DAVID BRUCE CASSIDY

Born April 12, 1950
Married Kay Lenz (1977-1982); Meryl Tanz (1984-1986); Sue Shifrin (1991-present)
Children: Katherine Evelyn (1986), Beau Devin (1991)

Read David's full biography here.

David certainly isn't the only talented member of his family. Click on the tabs above to read about the other members of the Cassidy clan who've made their marks in show business!

JOHN EDWARD CASSIDY

Born March 5 1927, Richmond Hill, New York
Married Evelyn Ward (1948 -1956), Shirley Jones (1956- 1974)
Children: David Bruce (1950), Shaun Paul (1958), Patrick William (1962), Ryan John (1966)
Died December 12, 1976

Charming, debonair, and wonderfully talented, Jack Cassidy will always remain a memorable name in the entertainment world. Born March 5, 1927, John Edward Cassidy, better known as Jack, grew up in Richmond Hill, New York. He was the youngest child of Willie and Lottie Cassidy. His father was well respected as an engineer with the Long Island Railroad. At the tender age of fifteen, Jack quit school to pursue his acting career. In 1943, he appeared in his first Broadway show, cast in the chorus of "Something For The Boys". He went on to appear in small roles and as a chorus member in several stage productions. In years to come, Jack performed in many plays and musicals both on Broadway and with other local and touring stage productions. His first lead role was in Wish You Were Here followed in years to come with leading roles in Sandhog, She Loves Me, Fade Out, Fade In and It's A Bird...It's A Plane...It's Superman among others. In the 1950s and 60s, Jack's incredible voice was featured on 13 cast recordings of Broadway shows. Jack also proved enormously popular on the small screen, appearing in (to name just a few) The Andersonville Trial, Columbo, and June Moon. In 1967 Jack brought the unique character of "Jetman" to life on the short-lived but highly praised series He and She. He also contributed to the classic holiday animated special Mr. Magoo's Christmas Carol by providing the voice of Bob Cratchit.

In 1964, his career hit a high note when he was presented with a Tony Award for "Featured Actor In A Musical", acknowledging his role of Steven Kodaly in the Broadway production of She Loves Me. In the years to follow, Jack's work would be celebrated with nominations for three more Tonys (Fade Out, Fade In, It's A Bird...It's A Plane...It's Superman, and Maggie Flynn), as well as two Emmy nominations (for his work in The Andersonville Trial and He and She).

Jack Cassidy was married to actress Evelyn Ward from 1948 to 1956. Their son, David Bruce Cassidy, became a worldwide phenomenon in the 1970's as an actor and singer who displays an impressive fan base to this day. In 1956 Jack married world-renowned actress Shirley Jones. They have three sons, Shaun Paul, Patrick William, and Ryan John, each of whom have successfully established their own careers in the entertainment industry.

Jack Cassidy passed away tragically in a fire in his West Hollywood home on December 12, 1976.

To learn more about Jack Cassidy, please visit a tribute web site: www.jackcassidy.com

EVELYN WARD

Born May 21
Married Jack Cassidy (1948-1956), Elliot Silverstein (1962-19?? divorced)
Child: David Bruce Cassidy (1950)

Evelyn Ward was born on May 21 to Ethel and Fred Ward. She maintained a modest living as an actress with appearances in such stage productions as "And So To Bed" and "New Girl In Town". While Evelyn was persuing her acting career, she married Jack Cassidy in 1948. Evelyn and Jack's marriage produced her only child, David Bruce, born on April 12, 1950. The three lived in West Orange, New Jersey with Evelyn's parents, Fred and Ethel. But in 1956 Jack and Evelyn were divorced. Evelyn eventually re-married, to Producer Elliot Silverstein, however that relationship too, ended in divorce. David Cassidy would grow up to be an enormously successful entertainer. Throughout David's career, Evelyn has remained an integral part of his life. Although primarily a stage performer, Evelyn has graced the small screen in "The Further Adventures Of Ellery Queen" (Castaway On A Nearby Island - April 24, 1959), "Ben Casey" (Use Neon For My Epitaph - January 28, 1963), and "The Man From Uncle" (The Discotheque Affair - October 15,1965). Today, Evelyn is retired and lives in California.

