Dante Daniel "
Danny"
Bonaduce (born August 13, 1959) is an American
radioA radio personality is a person with an on-air position in radio broadcasting. A radio personality can be someone who introduces and discusses various genres of music, hosts a talk show that may take calls from listeners, or someone whose primary responsibility is to give news, weather, sports or...
/television personality,
comedianA comedian or comic is a person who seeks to entertain members of an audience, primarily by making them laugh. This might be through jokes or amusing situations, or acting a fool, as in slapstick, or employing prop comedy...
, professional wrestler, and former
child actorThe term child actor is generally applied to a child acting in motion pictures or television, but also to an adult who began his or her acting career as a child; to avoid confusion the latter is also called a former child actor...
who, as an adult, became known for his tumultuous personal life. Bonaduce, born in
Broomall, PennsylvaniaBroomall is a census-designated place in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 11,046 at the 2000 census. The community was named after John Martin Broomall, a 19th century U.S...
, is the son of veteran TV writer/producer Joseph Bonaduce (
The Dick Van Dyke Show,
Mayberry RFD,
One Day At A Time,
Good Times), the naturally redheaded Bonaduce gained prominence as a
child actorThe term child actor is generally applied to a child acting in motion pictures or television, but also to an adult who began his or her acting career as a child; to avoid confusion the latter is also called a former child actor...
of the 1970s, co-starring as Danny Partridge, the wisecracking middle son of the singing pop band (headed by
Shirley JonesShirley Mae Jones is an American singer and actress of stage, film and television. She starred as wholesome characters in a number of well-known musical films, such as Oklahoma!, Carousel, and The Music Man. She won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for playing a prostitute in Elmer...
), on the sitcom/television series
The Partridge FamilyThe Partridge Family was an American television sitcom about a widowed mother and her five children who embarked on a music career. The family lived in San Pueblo, a small fictional town in Northern California...
.
Bonaduce was part of
The Adam Carolla ShowThe Adam Carolla Show was a syndicated morning radio program, which began airing on January 3, 2006 and ended on February 20, 2009. The show was produced by CBS Radio as part of its Free FM format, and was based out of KLSX in Los Angeles...
in 2007, and in 2008 was given a daily one-hour solo spot known as
Broadcasting Bonaduce which was broadcast locally on the
L.A.Los Ángeles is the capital of the province of Biobío, in the municipality of the same name, in Region VIII , in the center-south of Chile. It is located between the Laja and Biobío rivers. The population is 123.445 inhabitants...
-based
KLSXKAMP-FM 97.1 FM, known on-air as 97.1 AMP Radio, is a Top 40 radio station in Los Angeles, California. The station is owned by CBS Radio.The station had long been known as KLSX before the call sign changed on June 30, 2009.-Early history:...
station. As of February 20, 2009,
Broadcasting Bonaduce was removed from the show's programming as
KLSXKAMP-FM 97.1 FM, known on-air as 97.1 AMP Radio, is a Top 40 radio station in Los Angeles, California. The station is owned by CBS Radio.The station had long been known as KLSX before the call sign changed on June 30, 2009.-Early history:...
changed its format from talk to Top 40. Since November 10, 2008, he has hosted the morning drive spot on
WYSPWYSP is a radio station broadcasting a classic rock format. Referred to on-air as "94 WYSP", the station broadcasts on the 94.1 FM frequency in the Philadelphia area. WYSP is owned by CBS Radio. Its studios are on the 9th floor of 400 Market Street in Center City Philadelphia. The station's...
in Philadelphia.
Personal life
By his own account, Bonaduce grew up in a dysfunctional family, with physical and emotional abuse from his father. Early fame was achieved by Bonaduce at the age of ten in the television series
The Partridge Family, starring as Danny Partridge. Bonaduce's wisecracking Danny was a constant bane of the family's manager, played by Dave Madden. Bonaduce has said that he owes a lot to Madden, who took him into his home during his family's domestic strife. He also had a close relationship with co-star Shirley Jones. However, following the end of the series, Bonaduce's late teens and twenties saw drug abuse and a period of homelessness. Bonaduce is of
Northern ItalianNorthern Italy is a wide cultural, historical and geographical definition, without any administrative worth, used to indicate the northern part of the Italian nation...
heritage.
