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American actor and singer (1950–2017)

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12

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  • Close to You
  • Blamed
  • Never Too Late
  • Dark
  • Haughnt

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Type
Person
Gender
Male
Origin
United States
Active from
1982-07-07
hip hop

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90,992
Total plays
584,581

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David Bruce Cassidy (born April 12, 1950, and died November 21, 2017) was an American actor, singer, songwriter and guitarist. David is the only son of Jack Cassidy, a Broadway actor of note from the 1950s and 1960s, and his first wife Evelyn Ward. He is the older half-brother of Jack and his second wife Shirley Jones' sons Shaun, Patrick and Ryan. Cassidy is perhaps best known for his role as Shirley Jones' eldest son, Keith Partridge, on the popular 1970s musical/situation comedy, The Partr

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Born
David Bruce Cassidy , ( 1950-04-12 ) April 12, 1950, New York City , U.S.
Died
November 21, 2017 (2017-11-21) (aged 67) , Fort Lauderdale, Florida , U.S.
Occupations
Actor singer songwriter
Years active
1968–2017
Spouses
Kay Lenz ​ ​ ( married</span>"}]]}'>m. 1977 ; divorced</span>"}]]}'>div. 1983 ) ​ Meryl Tanz ​ ​ ( married</span>"}]]}'>m. 1984 ; divorced</span>"}]]}'>div. c. 1988</span>"}]]}'>1987 ) ​ Sue Shifrin ​ ​ ( married</span>"}]]}'>m. 1991 ; divorced</span>"}]]}'>div. 2016 ) ​
Children
2, including Katie Cassidy
Parents
Jack Cassidy Evelyn Ward
Family
Shirley Jones (stepmother) Elliot Silverstein (stepfather) Shaun Cassidy (half-brother) Patrick Cassidy (half-brother) Ryan Cassidy (half-brother)
Genres
Pop rock
Instruments
Vocals guitar piano drums
Labels
Bell Curb Arista Enigma RCA Slamajama Records Scotti Bros. Starblend Records Universal Music
Formerly of
The Partridge Family
Website
davidcassidy .com

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Official website
www.davidcassidy.com
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David Cassidy 7 Allan Warren.jpg
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David Cassidy
date of birth
1950-04-12
start of work period
1969-00-00
date of death
2017-11-21
birth name
David Bruce Cassidy
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David Cassidy
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David Bruce Cassidy (April 12, 1950 – November 21, 2017) was an American actor and musician. While he was best known in the United States for his role as Keith Partridge in the 1970s musical-sitcom The Partridge Family, he was an international success in his solo career as a singer. For a period, he was the highest-paid entertainer in the world.

After completing high school, Cassidy pursued acting and music. His career took off after he signed with Universal Studios in 1969, and he received roles in several TV series. Cassidy's major breakthrough came in 1970 with his portrayal of Keith Partridge on The Partridge Family, which brought him stardom and made him a 1970s teen idol. Cassidy also pursued a solo music career that led to international acclaim; his hit singles included "Cherish" and "How Can I Be Sure". Cassidy also acted in film, on television, and in musical theater.

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