Brandon Spencer Lee Call(born November 17, 1976) is an American former television and film actor. He played Hobie Buchannon in the first year ofBaywatchand J.T. Lambert onStep by Step.[1]
Brandon Call | |
|---|---|
| Born | Brandon Spencer Lee Call November 17, 1976 Torrance, California,U.S. |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1984–1998 |
| Children | 1 |
Career
editWhile still in childhood, Call began acting in 1984. His first roles were guest spots onSimon & SimonandHotel.His film debut was voicing "Fairy #1" in Disney'sThe Black Cauldronin 1985. Also in 1985, he landed a recurring role on theNBCdaytime drama,Santa Barbara.During his stint onSanta Barbara,he earned twoYoung Artist Awardsfor the role. After leaving the series in 1987, he guest-starred on two episodes ofSt. Elsewhere;he also co-starred with fellow soap opera veteranChristopher Richon the short-lived seriesThe Charmings.In 1989, Call was cast asHobie Buchannonfor the maiden season of NBC'sBaywatch,which passed into syndication the following year. Call left the show to concentrate on his studies.
In 1990, Call returned to films withBlind Fury,in which he co-starred oppositeRutger Hauer.A year later, Call starred withAndrew Dice ClayinThe Adventures of Ford Fairlane;he also appeared inFor the BoysstarringBette Midler.
Before the close of 1991, Call was cast as John Thomas "J.T." Lambert on theABCsitcomStep by Step,which moved toCBSin 1997 for its final season, after which Call retired from acting.[2]
Shooting
editAfter taping an episode ofStep by Stepon September 3, 1996, Call got into a traffic dispute while driving home. He was shot in both arms by Tommy Eugene Lewis.[3]Call was treated at the UCLA Medical Center and made a full recovery.
Filmography
editFilm
edit- 1985:The Black Cauldron– Fairfolk (Voice)
- 1985:Jagged Edge– David Barnes
- 1989:Blind Fury– Billy Devereaux
- 1989:Warlock– Unbaptized Young boy
- 1990:The Adventures of Ford Fairlane– The Kid
- 1991:For the Boys– Danny Leonard (at 12), New York
Television
edit- 1984:Simon & Simon– Addie Becker's Son (1 episode)
- 1984:Hotel– Timmie (1 episode)
- 1985:Slickers(Television movie) – Scooter Clinton
- 1985:I Dream of Jeannie... Fifteen Years Later(Television movie) – Tony Jr. (Age 7)
- 1985–1987:Santa Barbara–Brandon Capwell
- 1985–1988:Magnum, P.I.– Billy, Karen's son (3 episodes)
- 1986:The Richest Cat in the World(Television movie) – Bart
- 1986:Life with Lucy– Max (2 episodes)
- 1987–1989:St. Elsewhere– Christopher McFadden (2 episodes)
- 1987:Webster– Ricky Johnson (1 episode)
- 1987:Trying Times– Reggie (1 episode)
- 1987–1988:The Charmings– Thomas Charming (19 episodes)
- 1988:Something Is Out There– Joey (2 episodes)
- 1989:The Gifted One(Television movie) – Michael (age 10)
- 1989–1990:Baywatch– Hobie Buchannon (22 episodes)
- 1991–1998:Step by Step– John Thomas "J.T." Lambert
- 1994:Thunder in Paradise– Zach (2 episodes)
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Award | Result | Category | Film or series |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Young Artist Award | Won | Outstanding Young Actor - Regular Daytime Serial | Santa Barbara |
| 1987 | Nominated | Exceptional Performance by a Young Actor, Supporting Role, Feature Film - Comedy, Fantasy or Drama | Jagged Edge | |
| Won | Exceptional Performance by a Young Actor in a Daytime Series | Santa Barbara | ||
| 1988 | Nominated | Exceptional Performance by a Young Actor in a Television Comedy Series | The Charmings | |
| 1990 | Best Young Actor Supporting Role in a Television Series | Baywatch | ||
| 1992 | Best Young Actor Starring in a New Television Series | Step by Step | ||
| 1993 | Outstanding Young Comedian in a Television Series | Step by Step | ||
| 1994 | Outstanding Youth Ensemble in a Television Series | Step by Step(Shared with Josh Byrne,Christopher Castile,Staci Keanan,Christine LakinandAngela Watson) |
References
edit- ^"County of San Diego Treasurer - Tax Collector".sdtreastax.com.
- ^Taylor, Jeremy (March 7, 2012)."Whatever Happened to Brandon Call From 'Step by Step'?".TheFW.Archivedfrom the original on June 6, 2012.RetrievedMarch 8,2020.
- ^"PEOPLE v. LEWIS".FindLaw.June 7, 1999.RetrievedOctober 22,2014.