In 1985, Bonaduce married real estate agent Setsuko Hattori. They divorced in 1988. On November 4, 1990, Bonaduce met his second wife, Gretchen Hillmer, on a
blind dateA blind date is a date where the people involved have not met each other previously.The match could have been arranged by mutual friends, relatives or by a dating system....
and the two were married the same day. They had two children together, Isabella and Dante. Bonaduce credits Gretchen with building up his diminished self-image, which had been assailed by both chemical abuse and an arrest for assaulting a male transvestite. On April 9, 2007, it was announced that a divorce petition had been filed by Gretchen; irreconcilable differences were cited on the petition.
He is currently engaged to Amy Railsback; Railsback, who is 23 years Bonaduce's junior, was formerly a substitute school teacher but now manages Bonaduce's career full-time. They have been together since April 2007 and homes are shared by the pair in Hollywood and Philadelphia. Bonaduce's neighbor is
Vivian CampbellVivian Patrick Campbell is a Northern Irish rock guitarist and a member of Def Leppard...
of
Def LeppardDef Leppard are an English rock band from Sheffield, who formed in 1977 as part of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal movement. Largely on the strength of their albums Pyromania and Hysteria, Def Leppard became one of the top-selling rock bands throughout the 1980s, selling over 65 million albums...
.
In an episode of
A&EA&E is a cable and satellite television network with headquarters in Manhattan and offices in Stamford, Atlanta, Detroit, Los Angeles, Chicago, and London. A&E stands for Arts & Entertainment, which, for many years, was in the channel's full title...
's
BiographyBiography is a documentary television series. Originally a half-hour filmed series produced for syndication by David Wolper in 1962-63 and hosted by Mike Wallace, the A&E Network later re-ran it and has produced new episodes since 1987...
first telecast in 2006, Bonaduce's past problems with drug and alcohol addiction were openly discussed.
Personal appearances in television, radio, and at public events are frequently made by Bonaduce. In April, Bonaduce stated he is a Republican, but didn't vote Republican in the election of 2008.
Acting
In the television series
The Partridge FamilyThe Partridge Family was an American television sitcom about a widowed mother and her five children who embarked on a music career. The family lived in San Pueblo, a small fictional town in Northern California...
, the role of Danny Partridge was played by Bonaduce, a member of the musical Partridge family, a band and family that toured the country in their oddly-painted old school bus. The bass guitar was played by Danny Partridge. The backbone of the band's sound was provided by the rhythm section led by Danny and also comprised of percussionist siblings Tracy and Chris.
Bonaduce's
eponymous debutAn eponym is the name of a person, whether real or fictitious, after which a particular place, tribe, era, discovery, or other item is named or thought to be named. One who is referred to as eponymous is someone who gives his or her name to something, e.g...
LP was released in 1973 by Lion Records, a subsidiary label of
MGM RecordsMGM Records was a record label started by the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer film studio in 1946, for the purpose of releasing soundtrack albums of their musical films...
. Bonaduce has admitted that his vocals can barely be heard on the album; most of the singing was provided by
Bruce RobertsBruce Roberts is a singer and songwriter. In 1995 he released the album Intimacy which featured musical and vocal contributions by many notable artists...
.
Bonaduce made several movies during and after the run of
The Partridge Family. Perhaps the most memorable of his films was
Corvette SummerCorvette Summer is an American film, released in 1978 starring Mark Hamill and Annie Potts. It tells the story of a lonely, car-obsessed California teenager and the theft of his beloved customized Corvette Stingray.-Plot summary:...
(released in 1978), starring Mark Hammill (of
Star WarsStar Wars is an epic space opera franchise initially conceived by George Lucas. The first film in the franchise was originally released on May 25, 1977, by 20th Century Fox, and became a worldwide pop culture phenomenon, spawning two immediate sequels, released at three-year intervals...
fame.) Hammill and Bonaduce played high school students who went in search of a stolen customized Corvette Stingray. Bonaduce also made guest appearances on several TV shows, including multiple appearances on the popular police dramedy
CHiPsCHiPs is an American television drama series produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios that originally aired on NBC from September 15, 1977 to June 17, 1983. CHiPs followed the lives of two motorcycle police officers of the California Highway Patrol...
. His career withered in the early 1980s.
