industry, encompassing work both in front of and behind the camera across various film and television projects.
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Career overview
Willie Aames was born on July 15, 1960, in Orange County, California. He is an American actor, film and television director, television producer, and screenwriter. Also known by the name Willie Ames Albert William Upton, his known credits in the entertainment industry total 71.
During his career, Aames played the character Tommy Bradford on the television series Eight Is Enough during the 1970s. He later appeared as Buddy Lembeck on the sitcom Charles in Charge during the 1980s.
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Armageddon Road
Dark Side of ComedyLove in the Limelight · Writer
Bottle Monster
Picture Perfect Mysteries: Exit Stage Death
Famously AfraidLove on the Menu
One Small IndiscretionDate My Dad
Dater's HandbookEvery Christmas Has a Story
Harvest Moon
1 vs. 100
Celebrity Fit ClubThe Public Life of Sissy Pike: New Girl in TownThe Public Life of Sissy Pike: New Girl in Town · DirectorThe Public Life of Sissy Pike: New Girl in Town · Writer
Bibleman: Divided We FallBibleman: Divided We Fall · Director
Dickie Roberts: Former Child StarBibleman: A Light in the DarknessBibleman: A Light in the Darkness · DirectorBibleman: A Light in the Darkness · Writer
Bibleman: Jesus Our SaviorBibleman: Jesus Our Savior · DirectorBibleman: Jesus Our Savior · ProducerBibleman: Jesus Our Savior · Writer
Bibleman: Conquering the Wrath of RageBibleman: Conquering the Wrath of Rage · DirectorBibleman: Conquering the Wrath of Rage · ProducerBibleman: Conquering the Wrath of Rage · WriterBibleman: Lead Us Not Into Temptation
Bibleman: Shattering The Prince Of PrideBibleman: Shattering The Prince Of Pride · DirectorBibleman: Shattering The Prince Of Pride · Writer
Where Are They Now?Bibleman: The Incredible Force of JoyBibleman: The Incredible Force of Joy · ProducerBibleman: The Incredible Force of Joy · DirectorBibleman: The Fiendish Works of Dr. Fear
Bibleman: Defeating the Shadow of DoubtBibleman: Defeating the Shadow of Doubt · DirectorBibleman: Defeating the Shadow of Doubt · WriterBibleman: Defeating the Shadow of Doubt · ProducerThe Visual Bible For Kids - The Birth of Jesus
E! True Hollywood StoryBibleman: Silencing the Gossip QueenBibleman: Silencing the Gossip Queen · DirectorBibleman: Silencing the Gossip Queen · WriterBibleman: Silencing the Gossip Queen · Producer
BiblemanBibleman: Big, Big Book!Bibleman: Big, Big Book! · DirectorBibleman: Big, Big Book! · WriterBibleman: Big, Big Book! · Producer
An Eight Is Enough Wedding
Eight Is Enough: A Family Reunion
Blacke's Magic
Cut and Run
Charles in ChargeCharles in Charge · DirectorKilling Machine
Dungeons & Dragons
ParadiseZapped!
Scavenger Hunt
The Love BoatEight Is Enough
FamilyBattle of the Network StarsRich Man, Poor Man - Book II
The Swiss Family RobinsonWe'll Get ByThe Family Nobody Wanted
Full Filmography
112 titles- Armageddon Road (2026) as Pale Rider
- Dark Side of Comedy (2022) as Self
- Love in the Limelight (2022) Writer
- Bottle Monster (2021) as George
- Picture Perfect Mysteries: Exit Stage Death (2020) as Neil Khan
- Famously Afraid (2019) as Self
- Love on the Menu (2019) as Martin Thomas
- One Small Indiscretion (2017) as Mr. Peterson
- Date My Dad (2017) as Principal Reed
- Dater's Handbook (2016) as Kyle
- Every Christmas Has a Story (2016) as Vernon Hollis
- Harvest Moon (2015) as William Stone
- 1 vs. 100 (2006) as Himself
- Celebrity Fit Club (2005) as Self - Contestant
- The Public Life of Sissy Pike: New Girl in Town (2005) as Pastor Keith Pike
- The Public Life of Sissy Pike: New Girl in Town (2005) Director
- The Public Life of Sissy Pike: New Girl in Town (2005) Writer
- Bibleman: Divided We Fall (2004) as Bibleman
- Bibleman: Divided We Fall (2004) Director
- Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star (2003) as Self
- Bibleman: A Light in the Darkness (2003) as Bibleman
- Bibleman: A Light in the Darkness (2003) Director
- Bibleman: A Light in the Darkness (2003) Writer
- Bibleman: Jesus Our Savior (2002) as Bibleman / Miles Peterson
- Bibleman: Jesus Our Savior (2002) Director
- Bibleman: Jesus Our Savior (2002) Producer
- Bibleman: Jesus Our Savior (2002) Writer
- Bibleman: Conquering the Wrath of Rage (2001) as Bibleman / Miles Peterson
- Bibleman: Conquering the Wrath of Rage (2001) Director
- Bibleman: Conquering the Wrath of Rage (2001) Producer
- Bibleman: Conquering the Wrath of Rage (2001) Writer
- Bibleman: Lead Us Not Into Temptation (2001) as Bibleman
- Bibleman: Lead Us Not Into Temptation (2001) Director
- Bibleman: Breaking The Bonds of Disobedience (2001) as Bibleman / Miles Peterson
- Bibleman: Breaking The Bonds of Disobedience (2001) Director
- Bibleman: Breaking The Bonds of Disobedience (2001) Writer
- Bibleman: Shattering The Prince Of Pride (2000) as Bibleman / Miles Peterson
- Bibleman: Shattering The Prince Of Pride (2000) Director
