63 years old (Born on July 15, 1960)
Actor, film and television director, television producer, screenwriter; He is famous from Eight is Enough and Charles in Charge.
Born in Los Angeles, California, USA (January 2008) Release of his book, "Grace is Enough" by Willie and his wife, Maylo McCaslin Aames. Fondly refers to his character of Bibleman as "a gr*pe in a cape". Found religion after entering a 12-step program. Daughter Harleigh Upton has guest-starred in the "Bible Man" (1996) episode "Lead Us Not Into Temptation".Willie Aames's Best Moments
Fun Facts About Willie Aames
Overcame a painkiller addiction after getting injured playing the Christian superhero "Bibleman" in a traveling show.
Father was a firefighter.
Favorite past times are hunting, fishing, and woodworking.
Willie, his wife, his son Christopher, and his son`s date were robbed at gunpoint January 7, 2007 while walking around Hollywood. They were not injured.
His first child, a son named Christopher, is a bass player for a rock band.
Met his second wife, actress Maylo McCaslin, on the set of "Rocky Road" (1985), a cable-TV show in which he was guest-starring, in 1984.
Spouse: Maylo McCaslin (15 March 1986 - present) 1 child; Victoria Weatherman (15 December 1979 - 1984) (divorced) 1 child
Dated his "Eight Is Enough" (1977) TV sister Connie Needham.
One of his first acting jobs as a youngster was in an ad for Phillips 66.
Son Christopher William Upton born 25 June 1981. Daughter Harleigh Jean Upton born 21 July 1990.
The youngest of two older brothers and an older sister.
He donated many items to Rocky Stone to be given to less fortunate kids as part of the Toy Mountain Campaign.
During his "Eight Is Enough" (1977) years, he formed a rock band (Willie Aames & Paradise). His band made appearances on an "Eight Is Enough" (1977) episode, The Easter Seals Telethon, United Cerebal Palsy Telethon & Kids Are People Too.
Daughter Harleigh Upton has guest-starred in the "Bible Man" (1996) episode "Lead Us Not Into Temptation.".
His second wife Maylo was also a cocaine and crystal meth user. He helped her get clean and they wed in 1986.
His past child-star history included sexual abuse (he was molested while a youngster), alcohol, cocaine and sexual addiction and suicide attempts. He is fully recovered for over two decades from both his cocaine and alcohol addictions.