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What's the Cast of 'The Brady Bunch' up to These Days?

Here's where your favorite characters are today.

Headshot of Charlotte ChiltonBy Charlotte Chilton
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The Brady Bunch taught us so many life lessons: Honesty is the best policy, always be nice to your siblings, and most importantly, never (ever!) throw a football in the house. In honor of the show's 50th anniversary of the first episode, let's take a look at what the cast and iconic guest stars have been up to since the series ended.

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THEN: Florence Henderson

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Florence Henderson worked on various television programs at the start of her career, but none were as notable as her role of Carol Brady. Henderson played a widowed mother of three young girls who remarries and forms the Brady Bunch.

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NOW: Florence Henderson

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Sadly, Florence Henderson passed away in 2016. Over the years, the actress was a constant on television, guest-starring mainly as herself or as Carol Brady.

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THEN: Robert Reed

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After landing Mike Brady, the stern yet understanding Brady patriarch, Robert Reed became known as one of the most beloved characters in TV history.

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NOW: Robert Reed

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After the show ended, he worked on various shows and movies for television, like Rich Man, Poor Man, for which he was nominated for an Emmy. Unfortunately, Robert passed away in 1992.

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THEN: Maureen McCormick

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Before joining the cast, Maureen had small roles on popular shows like Bewitched and I Dream of Jeannie. On The Brady Bunch, Maureen played everyone's favorite know-it-all big sister, Marcia Brady.

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NOW: Maureen McCormick

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She reprised her role as Marcia for the network's various spinoffs and reunions, but Maureen's battle with cocaine and quaalude addiction halted her career. The actress got sober in the early '80s and has since written a best-selling memoir about the experience, called Here's the Story.

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THEN: Barry Williams

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Barry Williams was cast as the eldest Brady son when he was thirteen years old. By that time, the young actor had already appeared on shows like Mission Impossible, The Mod Squad, and The Invaders.

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NOW: Barry Williams

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After the show's cancellation, the actor took roles in musical theater and starred on General Hospital. Today, Barry is primarily known for riding the wave of nostalgia, releasing an autobiography Growing Up Brady, which was adapted into a movie. As the oldest surviving cast member, the former child star regularly attends Brady-centric events.

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THEN: Eve Plumb

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Eve appeared in small roles on TV shows like, Gunsmoke, Lassie, and Family Affair at the beginning of her career. On The Brady Bunch, she took the classic role of the show's middle daughter, Jan Brady.

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The actress caused controversy when she was the only original cast member who declined to appear on the reunion variety show, The Brady Bunch Variety Hour in 1976. She was replaced with someone who was commonly referred to as "fake Jan." Eve's acted since her days as Jan, but discovered her talent and passion for painting as a teen and is an avid painter to this day.

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THEN: Christopher Knight

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At only 10 years old, Christopher Knight stole fans' hearts as the middle Brady brother, Peter.

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NOW: Christopher Knight

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After a successful career in the computer industry, Christopher founded a number of companies in the 1990s — the actor headed back into the spotlight when he joined VH1's The Surreal Life. It was on this show that he met model Adrienne Curry, whom he married and starred in the reality show Married to Brady with. The couple have since divorced and Christopher remarried in 2016.

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THEN: Susan Olsen

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Susan Olsen rounded out the Brady girls as the youngest daughter. Her character, Cindy, had many storylines that dealt with her being the baby of the family.

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NOW: Susan Olsen

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No longer sporting Cindy Brady's signature curls, Susan has since worked as a graphic designer, animal activist, radio host, and appeared on a few reality tv shows. In 2009, she released a coffee table book highlighting the cast's variety show years, called Love to Love You Bradys: The Bizarre Story of The Brady Bunch Variety Hours.

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THEN: Mike Lookinland

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Before Mike Lookinland played the mischievous and youngest Brady boy, Bobby, the child actor starred in TV commercials.

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NOW: Mike Lookinland

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After the show, Mike worked on several movies and television shows before opting to stand on the other side of the lens as a camera operator. The former child actor is now retired from show business and lives in Utah.

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THEN: Ann B. Davis

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Ann B. Davis was already a household name in comedy before joining the sitcom as America's favorite housekeeper, Alice.

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NOW: Ann B. Davis

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Although Ann passed away in 2014, her comedic spirit never dwindled. The actress continued to work until her final years — joining her cast members at reunion events and appearing in commercials.

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THEN: Robbie Rist

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Robbie made his debut on season 5 of the beloved sitcom when writers were desperate for new material. His character, cousin Oliver, served as the cute yet clumsy solution.

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NOW: Robbie Rist

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Robbie continued acting and went on to star in the 1990s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise. He is now the cohost of a cooking podcast called "The Spoon."

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