David Cassidy is an American actor and musician famed internationally for playing the character Keith Partridge in the popular musical television sitcom series The Partridge Family from 1970 to 1974. He went on to establish a successful career in the music industry releasing numerous hits such as I Write the Songs and The Last Kiss.
He is the son of actress Evelyn Ward and singer and actor Jack Cassidy. From 1977 to 2015, he was married and divorced three times. He became a father for the first time with the birth of his first child, actress Katie Cassidy, in 1986. His second child, Beau was born in 1991.
In 1974, a stampede during his concert in London killed a 14-year-old girl and left 650 people injured. Shortly after the tragedy, he said he would be haunted by the incident until he too died.
As a father, I do everything my dad didn't do. My son Beau's birth changed my life.David Cassidy
I found myself very lost after 'The Partridge Family,' and I lost my dad and I lost my manager, and I lived in a bubble, and it took me 15 years to get through that and a lot of psychotherapy, and I'm laughing about it now!David Cassidy
I've always had a special relationship with the U.K. fans, because even when I wasn't working they were very supportive.David Cassidy
I've been able to go on and have a successful career on Broadway and certainly the last five years in Las Vegas have been amazing.David Cassidy
My dad left when I was 3 1/2, and he left my mom and I.David Cassidy
My mom used to take me down to the Jersey Shore when I was 7, 8, 9 years old. I can remember being down in that area - Belmar, Seaside Heights, Asbury Park and all those places that I went back and revisited.David Cassidy
My music was never considered cool, but I've always felt that connection with the audience.David Cassidy
David Cassidy was a famous American actor, singer, songwriter and guitarist, who was born on April 12, 1950. As a person born on this date, David Cassidy is listed in our database as the 12th most popular celebrity for the day (April 12) and the 34th most popular for the year (1950).
People born on April 12 fall under the Zodiac sign of Aries, the Ram. David Cassidy is the 378th most popular Aries.
Aside from information specific to David Cassidy's birthday, David Cassidy is the 2404th most famous American and ranks 605th in famous people born in New York City, New York, U.S.
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