David Cassidy was an American star who enjoyed well over 4 decades of fame in Hollywood and beyond. Until his death he was an actor, talented singer and songwriter. Dave was also a guitarist.
The 2018 Screen Actors Guild Awards (SAG) honored the late star alongside Don Rickles, Della Reese and Bill Paxton, who also died last year.
David Cassidy Facts
The singing actor is best remembered for his role as Keith Partridge in the 1970s musical sitcom, The Patridge Family. David Bruce Cassidy is of German, Irish and Swiss ancestry. He was born on April 12, 1950 in New York, United States. His parents were also entertainment figures. Her father, Jack Cassidy, was a prominent actor and singer, while her mother, Evelyn Ward, was also a well-known actress and dancer.
The singer and pop star has 3 half-brothers-Shaun, Ryan and Patrick Cassidy. His parents divorced in 1954 but kept it a secret until 1956 when 6-year-old David stumbled upon the truth while playing with his friends. Growing up, David spent a tremendous amount of time with his grandparents as his entertainer parents were constantly on tour. His maternal grandmother’s ancestors were among the founders of Newark, New Jersey.
Career
As a teenager, his attraction to the arts was obvious. Dave took up regular employment while working on the side to improve his acting and singing skills. He quickly started making some impressive moves in the acting world. His big break came with The Patridge Family which ran from 1970 to 1974. For this period, David Cassidy was the rave of the moment. His fame spread from America to Europe and Asia.
With a beautiful voice, charming looks and great hair, Dave has automatically become the darling of the ladies. He surely had a lot of female fans who idolized him. The longer the series lasts, the more hit songs it produces. The Patridge family reportedly made around $500 million. None of his work was as lucrative as the 70s musical show.
Dave has also featured in other TV shows such as Iron Side, Adam-12, Bonanza among others. Some of his popular songs include How Can I Be Sure, Dreamy, Could It Be Forever, and Cherish . His Then and Now album reportedly went platinum internationally. In 1974, the album ranked in the Top 5 of the British charts.
Dave did so well in the 70s that he literally outsold the Beatles; a major marker of success in the music scene of the time. During one of his concerts in London, a tragedy occurred. A teenage girl lost her life in a stampede that injured around 800 fans who attended the show.
It is widely believed that the late actor never fully recovered from this incident.
