Barry Williams is an American actor who began his career as a child actor. Barry rose to fame in 1969 after he was cast as Greg Brady in The Brady Bunch. The success of the show made Barry a famous figure, enabling him to land more television roles.
Moreover, the success of the show enabled Barry to feature in numerous spin-offs, enabling him to rise to the ranks of recognized actors of his time. Barry had decided to venture into acting as a child, and his career progressed so well after a few guest roles.
The actor has been active since 1967 enabling him to feature in numerous shows and roles. As a result of his dedication, he has been able to accumulate substantial wealth, as we will explore in this post.
Early Life and Career Beginnings
Barry Williams was born in 1954 in Santa Monica, California, as the youngest of three boys. Bary and his brothers Craig and Scott grew up in Pacific Palisades, California, where they were neighbors with actor Peter Graves.
Growing up in a neighborhood where some of the neighbors were actors, motivated Barry to act. As a result, he decided at the age of thirteen that he wanted to be an actor. In 1967, Williams made a television debut in a Christmas episode of Dragnet 1967.
Career and Fame
Barry continued to audition for television roles in his teen years. He landed numerous guest roles including Adama-12, That Girl, The Mod Squad, and many others. In 1969, he landed a better gig when he was cast as the eldest son of Greg Brady on the Brady Bunch.
While appearing on The Brady Bunch, he also gave his voice as Greg in The Brady Kids. Despite The Brady Bunch has been successful, it was canceled in 1974. He continued with guest roles and involved himself in musical theater.
Barry appeared on General Hospital as an English con man in 1984. After he was involved in musical productions, he began appearing on Romance. After playing the lead role after the departure of Scott Bakula, he went on to appear in numerous Brady Bunch reunions.
After numerous roles, Barry has spent his later years developing a cabaret act, paying tribute to his past. He continues to tour with Barry Williams and the Travelers, his music group.
Barry Williams’s latest projects include Lending Christmas, a 2021 Christmas movie where he acted alongside former Brady Bunch co-stars.
Net Worth and Salary
Barry Williams has a net worth of $6 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. Barry accumulated his wealth through acting roles, he began acting as a child actor. He has remained active in the entertainment sector over the years, enabling him to grow his wealth.
The actor has not revealed the salary from many roles. But for his role in Brady Bunch, each child actor earned $1100 at the peak of the show. While the show continues to experience success years later, the cast members do not benefit significantly from the show.