Brian Bonsall
publication date: Monday, April 18, 2022 (part of Spring 2022)
category: Television
clue: Starring in a hit sitcom with Michael J. Fox gave him a blank check in Hollywood, but he opted not to stay.
explanation: Bonsall gained fame in Family Ties but left acting behind as a teenager. more…
difficulty: medium
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Chris Lemler, and Richard Slominsky

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