Bonaduce made a cameo appearance in a 1994 episode of
Married... with ChildrenMarried... with Children or Married with Children is an American sitcom about a dysfunctional family living in Chicago that lasted 11 seasons. The show, notable for being the first prime time television series to air on Fox, debuted on April 5, 1987, and aired its final first-run broadcast on June...
along with
Partridge Family costar
Dave MaddenDave Madden is a Canadian actor. He was born in Sarnia, Ontario, but was raised in Terre Haute, Indiana.- Career :Madden first gained notice as a milk-drinking, confetti-throwing sad sack on Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In from 1968-69. However, he became better known for his role as Reuben Kincaid, the...
; he has also guest-starred on
CSI: Crime Scene InvestigationCSI: Crime Scene Investigation is an American crime drama television series, which premiered on CBS on October 6, 2000. The show was created by Anthony E. Zuiker and produced by Jerry Bruckheimer...
, Season 7 Episodes 1 and 2 and the fourth season of
The Drew Carey ShowThe Drew Carey Show is an American sitcom that aired on ABC from 1995 to 2004 and was known for its "everyman" characters and themes...
as the son of
Shirley JonesShirley Mae Jones is an American singer and actress of stage, film and television. She starred as wholesome characters in a number of well-known musical films, such as Oklahoma!, Carousel, and The Music Man. She won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for playing a prostitute in Elmer...
' character.. Bonaduce has appeared as himself on the detective series
MonkMonk is an American crime drama, created by Andy Breckman and starring Tony Shalhoub as the titular Adrian Monk. It is primarily a mystery series, although the show also features broadly comic touches. The show debuted on July 12, 2002, on the USA Network...
, and on the show
GirlfriendsGirlfriends is an American sitcom that premiered on September 11, 2000 on UPN and aired on UPN's successor network, The CW, before being cancelled in 2008.The final episode aired on February 11, 2008. The theme song to Girlfriends is sung by R&B musician Angie Stone...
. Bonaduce guest-starred with J. D. Roth (who he would later reunite with for
Breaking Bonaduce) on an episode of
Sex Wars. In 1999, Bonaduce appeared in the Christmas episode, "Sabrina, Nipping at Your Nose", of
Sabrina, the Teenage WitchSabrina the Teenage Witch is a comic book series published by Archie Comics about the adventures of a teenage fictional character named Sabrina Spellman. The character was created by writer George Gladir and artist Dan DeCarlo. The comic's characters have also appeared in various other media...
, after Salem buys a Twelve Days of Christmas package at the 89 Cents Store, Bonaduce appears sitting in a pear tree, which Salem then exclaims, "Danny Bonaduce! This is the best "Partridge" in a pear tree I could ask for!".
Hosting and presenting
But by the late 1980s, Bonaduce had become an on-air
radio personalityA radio personality is a person with an on-air position in radio broadcasting. A radio personality can be someone who introduces and discusses various genres of music, hosts a talk show that may take calls from listeners, or someone whose primary responsibility is to give news, weather, sports or...
. In the early 1990s
David CassidyDavid Bruce Cassidy is an American actor, singer, songwriter and guitarist. He is best known for his role as Shirley Jones's eldest son, Keith Partridge, in the 1970s musical/sitcom The Partridge Family from 1970 to 1974...
signed Bonaduce on as his opening act.
His own syndicated talk-show,
The Danny Bonaduce Show was hosted by Bonaduce in 1996. It was during this time that most of the cast of
The Partridge Family was brought together by Bonaduce for a reunion show on his own program, including last season regular Ricky Segall and the show's executive producer Bob Claver.
Susan DeySusan Dey is an American actress, known primarily for her roles in film and television.She was born Susan Hallock Smith, and later adopted her mother's maiden name as her professional name...
was unable to attend, but called into the show and reminisced with Bonaduce for a few minutes.
David CassidyDavid Bruce Cassidy is an American actor, singer, songwriter and guitarist. He is best known for his role as Shirley Jones's eldest son, Keith Partridge, in the 1970s musical/sitcom The Partridge Family from 1970 to 1974...
was also absent as he was working on a new album at the time, which made it impossible for the program to be participated in by Cassidy.
Bonaduce was co-host of
The Other HalfThe Other Half is an American daytime talk show which aired in syndication between 2001 and 2003. The show was hosted by music and game show host Dick Clark, former child actors Mario Lopez and Danny Bonaduce, and cosmetic surgeon Dr. Jan Adams . It was intended as a male counterpart to the...
