Brian Bonsall

Brian Bonsall, a former child actor known for his roles in ‘Family Ties’ and ‘Star Trek: The Next Generation,’ has transitioned into a dedicated musician and guitarist. After taking on the iconic role of Andrew ‘Andy’ Keaton in the popular NBC sitcom ‘Family Ties’ from 1986 to 1989, Brian Bonsall quickly established himself as a prominent young actor, earning significant industry recognition. His standout performance as Andy Keaton garnered him three Young Artist Awards: Best Young Actor Under Ten Years of Age in Television or Motion Pictures in 1988, Best Young Actor Under Nine Years of Age in 1989, and Outstanding Performance by an Actor Under Nine Years of Age in 1990. Bonsall continued to receive acclaim, earning another Young Artist Award nomination in 1990 for his role in the made-for-TV movie ‘Do You Know the Muffin Man?’.

While primarily focused on his music career, Bonsall has made select returns to acting, appearing in ‘Slaughsages’ in 2018 and the film ‘You’re Melting!’ in 2022, demonstrating his enduring artistic range across different mediums.