‘The Brady Bunch’ Star Who Disappeared From Acting—See Him Now at 67!
In the 1970s, this child star was a household name. He was famous for his role in one of TV’s most iconic family sitcoms. However, he stepped away from fame during his career but returned to the spotlight years later.
He was one of the Brady kids on the hit sitcom The Brady Bunch. The show, which started in 1969, became a favorite for its fun portrayal of a blended family. It remains a big part of pop culture even today.
Even though the show made him famous, he surprised fans by leaving Hollywood when it ended. He wanted to explore life outside of acting. Yet, the show’s fame continued to follow him wherever he went. Along the way, he also had some major life milestones.
His journey to fame began in a simple way—acting in commercials. Born in New York, his family moved to California when he was a toddler. His dad’s acting career inspired him to follow the same path.
By the time he auditioned for The Brady Bunch, he had already done some small roles. He had no idea the show would change his life forever.
When it aired in 1969, The Brady Bunch quickly became a hit. The show’s relatable and charming take on family life captured the hearts of audiences everywhere.
He played Peter Brady, the mischievous middle son. Millions loved his character. Reflecting on the role, he said, “I’m like a member of everyone’s family, and it creates this amazing connection with people.”
While the show made him famous, it also brought challenges. He often felt stuck in his role, saying, “I wanted to move past being Peter Brady, but the show was always part of me.”
Even though it defined his career, the fame also pushed him to leave acting and explore a new life.
After The Brady Bunch ended in 1974, he kept acting in small roles for a while. But eventually, he started to move away from Hollywood.
“I thought The Brady Bunch would just disappear like other shows,” he said. “But it became clear that it wasn’t going away.”
In the late 1980s and 1990s, he co-founded Visual Software, a company in 3D graphics. Later, he created Kidwise Learnware, which made educational tools.
He also launched Eskape Labs, a company that worked on TV technology. He became Vice President of Marketing at iXMicro, a video hardware company.
Despite his success in the corporate world, his connection to The Brady Bunch always came up. It often opened doors in business but also reminded him of his past.
He said, “When I started my tech career, people still recognized me as Peter Brady, and I had to accept it to move forward.”
Even when he tried to escape the show’s fame, it always followed him. In the early 1990s, fans mobbed him at an Australian airport during a business trip.
That moment made him realize his connection to The Brady Bunch would never go away.
His personal life has been just as eventful as his career. He has been married four times, with each marriage marking a different chapter in his life.
His first marriage to Julie Schulman lasted from 1989 to 1992. He then married Toni Erickson in 1995, but they divorced in 2000.
One of his most public relationships was with Adrianne Curry, a model and TV host. They met in 2005 while filming The Surreal Life on MTV. Their romance led to the VH1 reality show My Fair Brady, which followed their relationship.
They married in 2006 but divorced in 2013. He later admitted the reality show added drama to their relationship, which was hard to manage.
In 2016, at age 59, he married Cara Kokenes, a fitness professional and businesswoman. She has been a steady and supportive presence in his life.
Before her passing, Florence Henderson, who played his TV mom on The Brady Bunch, gave the couple her blessing. He called it a “very special” moment.
Through his relationships, he’s faced public challenges and grown personally. With Cara, he seems to have found stability and happiness.
Even though he tried to leave his role as Peter Brady behind, the legacy of The Brady Bunch eventually brought him back. For years, he avoided reunions and premieres, believing that chapter of his life was over.
But the show’s lasting popularity and love from fans made him reconsider. He began participating in reunions, like the 50th-anniversary celebrations in 2019, and reflected on how much the show meant to people.
He said the show’s simple messages of kindness and family make it timeless. “The Brady Bunch is a family we can all try to be more like,” he said.
In 2023, he took on a new project. He partnered with Former Prodigy Media to support a documentary called Truelove: The Film. The documentary highlights people with Williams Syndrome, showing his passion for meaningful causes.
Speaking about the project, he said it “melted [his] heart.” It marked another step in connecting his fame to advocacy.
At 67, Christopher Knight is still recognized by fans. His life is a mix of business, advocacy, and occasional media appearances.
His marriage to Cara Kokenes provides a strong foundation for his personal life. He balances his work with time for his passions and loved ones.
Looking back, he’s grateful for the love from fans and the opportunities that came from The Brady Bunch. His journey shows how someone can grow beyond their past while still embracing it.