, a daytime
talk showA talk show or chat show is a television or radio program where one person or group of people come together to discuss various topics put forth by a talk show host...
positioned as a complementary show to
The ViewThe View is an American talk show broadcast on American Broadcasting Company as part of ABC Daytime. Created by Barbara Walters and Bill Geddie, who both also serve as the show's executive producers, the program features a panel of women as co-hosts...
, on which he starred with
Mario LopezMario Lopez, Jr. is an American actor of Mexican descent who has appeared on several television series, in films and on Broadway. He is best-known for his portrayal of the character Albert Clifford A.C...
, Dick Clark, and cosmetic surgeon Dr. Jan Adams (who was later replaced by actor
Dorian GregoryDorian Gregory is an American actor most notable for playing Darryl Morris on the television show Charmed, and as the fourth and final permanent host of Soul Train, replacing Shemar Moore.-Background:...
). The show aired from 2001 to 2003. During this time, he was also a Hollywood correspondent for the Australian morning show
TodayToday, often referred to as The Today Show, is an Australian breakfast television program. The show has been broadcast live by the Nine Network each morning since 1982, recently celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2007...
.
In 2007, Bonaduce was the host and judge of the show
I Know My Kid's a StarI Know My Kid's a Star is an American competitive reality television TV show starring Danny Bonaduce of the 1970s TV show The Partridge Family as host and primary judge. Casting agent Marki Costello stars as co-host and secondary judge...
, a reality show on VH1 featuring parents and children trying to break into show business. He also appeared as a judge on the Australian version
My Kid's a StarMy Kid's a Star is a Australian reality/talent show program based on the American series I Know My Kid's a Star. Hosted by Cameron Daddo, it started airing during prime time on the Nine Network from April 9, 2008 in a 60 minute format...
.
Bonaduce has been known to take a particular interest in the political scene and enjoys appearing as a featured guest on television news channels. He is a strong supporter of
capital punishmentCapital punishment or the death penalty, is the execution of a person by judicial process as a punishment for an offense. Crimes that can result in a death penalty are known as capital crimes or capital offences....
and a strong military. He has made several controversial statements regarding left-wing or liberal celebrities. On
Fox NewsThe Fox News Channel , commonly referred to as Fox or Fox News, is a major American cable news and satellite channel owned by the Fox Entertainment Group, a subsidiary of News Corporation. As of April 2009, it is available to 102 million households in the U.S...
, Bonaduce stated that
Jane FondaJane Fonda is an American actress, writer, political activist, former fashion model and fitness guru. She rose to fame in the 1960s with films such as Barbarella and Cat Ballou and, excluding a 15 year hiatus, has appeared in films ever since. She has won two Academy Awards and received several...
should have been shot for treason for her role in support of the Vietnamese authorities during the
Vietnam WarThe Vietnam War or the Second Indochina War was a Cold War military conflict that occurred in Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia from 1959 to 30 April 1975...
. He also stated on
MSNBCMSNBC is a cable news channel based in the United States and available in both the US and Canada. Its name is a combination of "MSN" and "NBC"....
's
Scarborough CountryScarborough Country was an opinion/analysis show broadcast on MSNBC Monday - Thursday at 9 P.M. ET. It was hosted by former congressman Joe Scarborough ....
that "personally I think at this point if anyone had a rope thick enough, I think that Rosie should be strung up for treason", referring to
Rosie O'DonnellRoseann "Rosie" O'Donnell is an American stand-up comedian, actress, singer, author and media personality. She has also been a magazine editor and continues to be a celebrity blogger, LGBT rights activist, television producer and collaborative partner in the LGBT family vacation company R Family...
.
Bonaduce, admitting his own less-than-stellar track record, gets the last laugh as a commentator for TruTV's
The Smoking Gun Presents: World's Dumbest...The Smoking Gun Presents: World's Dumbest... is a cable television series produced by Meetinghouse Productions, Inc. and is airing on truTV. Originally known as World's Dumbest Criminals, it is a weekly countdown that takes a comedic look at the 20 half-witted and offbeat events caught on camera...
. On the show, he ripped off one of his own eyebrows on-screen.
Bonaduce appeared in a Christmas Day episode of
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, where much of the mob was connected to The Twelve Days of Christmas including Bonaduce as the "partridge in a pear tree" in reference to Danny Partridge.