- Bibleman: Shattering The Prince Of Pride (2000) Writer
- Where Are They Now? (1999) as Self
- Bibleman: The Incredible Force of Joy (1999) as Bibleman / Miles Peterson
- Bibleman: The Incredible Force of Joy (1999) Producer
- Bibleman: The Incredible Force of Joy (1999) Director
- Bibleman: The Fiendish Works of Dr. Fear (1999) as Bibleman
- Bibleman: The Fiendish Works of Dr. Fear (1999) Director
- Bibleman: Defeating the Shadow of Doubt (1998) as Bibleman / Miles Peterson
- Bibleman: Defeating the Shadow of Doubt (1998) Director
- Bibleman: Defeating the Shadow of Doubt (1998) Writer
- Bibleman: Defeating the Shadow of Doubt (1998) Producer
- The Visual Bible For Kids - The Birth of Jesus (1998) as Bibleman / Miles Peterson
- E! True Hollywood Story (1996)
- Bibleman: Silencing the Gossip Queen (1996) as Bibleman / Miles Peterson
- Bibleman: Silencing the Gossip Queen (1996) Director
- Bibleman: Silencing the Gossip Queen (1996) Writer
- Bibleman: Silencing the Gossip Queen (1996) Producer
- Bibleman: The Six Lies of the Fibbler (1996) as Bibleman / Miles Peterson
- Bibleman: The Six Lies of the Fibbler (1996) Writer
- Bibleman: The Six Lies of the Fibbler (1996) Producer
- Bibleman: The Six Lies of the Fibbler (1996) Director
- Bibleman (1995) as Bibleman
- Bibleman: Big, Big Book! (1995) as Bibleman / Miles Peterson
- Bibleman: Big, Big Book! (1995) Director
- Bibleman: Big, Big Book! (1995) Writer
- Bibleman: Big, Big Book! (1995) Producer
- Bibleman: Back to School (1995) as Bibleman/Miles Peterson
- Bibleman: Back to School (1995) Director
- Bibleman: Back to School (1995) Producer
- Bibleman: Back to School (1995) Writer
- An Eight Is Enough Wedding (1989) as Tommy Bradford
- Eight Is Enough: A Family Reunion (1987) as Tommy Bradford
- Blacke's Magic (1986)
- Cut and Run (1985) as Tommy Allo
- Charles in Charge (1984) as Buddy Lembeck
- Charles in Charge (1984) Director
- Killing Machine (1984) as Tony
- Dungeons & Dragons (1983) as Hank (voice)
- Paradise (1982) as David
- Zapped! (1982) as Peyton
- Scavenger Hunt (1979) as Kenny Stevens
- The Love Boat (1977) as Danny - Doc's Nephew
- Eight Is Enough (1977) as Tommy Bradford
- Family (1976)
- Battle of the Network Stars (1976)
- Rich Man, Poor Man - Book II (1976) as Young Wesley Jordache
- The Swiss Family Robinson (1975) as Fred Robinson
- We'll Get By (1975) as Kenny Platt
- The Family Nobody Wanted (1975) as Donny
- Little House on the Prairie (1974) as Seth Johnson
- The Lives of Benjamin Franklin (1974) as Twelve-Year-Old Benjamin Franklin
- Unwed Father (1974) as Gum
- Runaway on the Rogue River (1974) as Jeff Peterson
- Pssst! Hammerman's After You! (1974) as Kid at Gumball Machine
- Frankenstein (1973) as William Frankenstein
- Adam's Rib (1973) as Boy
- Frankenstein (1973) as William Frankenstein
- The Waltons (1972)
- ABC Afterschool Special (1972) as Kid at Gumball Machine
- Wait Till Your Father Gets Home (1972) as Jamie Boyle (voice)
- Cannon (1971) as Petey Macklin
- The Odd Couple (1970) as Leonard
- Medical Center (1969) as Eric
- Medical Center (1969) as Joe Gannon as a Boy
- Medical Center (1969) as Jeff
- Medical Center (1969) as Tony
- The Courtship of Eddie's Father (1969) as Harold O'Brien
- The Courtship of Eddie's Father (1969) as Scott
- Adam-12 (1968) as Billy Ray Roberts
- Adam-12 (1968) as Little Boy
- The Edge of Night (1956)
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Tom
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Andy Ballou
- The Wonderful World of Disney (1954) as Jeff Peterson
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Willie Aames best known for?
Willie Aames is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Deputy (1959), Holistic Home (2021), Holistic Home (2021), Holistic Home (2021).
When and where was Willie Aames born?
Willie Aames was born on July 15, 1960 in Orange County, California, USA.
How many credits does Willie Aames have?
Willie Aames has accumulated over 112 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1954 to 2026.
What is Willie Aames's background in cinema and television?
Willie Aames was born on July 15, 1960, in Orange County, California, United States. He is an American actor, film and television director, television producer, and screenwriter. Also known by the name Willie Ames Albert William Upton, his known credits include seventy-one acting roles in movies and television shows. A...
Willie Aames by the numbers
112credits
72films
40TV series
1954–2026active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- Rich Man, Poor Man - Book II (1976) as Young Wesley Jordache — aged about 15
- Dungeons & Dragons (1983) as Hank (voice) — aged about 22
- Little House on the Prairie (1974) as Seth Johnson — aged about 13
- The Wonderful World of Disney (1954) as Jeff Peterson — aged about 6
- The Odd Couple (1970) as Leonard — aged about 9
- Family (1976) — aged about 15
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