In the 1980s, he became a TV star with a hit sitcom, but shocked everyone by walking away from Hollywood. Initially aspiring to be a surgeon, he began acting at 9 and rose to fame in his teens. However, by 17, a spiritual awakening changed his life, shifting his priorities.
As his faith deepened, he faced tension on set, with some worried about his beliefs affecting the show’s success. He also grew disillusioned with Hollywood’s darker side. At 20, he married a co-star, and they raised six children, four through adoption.
Eventually, he moved to Tennessee, focusing on faith and family rather than fame. By 2024, as a grandfather, he reflected on a life led by conviction, showing that the boldest roles are those we choose off-screen.