Reality television
On September 8, 2005, it was announced that Bonaduce would be starring in
Breaking BonaduceBreaking Bonaduce is a reality series on VH1 that starred former child actor Danny Bonaduce and his wife Gretchen. The series premiered on September 11, 2005 with the tagline, "You have every right to slow down and watch."-Overview:...
, a
reality televisionReality television is a genre of television programming that presents purportedly unscripted dramatic or humorous situations, documents actual events, and usually features ordinary people instead of professional actors...
show on
VH1VH1 is an American cable television network based in New York City...
. In one famous scene, Bonaduce gulped down a
bottleA bottle is a container with a neck that is narrower than the body and a "mouth." Bottles are often made of glass, clay, plastic, aluminum or other impervious materials, and typically used to store liquids such as water, milk, soft drinks, beer, wine, cooking oil, medicine, shampoo, ink and chemicals...
of
vodkaVodka is a clear distilled liquor composed of water and ethyl alcohol, made from a fermented substance of either grain, rye, wheat, potatoes, or sugar beet molasses; it also might contain trace amounts of other substances, either a flavour or unintended impurities...
, and then he raced across the
highwayA highway is a main road for travel by the public between important destinations, such as cities and states. Highway designs vary widely and can range from a two-lane road without margins to a multi-lane, grade separated motorway. In English and U.S...
on his
scooter-Vehicles:* Air scooter, an ultralight helicopter of co-axial rotor configuration produced by the AirScooter Corporation* Diving scooter , an item of diving equipment used by scuba divers to increase their range while underwater* Ice scooter , a small, light vehicle able to travel quickly across...
.
In August 2006, it was announced that Bonaduce would host the
tabloid-themedA tabloid is an industry term for a smaller newspaper format per spread; to a weekly or semi-weekly alternative newspaper that focuses on local-interest stories and entertainment, often distributed free of charge ; or to a newspaper that tends to sensationalize and emphasize or exaggerate or...
game showA game show is a type of television program in which members of the public or celebrities, sometimes as part of a team, play a game which involves answering questions or solving problems usually for money and/or prizes. On some shows contestants compete against other players or another team while...
named
StarfaceStarface was an American television game show which ran on GSN on August 1, 2006 to November 4, 2006. Reruns aired until January 2007.-Format:...
, airing on the
Game Show NetworkGSN is an American cable television and direct broadcast satellite channel dedicated to game shows and casino game shows. The channel was launched on December 1, 1994. Its slogan is "Play Every Day"...
.
Also in August 2006, it was announced that Bonaduce would appear in two episodes of
Gene Simmons Family JewelsGene Simmons Family Jewels is an American reality television series that premiered on A&E on August 7, 2006. The show follows the life of KISS bassist and vocalist Gene Simmons, his longtime partner Shannon Tweed, and their two children, Nick and Sophie...
. In the first episode, Bonaduce helped
Shannon TweedShannon Lee Tweed is a Canadian actress and model. One of the most successful actresses of mainstream erotica, she is identified with the genre of the erotic thriller.-Early life:...
to determine if Simmons could possibly defeat a lie detector. In the second episode, Bonaduce is in studio with
Adam CarollaAdam Carolla is an American radio and television host, comedian, and actor. He is the host of The Adam Carolla Podcast, before which he hosted a weekday morning radio program broadcast from Los Angeles and syndicated by CBS Radio until his home station changed formats...
when Simmons is hooked up to a
lie detector"Lie Detector" is a CD single by The Reverend Horton Heat. It was released in October of 1998 on Sub Pop.-Personnel:*Jim "Reverend Horton" Heath - lead vocals, guitar*Jimbo Wallace - upright bass, vocals*Scott Churilla - drums, vocals...
. Bonaduce asks several questions to Simmons and then asks questions to Shannon when she eventually is hooked up to the machine.
When Bonaduce received an "award" from
The SoupThe Soup is an E! Entertainment Television weekly series. It is a revamped version of Talk Soup that focuses on recaps of various pop culture and television show moments of the week...
, he refused to read his speech, then kissed the host,
Joel McHaleJoel Edward McHale is an American comedian, television personality and actor. Since 2004 he has been the host of The Soup, a weekly comedy series that airs on E!. McHale also stars as Jeff Winger in Community, which premiered in September 2009.-Early life:McHale was born in Rome, Italy, the middle...