SHIRLEY MAE JONES

Born March 31, 1934, Charleroi, PA
Married Jack Cassidy (1956-1974); Marty Ingels (1975-present)
Children: Shaun Paul (1958), Patrick William (1962), Ryan John (1966)

Named after Shirley Temple, Shirley Mae Jones was born on March 31st, 1934. She was born in Charleroi, Pennsylvania, and moved to the small town of Smithtown when she was three. Shirley's Grandfather founded Smithtown Brewery and owned the Jones Hotel. While participating in the Miss Pittsburgh Pageant in 1952 Shirley was discovered by a Photography Scout. Upon winning that pageant, Shirley went on to the Miss Pennsylvania Pageant and won first runner up. Shirley went on to grace the stage and screen with her infecious presence for a number of years. She starred in numerous highly acclaimed roles including "South Pacific" in 1953 and "Oklahoma!" in 1956. Shirley has been the recipient of many prestigious awards such as an Academy Award for her role in Elmer Gantry in 1960, and several Emmy nominations.

It was during her theatrical tour of "Oklahoma!" that Shirley met actor Jack Cassidy. As fate would have it, she and Jack fell in love, and in 1956 the two were married. In September of 1958 Shirley gave birth to the first of the couple's three sons, Shaun Paul. Three years later In January of 1962 Patrick William was born. Four years after that, in February of 1966 the youngest of the Cassidy boys, Ryan John, was born. Although Shirley's stage and screen career was immensely successful, America was thrilled to see her talent spill over to the small screen. In the Fall of 1970 she captivated television audiences nationwide with her role as Shirley Partridge. Shirley starred with stepson David Cassidy (son of Jack Cassidy and Evelyn Ward) in this enormously popular series. Though professionally, her life seemed to be flourishing, her marriage to Jack had to endure some widely publicized obstacles. Their marriage had suffered a separation for a brief period, but they had decided on reconciliation. It soon became apparent to both Shirley and Jack that their marriage was not going to last, and in 1974 they were divorced. In 1975 Shirley married comedian Marty Ingels, whom she had known for a number of years. Shirley and Marty remain married today.

To find out what Shirley is up to these days, visit her website at www.shirleyjones.com.

SHAUN PAUL CASSIDY

Born September 27, 1958, Los Angeles, California
Married Ann Pennington (1979- 1992), Susan Diol (1995-present)
Children: Juliet Jones Cassidy (1998), Caitlin Ann Cassidy (1981), John (Jake) Pennington Cassidy (1985), and step-daughter Jessica (1970)

Shaun Paul Cassidy made his appearance into the world on September 27, 1958. His parents were the well-known and successful actors Shirley Jones and Jack Cassidy. Shaun's older brother David (son of Jack and actress Evelyn Ward) was an actor, and a heart-throb to millions of women worldwide. With his immediate exposure to fame and success, Shaun showed his interest in music at an early age. At the age of 11, he formed his first band, and at the young age of 16, he signed a recording contract with Warner Brothers.

Shaun followed in his older brother's footsteps, becoming a teen heartthrob throughout the world. His first single "Morning Girl" was extremely successful in England, but it wasn't until Shaun released "That's Rock 'N Roll" that he became wildly successful in the United States. His album Shaun Cassidy which produced "Da Do Run Run", Shaun's number one hit, went platinum. It was during the same period that Shaun landed the role of Joe Hardy, on the television series "The Hardy Boys" creating a dream come true for millions of teen age girls. Although his teen idol years didn't last long, Shaun went on to successfully persue a career in other areas of the entertainment industry.

During the 80's, Shuan could be seen in television appearances including "General Hospital", and the ill-fated series "Breaking Away". In 1993 he starred on Broadway with brother David in a critically acclaimed production of "Blood Brothers". He has also maintained a successful career as writer, and producer for television with credit's such as "American Gothic" and "Roar".

Shaun resides in Los Angeles with his wife, actress Susan Diol. Shaun has three children: Juliet Jones, born March 19, 1998; Caitlin Ann, born November 25, 1981; and John (Jake) Pennington, born February 27, 1985. He also has a step-daughter, Jessica Ann, from his first marriage, born July 8, 1970. Shaun's official website is www.shauncassidy.com.

