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Grant Goodeve at an event for Twin Peaks (2017)

Biography

Grant Goodeve

Overview

  • Born
    July 6, 1952 · Middlebury, Connecticut, USA
  • Birth name
    Grant Mackenzie Goodeve
  • Height
    5′ 9″ (1.75 m)

Biography

  • Grant Goodeve was born on July 6, 1952 in Middlebury, Connecticut, USA as Grant MacKenzie Goodeve. He is best known for his work on the series Eight Is Enough (1977-1981), Northern Exposure (1990-1992), and Dynasty (1982-1983) as well as a great many guest starring roles. For 15 years, Grant has been the host of the NW travel show, "Northwest Backroads" . He also makes his living as a voice-over artist. Grant has been married to Deborah Lynn Ketcham since May 20, 1978. They have three children and 6 grand-children.
    - IMDb mini biography by: Grant Goodeve

Family

  • Spouse
      Deborah Lynn Ketcham(May 20, 1978 - present) (3 children)
  • Children
      Katie Goodeve
      Emily Goodeve
      Mac Goodeve

Trivia

  • Sang the theme song for "Eight Is Enough".
  • Got the part of David on Eight Is Enough (1977) after Mark Hamill who played David in the pilot was injured in a car accident.
  • Earned a Master's Degree in Theology (summa cum laude) from Northwest University in Seattle.
  • Studied International Relations at Schiller College in Paris, Literature at Schiller College London and University of London's Birkbeck College. Studied Comparative Broadcasting at London Polytechnic. B.A Ithaca College where he studied Drama and Broadcasting.
  • Dated his TV sister Laurie Walters.

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