. This was not scripted.
Altercation with Jonny Fairplay
On October 2, 2007, Bonaduce was involved in an altercation with infamous Survivor show participant Jon "Jonny Fairplay" Dalton during the
Fox Reality AwardsThe Fox Reality Awards is an awards show that has been broadcast by the Fox Reality Channel since 2006. As the name implies, the awards honor achievements in reality television.-Favorite Fight:...
. Dalton was on stage towards the end of the awards show, which resulted in him being booed by the audience. This seemed to perplex Dalton. Bonaduce walked on stage and explained that the audience reaction was "because they hate you", and then Bonaduce walked off the stage without another word.
Dalton evidently interpreted this comment as a provocation and called Bonaduce back, saying something to him which the stage microphones did not pick up. Dalton then jumped into Bonaduce's arms, straddled him and repeatedly thrust his crotch into him, supposedly as a joke.
Bonaduce was shocked by Dalton's unprovoked actions, and stated later that he was uncomfortable with Dalton's hands near his throat. Bonaduce adjusted his balance and his grip on Dalton and then threw him up and over his head. Dalton hit the stage floor face first.
Bonaduce later stated the two had met occasionally beforehand, and that he had never liked Dalton--due mostly to the fact that Dalton, in true "Jonny Fairplay" form, had lied about his grandmother's death during his first run on
SurvivorSurvivor is an American version of the Survivor reality television game show, itself derived from the Swedish television series Expedition Robinson originally created in 1997 by Charlie Parsons, and first broadcast in May 2000. Mark Burnett produces the American series. Its host is the former game...
. The two had never previously had any negative altercations or words. While Bonaduce did not believe Dalton was significantly hurt at the time,
TMZ.comTMZ.com is a celebrity news website which debuted in December 2005, and is a collaboration between AOL and Telepictures Productions, a division of Warner Bros....
reported that Fairplay bled significantly, lost some teeth and suffered a broken toe. Dalton may also have struggled with firefighters and/or medics trying to assist him. It is unclear whether Dalton, who is known to drink heavily at times, was under the influence of any substances.
Dalton chose to press charges and the police opened a felony battery investigation. Bonaduce was named as a suspect. On October 5, 2007, the L.A. district attorney's office concluded that there was insufficient evidence to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that Bonaduce had committed battery because Dalton had initiated the contact and Bonaduce had acted in self-defense.
Boxing
As an adult, Bonaduce, who is a
black beltBlack Belt may refer to:*Black belt , an indication of attainment of a high rank of skill in martial arts**Black Belt Magazine, a magazine covering martial arts news, technique, and notable individuals*Black Belt Black Belt may refer to:*Black belt (martial arts), an indication of attainment of a...
in
Tang Soo DoTang Soo Do is a Korean martial art promoted by Hwang Kee that has roots in various styles of martial arts, including Shotokan karate, taekkyeon, and in some schools Shaolin kung fu....
, boxed
Donny OsmondDonald Clark "Donny" Osmond is an American singer, musician, actor and former teen idol. Osmond has also been a talk show and game show host, record producer, race car driver, and author. He is known for being half of the brother-sister singing act Donny & Marie and a member of the "Osmond...
in a charity event and later boxed former
BradyThe Brady Bunch is an American television sitcom. starring Robert Reed, Florence Henderson, and Ann B. Davis, which revolves around a large blended family...
,
Barry WilliamsBarry William Blenkhorn , known professionally as Barry Williams, is an American actor best known for his role as Greg Brady in the ABC television series The Brady Bunch.-History:...
, in a separate event. Bonaduce won both contests, gaining a decision over Osmond and a
TKOA knockout is a winning criterion in several full-contact combat sports, such as boxing, kickboxing, Muay Thai, mixed martial arts, Karate and others sports involving striking...
over Williams. On June 11, 2007, it was announced that Bonaduce would box
attorneyA lawyer, according to Black's Law Dictionary, is "a person learned in the law; as an attorney, counsel or solicitor; a person licensed to practice law." Law is the system of rules of conduct established by the sovereign government of a society to correct wrongs, maintain stability, and deliver...
