Danny Bonaduce, born on August 13, 1959, in Broomall, Pennsylvania, is most recognized for his role as Danny Partridge—the wisecracking, redheaded middle son in the hit ABC musical sitcom The Partridge Family (1970–1974). The show, loosely inspired by the real-life musical family The Cowsills, starred Shirley Jones as Shirley Partridge, the mother and bank teller who leads the family band. Bonaduce was only 11 years old when he joined the cast, quickly becoming a household name for his comedic timing and dynamic screen presence.
Bonaduce is of mixed heritage—his father was of Italian descent and his mother of English ancestry. Though he stands at 5 feet 5 inches tall, he has often maintained an athletic build. A U.S. national, Bonaduce is known for his distinctive appearance that contributed to his recognition in both acting and wrestling circles.
Bonaduce has been married three times. He married his current wife, Amy Railsback, in 2010. Amy, who is 23 years his junior, once worked as a substitute teacher and now manages Danny's career full-time through their company, Gravel Tones Production Inc. Prior to Amy, Bonaduce was married to real estate agent Setsuko Hattori from 1985 to 1988 and to Gretchen Hillmer from 1990 to 2007, with whom he has two children. Notably, he met Gretchen on a blind date in Phoenix shortly before they were married.
Bonaduce’s early life was marred by turmoil. His father, Joseph Bonaduce—a veteran television writer and producer—was reportedly physically and emotionally abusive. His early success in The Partridge Family helped him escape a traumatic home life, but his teenage and early adult years saw a decline in career opportunities and a battle with substance abuse that often overshadowed his talent.
The 1980s marked a resurgence for Bonaduce as he reinvented himself as a radio personality. Using his distinctive voice and outspoken demeanor, he gained popularity and held several DJ roles. Notably, he worked at Philadelphia’s WEGX-FM in the late '80s as an overnight host. He also released a music LP in 1973, reflecting his early musical exposure from The Partridge Family.
From 1994 to 1996, he hosted The Danny Bonaduce Show on WLUP (The Loop) in Chicago. He later co-hosted a morning radio show in Detroit on WKQI from 1996 to 1998 alongside comedian John Heffron, a winner of Last Comic Standing.
| Birth Date: | 13 Aug, 1959 |
| Age: | 60 yrs |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | Broomall |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | American professional wrestler, actor and radio/television personality |
| Spouse: | Gretchen Hillmer Bonaduce[1990-2007] |
| Net Worth 2021: | 5 million |