PATRICK WILLIAM CASSIDY

Birthdate: January 4, 1962, Los Angeles, California
Married Melissa Hurley (1994-present)
Children: Cole Patrick (1995), Jack Gordon (1998)

On January 4, 1962 Patrick William Cassidy was born to actress Shirley Jones and actor Jack Cassidy. Patrick has two older brothers, David (who is the son of Jack and his first wife Evelyn Ward) and Shaun. Throughout Patrick's childhood, he was amidst the glamour of show business so it was inevitable that he too, would become a part of that world. Patrick has made several guest appearances on television shows such as , "Murder She Wrote" (1984), "Murphy Brown" (1988)"Tattle Tales", "The Nanny" (1993), three episodes of "Lois And Clark: The New Adventures Of Superman" (1993), and "Twice In A Lifetime" (1999). Patrick is also a familiar face in the realm of television movies. His credits include, among others, "Oklahoma City: A Survivor's Story" (1998), "How The West Was Fun" (1994), "Follow Your Heart" (1990), and "Midnight Offerings" (1981). Although he has been predominantly known as a television actor, Patrick has gotten rave reviews on stage as well. While his older brother David took time off from the fantastic musical extraviganza "EFX", Patrick was able to successfully fill his shoes. In addition to a number of Off-Broadway productions, he has also appeared on Broadway with numerous acclaimed performances. His most noteable performances include those of "The Pirates Of Penzance" on Broadway, and a touring production of "Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" along side 80's pop singer Deborah Gibson.

Patrick is married to wife Melissa Hurley. They have two sons: Cole Patrick born on July 31, 1995, and Jack Gordon born on August 16, 1998.

Check out Patrick's official website at www.patrickcassidy.net.

RYAN JOHN CASSIDY

Born February 23, 1966 in Santa Monica, California

Ryan John Cassidy staked his claim as the youngest son of Shirley Jones and Jack Cassidy on February 23, 1966. Ryan is probably the least famous of the Cassidy family. As a matter of fact, Ryan hadn't even set his sights on show business as a career until after graduating high school - his first career choice was law enforcement. It wasn't until later that Ryan decided to give the "family business" a try. Ryan had appearances in a few television shows including the short lived "Jesse Hawkins". One of his most memorable roles was during the year 1989 on the popular sitcom "The Facts Of Life". Ryan's character, Kevin Metcalf, was created specifically for him. Many young girls tuned in to watch Ryan, although it seemed that the show had signed him too late, as it was soon cancelled.

Although he hasn't yet attained the stardom in front of the camera that his siblings have, Ryan has worked successfully behind the scenes as set director for many projects including "Muppets Tonight", "King Of Queens", "Hollywierd", and the sitcom "My Wife And Kids" starring Damon Wayons. He is also an expert on, and avid collector of Titanic memorabilia. We should all keep our eye out for more from this talented man. What else would we expect from a Cassidy?


Visit Ryan's official website at ryancassidy.com.

KATHERINE EVELYN ANITA CASSIDY

Date of Birth: November 25, 1986
Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, USA

In her youth, Katie Cassidy was an active child: she partook in gymnastics, studied piano, played guitar and sang, went for lessons in acting and dancing as well as becoming a cheerleader for the California Flyers. Her creativity was directed in all areas and it appears almost inevitable that she step into the world of stardom as she was born and raised amidst the dazzling life of show business.

As it stands, Cassidy’s professional range extends into the arts of singing, modelling and acting. In 2002, the music industry opened its doors for her when she landed a deal with Artemis Records to cover her father David Cassidy’s, hit song: “I Think I Love You”. Following this, she quickly landed a role in VH1’s Bubblegum Babylon.

Her position as a star in her own right was cemented with roles in various television series such as The Division, Listen Up, 7th Heaven and Sex, Love & Secrets. Cassidy also has additional film credits in The Lost, When a Stranger Calls, Click, You Are Here, and Black Christmas. She has two new projects scheduled for release, one of which is a big screen adaptation of Dallas where she has landed the leading role of Lucy Ewing, daughter of the infamous J.R. Ewing who is played by John Travolta. The other project is a starring role opposite Liam Neeson and Maggie Grace in a film titled Taken.

Cassidy is currently playing the role of Ruby, a demon hunter, in Supernatural’s third season.

Learn more about Katie Cassidy's career at KatieCassidyFan.com.

Katie's biography courtesy of Winchesterrothers.com.