Robert ShapiroRobert Leslie Shapiro is an attorney, most notable for being part of the defense team which successfully defended O.J. Simpson from the charges that he murdered his ex-wife Nicole Brown and Ronald Goldman in 1994 .-Biography:Shapiro was born in Plainfield, New Jersey, United States, North...
for a charitable event.
On Sept. 13th, 2008, it was announced that "Reverend" Bob Levy had been defeated by Bonaduce by a TKO in the second 1 minute round of a planned 3 round fight. Prior to the event, Levy had slapped Bonaduce while visiting Bonaduce's dressing room
http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/phillygossip/Rev_Bob_Levy_slaps_Danny_Bonaduce.html. The circumstances leading to the altercation have not been clarified by a video of the moment, and Bonaduce, who has been noted for his temper, did not retaliate; however, the comic being confronted by Bonaduce is shown in the video.
It was announced in early January 2009 that Bonaduce would box against retired
baseballBaseball is a bat-and-ball sport played between two teams of nine players each. The goal is to score runs by hitting a thrown ball with a bat and touching a series of four bases arranged at the corners of a ninety-foot square, or diamond...
player
José CansecoJosé Canseco Capas, Jr. is a former outfielder and designated hitter in Major League Baseball, and is the identical twin brother of former major league player Ozzie Canseco. After retiring from baseball he's boxed twice and fought mixed martial arts once.-Early years:Canseco and his family left...
at a charity event in the Philadelphia area. He reportedly trained for the bout in
Sacramento, CaliforniaSacramento is the capital of the U.S. state of California, and the county seat of Sacramento County. Located along the Sacramento River and just south of the American River's confluence in California's expansive Central Valley. With a 2007 estimated population of 460,242, it is the seventh-largest...
with boxing great Angelo Nuñez. On January 24, 2009, it was announced that Bonaduce and Canseco had fought to a
majority drawA majority draw is an outcome in several full-contact combat sports, including boxing, mixed martial arts, and others sports involving striking. In a majority draw, two of the three judges agree that neither fighter won , while the third judge indicates one fighter being the clear winner on...
, even though Canseco outweighed Bonaduce by 100 lbs and had a one foot height advantage.
Professional wrestling
Bonaduce was a key player in the series
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.
In April 1994, it was announced that Bonaduce would be making his
professional wrestlingProfessional wrestling, or pro wrestling, is an athletic performing art where matches are prearranged by the promotion's booking staff. It is a non-competitive sport which contains strong elements of theatre, mock combat, and catch wrestling. Wrestling's origins date to 19th-century carnival...
debut in a "Dark Match" at the Spring Stampede in Chicago. On April 17, 1994, Bonaduce stepped into the squared circle at the Rosemont Horizon. His adversary was another 1970s TV star, the Brady Bunch's
Christopher KnightChristopher Anton Knight is an American actor best known for playing Peter Brady on the 1970s series, The Brady Bunch. He has since gone on to become a successful businessman and has enjoyed a semi-resurgence in the public eye with recent TV appearances. His father, Edward Knight, is also an actor...
. Bonaduce triumphed.
Bonaduce had his second professional wrestling match at
Total Nonstop Action WrestlingTotal Nonstop Action Wrestling , a privately controlled integrated-media and sports entertainment company, deals primarily in professional wrestling. It uses television, the Internet, and live events, with additional major revenue sources from product licensing and direct product sales...
's April
pay-per-viewPay-per-view provides a service by which a television audience can purchase events to view via private telecast of that event to their homes. The broadcaster shows the event at the same time to everyone ordering it...
event LockdownLockdown was a professional wrestling pay-per-view event produced by the Total Nonstop Action Wrestling promotion, which took place on April 19, 2009 at the Liacouras Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It was the fifth event under the Lockdown chronology...
against
Eric YoungJeremy Fritz is a Canadian professional wrestler, best known under his ring name Eric Young. He currently performs for Total Nonstop Action Wrestling where he is the current Legends Champion.-Career:...
, in which he lost.
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, former
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diva and winner of the 2005 Diva Search contest, was Bonaduce's personal trainer.
Writing
In 2002, Bonaduce released an autobiography,
Random Acts of Badness. It has been heralded as a smart, well-written comedic tragedy and was a New York Times bestseller.
In popular culture
Bonaduce is referenced in
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's song
12 Days of Christmas, where they replace the lyrics "and a partridge in a pear tree" with the "and a Danny Bonaduce." They also have a short conversation talking about him.
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