Robbie Rist

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Biography

He is perhaps best-recalled for his recurring roles as Cousin Oliver on ABC's "The Brady Bunch" and as the adopted son of Ted Baxter on "The Mary Tyler Moore Show". Rist had a featured role as a neighbor on the NBC drama "Lucas Tanner" (1974-75) and co-starred with Herb Edelman in the children's series "Big John, Little John" (NBC, 1976-77). By the 1980s, he was provided voices for characters in animated programs as well as developing a …
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Job Title

Actor

Born

April 4, 1964

Career Milestones

Co-starred with Herb Edelman in the NBC children's fantasy series "Big John, Little John"

Fronted the punk band Wonderboy; recorded three albums (to date)

Had featured role on the NBC series "Lucas Tanner" (NBC)

Made over 100 TV appearances as a child performer on shows such as "The Brady Bunch" (as cousin Oliver) and "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" (as Ted Baxter's adopted son)

Performed in live shows on tour in Israel; enjoyed top ratings and teen adulation in that country

Raised in the San Fernando Valley, CA, area

1974

Feature film acting debut, "Memory of Us"

1984

Sang, wrote songs, produced music for show "Kidd Video"

1986

Co-starred in "Iron Eagle"

1990

Voiced the character of Michaelangelo in "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles"

1995

Provided a charcter voice in the animated film "Balto"