What is Danny Bonaduce's Net Worth and Salary?
Danny Bonaduce is an American television and radio personality, professional wrestler, and former child actor. With a net worth of $5 million, he is best known for his role as Danny Partridge in the sitcom series The Partridge Family.
Over the years, Bonaduce has explored various careers, including radio and wrestling. In 2007, he joined The Adam Carolla Show and later hosted his own segment, Broadcasting Bonaduce, until the station changed formats in 2009. He also hosted the morning drive time on WYSP in Philadelphia until its closure in 2011.
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Early Life
Born on August 13, 1959, in Broomall, Pennsylvania, Danny Bonaduce was introduced to the entertainment industry by his father, TV writer and producer Joseph Bonaduce, known for shows like The Dick Van Dyke Show and One Day at a Time. However, their relationship was marred by emotional and physical abuse.
Acting Career
Bonaduce's acting career began with a minor role in Bewitched before he landed the role of Danny Partridge in The Partridge Family at the age of 10. His performance earned him a Former Child Star "Lifetime Achievement Award" from the Young Artist Foundation. During the show's run from 1970 to 1974, he also appeared in Corvette Summer and the TV series CHiPs.
After struggling with substance abuse in the 1980s, Bonaduce made a comeback in the 1990s with guest roles in popular series like Married…with Children, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, and Monk. He hosted his own talk show, Danny!, in 1995 and co-hosted The Other Half alongside Mario Lopez, Dick Clark, and Dr. Jan Adams.
In 2005, Bonaduce starred in the VH1 reality show Breaking Bonaduce, which documented his tumultuous marriage. He later appeared as a guest, judge, and commentator on reality shows like I Know My Kid's a Star and TruTV Presents: World's Dumbest.
Other Professional Pursuits
Bonaduce transitioned to radio in the 1980s, working at stations across the country. He hosted The Danny Bonaduce Show from 1994 to 1996 in Chicago and co-hosted a show in Detroit from 1996 to 1998. He rejoined radio in Los Angeles in 2007 and later worked as a morning show co-host in Seattle in 2011.
In addition to radio, Bonaduce developed an interest in combat sports, earning a black belt in karate and participating in boxing and wrestling events. He made his wrestling debut in 1994 and participated in various wrestling and boxing matches, including charity events where he faced Donny Osmond and Barry Williams, winning both bouts.
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Personal Life
Bonaduce has been married three times. His first marriage to Setsuko Hattori ended in divorce in 1988. He then married Gretchen Hillmar after a blind date in 1990, and the couple had two children before divorcing in 2007. The marriage, lasting over 16 years, was featured in the reality show Breaking Bonaduce.
In 2010, Bonaduce married Amy Railsback, a former substitute teacher who now manages his career. The couple splits their time between homes in Seattle and Los Angeles.
Legal Encounters
In his early 30s, Bonaduce faced several legal issues, including a 1990 arrest in Florida for attempting to buy cocaine and a 1991 arrest for robbery and battery. In a more publicized incident, he was involved in an onstage altercation with Survivor contestant Jonny Fairplay at the Fox Reality Awards. Charges against Bonaduce were dropped as he acted in self-defense.
Real Estate
In March 2019, Bonaduce and his wife listed a Hollywood condo for $1.05 million, which they had purchased for $825,000 in 2007. They also own a home in Los Feliz, California, which has been listed for $5 million and was initially bought for $2.6 million. Additionally, in September 2023, they sold a home in Seattle for $1.5 million.
