Child Actor (Late 1960s – Early 1980s): Aames began acting at a young age, appearing in shows like Gunsmoke, The Wonderful World of Disney, Adam-12, and The Courtship of Eddie’s Father. He also originated the role of Leonard Unger on the The Odd Couple in 1971.
Television Star (1977 – 1990): Aames achieved major recognition for his starring roles in two successful television series:
Eight is Enough (1977 – 1981): He played Tommy Bradford, one of eight children in a blended family.
Charles in Charge (1984 – 1990): He portrayed Charles “Buddy” Lembeck, a college student who becomes a live-in babysitter for a wealthy family.
Voice Acting (1983 – 1985): Aames lent his voice to the character of Hank on the cartoon series Dungeons & Dragons.
Christian Superhero (1995 – 2004): Aames took on the lead role in the direct-to-video Christian superhero series Bibleman.
Cruise Director (2010 – 2016): Aames took a break from acting and worked as a cruise director for several luxury cruise lines, traveling extensively.
Return to Acting (2016 – Present): Aames has returned to acting in recent years, though details of specific projects are not widely reported.
In addition to acting, Willie Aames has also:
Directed episodes of television series including Bibleman and The Missy Files.
Worked as a screenwriter and producer.