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David Cassidy

David Bruce Cassidy (April 12, 1950 – November 21, 2017) was an American actor and musician. While he was best known in the United States for his role as Keith Partridge in the 1970s musical-sitcom The Partridge Family, he was an international success in his solo career as a singer. For a period, he was the highest paid entertainer in the world, played sold-out concerts, and had a larger fanbase than Elvis Presley had. After completing high school, Cassidy pursued acting and music. His career took off after he signed with Universal Studios in 1969, and he received roles in several TV series. Cassidy's major breakthrough came in 1970 with his portrayal of Keith Partridge on The Partridge Family, which brought him stardom and made him a 1970s teen idol. Cassidy also pursued a solo music career that led to international acclaim; his hit singles included "Cherish" and "How Can I Be Sure". Cassidy also acted in film, on television, and in musical theater.

Infobox

Born
David Bruce Cassidy(1950-04-12)April 12, 1950New York City, U.S.
Died
November 21, 2017(2017-11-21) (aged 67)Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S.
Occupations
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Years active
1968–2017
Spouses
mw- Kay Lenz (m. 1977; 1987) Sue Shifrin (m. 1991; div. 2016)
Children
2, including Katie Cassidy
Parents
Jack Cassidy Evelyn Ward
Family
Shirley Jones (stepmother) Shaun Cassidy (half-brother) Patrick Cassidy (half-brother) Ryan Cassidy (half-brother)
Genres
Poprock
Instruments
Vocals guitar piano drums
Labels
Bell Curb Arista Enigma RCA Slamajama Records Scotti Bros. Starblend Records Universal Music
Formerly of
The Partridge Family
Website
davidcassidy.com

Tables

· Filmography
1969
The Survivors
Role(s)
Mike
Notes
Episode: "Chapter Seven"
Ironside
Role(s)
Danny Goodson
Notes
Episode: "Stolen on Demand"
1970
Adam-12
Role(s)
Tim Richmond
Notes
Episode: "Log 24 A Rare Occasion"
Bonanza
Role(s)
Billy Burgess
Notes
Episode: "The Law and Billy Burgess"
Marcus Welby, M.D.
Role(s)
Michael Ambrose
Notes
Episode: "Fun and Games and Michael Ambrose"
Medical Center
Role(s)
Rick Lambert
Notes
Episode: "His Brother's Keeper"
The Mod Squad
Role(s)
Brad Johnson
Notes
Episode: "The Loser"
The F.B.I.
Role(s)
Larry Wentworth
Notes
Episode: "Fatal Impostor"
1970–74
Role(s)
The Partridge Family
Notes
Keith Partridge
1978
Police Story
Role(s)
Officer Dan Shay
Notes
Episode: "A Chance to Live"
1978–79
Role(s)
David Cassidy: Man Undercover
Notes
Officer Dan Shay
1980
The Love Boat
Role(s)
Ted Harmes
Notes
1 episode
The Night the City Screamed
Role(s)
David Greeley
Notes
TV movie
1980/83
Role(s)
Fantasy Island
Notes
Jeremy Todd / Danny Collier
1982
Matt Houston
Role(s)
John Gordon Boyd
Notes
Episode: "Joey's Here"
1983
Parade of Stars
Role(s)
George M. Cohan
Notes
TV movie
Tales of the Unexpected
Role(s)
Donald / David
Notes
Episode: "Heir Presumptuous"
1988
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Role(s)
Joey Mitchell
Notes
Episode: "Career Move"
1990
Instant Karma
Role(s)
Reno
The Spirit of '76
Role(s)
Adam-11
1991
Blossom
Role(s)
Himself
Notes
Episode: "A Rockumentary"
The Flash
Role(s)
Sam Scudder/Mirror Master
Notes
Episode: "Done with Mirrors"
1992
The Ben Stiller Show
Role(s)
David Cassidy
Notes
Episode: "With Flea"
1993
Ein Schloß am Wörthersee
Role(s)
Patrick Riley
Notes
Episode: "Falsches Spiel mit Patrick"
1995
The John Larroquette Show
Role(s)
Jefferson Kelly
Notes
Episode: "Wrestling Matches"; also composer of theme music
2003
Malcolm in the Middle
Role(s)
Boone Vincent
Notes
Episode: "Vegas"
The Agency
Role(s)
Everett Price
Notes
Episode: "War, Inc."
I Love the '70s
Role(s)
Himself
2004
Kim Possible
Role(s)
Roland Pond (voice)
Notes
Episode: "Oh Boyz"
2005
Less than Perfect
Role(s)
Vince
Notes
Episode: "Playhouse"
Popstar
Role(s)
Grant
2009
Ruby & The Rockits
Role(s)
David Gallagher
Notes
10 episodes
2011
Celebrity Apprentice
Role(s)
Himself/contestant
Notes
2 episodes
2013
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
Role(s)
Peter Coe
Notes
Episode: "Last Woman Standing"
2018
David Cassidy: The Last Session
Role(s)
Himself
Notes
TV special; posthumous release
Year
Title
Role
Notes
Reference
1969
The Survivors
Mike
Episode: "Chapter Seven"
Ironside
Danny Goodson
Episode: "Stolen on Demand"
1970
Adam-12
Tim Richmond
Episode: "Log 24 A Rare Occasion"
Bonanza
Billy Burgess
Episode: "The Law and Billy Burgess"
Marcus Welby, M.D.
Michael Ambrose
Episode: "Fun and Games and Michael Ambrose"
Medical Center
Rick Lambert
Episode: "His Brother's Keeper"
The Mod Squad
Brad Johnson
Episode: "The Loser"
The F.B.I.
Larry Wentworth
Episode: "Fatal Impostor"
1970–74
The Partridge Family
Keith Partridge
96 episodes
1978
Police Story
Officer Dan Shay
Episode: "A Chance to Live"
1978–79
David Cassidy: Man Undercover
Officer Dan Shay
10 episodes; also composer of theme music
1980
The Love Boat
Ted Harmes
1 episode
The Night the City Screamed
David Greeley
TV movie
1980/83
Fantasy Island
Jeremy Todd / Danny Collier
2 episodes
1982
Matt Houston
John Gordon Boyd
Episode: "Joey's Here"
1983
Parade of Stars
George M. Cohan
TV movie
Tales of the Unexpected
Donald / David
Episode: "Heir Presumptuous"
1988
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Joey Mitchell
Episode: "Career Move"
1990
Instant Karma
Reno
The Spirit of '76
Adam-11
1991
Blossom
Himself
Episode: "A Rockumentary"
The Flash
Sam Scudder/Mirror Master
Episode: "Done with Mirrors"
1992
The Ben Stiller Show
David Cassidy
Episode: "With Flea"
1993
Ein Schloß am Wörthersee
Patrick Riley
Episode: "Falsches Spiel mit Patrick"
1995
The John Larroquette Show
Jefferson Kelly
Episode: "Wrestling Matches"; also composer of theme music
2003
Malcolm in the Middle
Boone Vincent
Episode: "Vegas"
The Agency
Everett Price
Episode: "War, Inc."
I Love the '70s
Himself
2004
Kim Possible
Roland Pond (voice)
Episode: "Oh Boyz"
2005
Less than Perfect
Vince
Episode: "Playhouse"
Popstar
Grant
2009
Ruby & The Rockits
David Gallagher
10 episodes
2011
Celebrity Apprentice
Himself/contestant
2 episodes
2013
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
Peter Coe
Episode: "Last Woman Standing"
2018
David Cassidy: The Last Session
Himself
TV special; posthumous release

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