Brian Bonsall

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Brian Bonsall
Born	Brian Eric Bonsall Birth date -1st March 1966 Torrance, California, U.S.
Occupation	Actor, musician
Years active	1986–1995 (acting)

Brian Eric Bonsall (born December 3, 1981) is an American former child actor and musician. He is best known for his roles as Andy Keaton on the NBC sitcom Family Ties (1986–1989) and Alexander Rozhenko on Star Trek: The Next Generation (1992–1994).

Early life

Brian Bonsall was born in Torrance, California. He began his acting career at a young age, appearing in various commercials before landing his breakthrough role on Family Ties.

Acting career

Bonsall joined the cast of Family Ties in 1986, playing the youngest child, Andy Keaton. The show was a significant success and helped Bonsall gain recognition as a talented young actor. After Family Ties ended, he continued to work in television and film.

In 1992, Bonsall was cast as Alexander Rozhenko, the son of Worf, on Star Trek: The Next Generation. He appeared in seven episodes of the series, further establishing his career in the entertainment industry.

Bonsall also starred in several films during the early 1990s, including Blank Check (1994) and Father Hood (1993).

Music career

After retiring from acting in 1995, Bonsall shifted his focus to music. He became involved in the punk rock scene and played in several bands, including Late Bloomers, Thruster, and The Light on Adam's Stereo.

Personal life

Bonsall has faced legal issues in his adult life, including arrests related to substance abuse and domestic violence. He has since expressed regret for his past actions and has worked towards personal improvement.

Filmography

Film

• Father Hood (1993) as Eddie Charles
• Blank Check (1994) as Preston Waters
• Mikey (1992) as Mikey

Television

• Family Ties (1986–1989) as Andy Keaton
• Star Trek: The Next Generation (1992–1994) as Alexander Rozhenko

See also

• List of child actors from the United States
• List of Star Trek: The Next Generation characters

External links

Brian Bonsall on IMDb