Christopher Knight
Actor in 'The Brady Bunch' series
Born
November 7th, 1957
67 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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An American actor gained recognition for starring as Peter Brady in the television series 'The Brady Bunch' which aired from 1969 to 1974. The show became a classic family sitcom and remains popular in reruns. After the original series, various spin-offs and special reunions, including 'The Brady Bunch Hour' and 'A Very Brady Christmas' featured the actor, further solidifying his connection to the franchise. Knight also ventured into business, establishing himself in the tech industry and making appearances in reality television.
Starred as Peter Brady in 'The Brady Bunch'
Appeared in 'A Very Brady Christmas'
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