With a long and successful entertainment line, Beau Cassidy has proven that genes play a major role in talent development. The singer, songwriter and actor dreams of golden father and 70s teenager David Cassidy as his father, among many other family members with deep roots in the entertainment industry.
The young singer can’t get enough of his generational winners as he actively strives to make a name for himself in the industry. Beau is known for working with some of the biggest names in music such as Terry Britten and Mark Spiro. He has also been involved in a few film projects both behind and in front of the camera. He played Freddy in the Netflix Original horror movie, Mama Claus: Deck the Halls with Guts.
Beau Cassidy – Biography,
Beau Devin Cassidy was born on February 8, 1991 in Los Angeles, but he grew up in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. The artist was born to his father, David Cassidy, and his mother, Sue Shifrin. Beau’s mother, Sue, is a well-known songwriter. His father David Cassidy was a guitarist, singer, songwriter and actor. He was one of the most popular personalities of his teens and early adulthood and had a memorable role in the popular 70s musical sitcom series, The Partridge Family. He died in November 2017 of a multiple organ failure after being diagnosed with dementia in 2015.
Growing up, Beau Cassidy developed, unsurprisingly, a love for entertainment. In high school, he appeared on a plethora of theater productions, including The Musician, Pride and Prejudice, and The Wedding Singer.
Beau Cassidy went on to study at Northeastern State University before later earning a degree in theater and arts from Boston University. His first job outside of school was at the WeinsteinCompany, where he worked as a production assistant for a few months. He then joined A Way Around Films as Production Manager and then Associate Director of Investment Sales at One Commercial Realty Services.
Beau Cassidy is really pushing his music and acting career in every way possible. Besides his solo career, Cassidy is part of the three-person rock band The Rivalry. Together they participated in different tours and events across the country.
Beau Cassidy’s Family, Cousins
Cassidy’s family tree has some serious branches, to say the least. For one thing, her father, David, married three times. His mother, Sue Shifrin, was his father’s last wife and their marriage lasted 23 years, from 1991 to 2014.
David Cassidy was first married to Kay Lenz from 1977 to 1983 and then to Meryl Tanz from 1984 to 1985. Beau Cassidy is the only child in all of his father’s marriages.
The singer also has a half-sister, Katie Cassidy. Katie is best known for her role as Black Canary on the series, Arrow and her role on Gossip Girl. She has no relationship with their father David as she was raised completely separate from the Cassidy family. Katie, born in 1986, is the product of David Cassidy and model Sherry Williams. The two were never married.
Beau’s grandfather, Jack Cassidy was a famous Tony Award-winning actor and singer. His grandmother, Evelyn Ward, and step-grandmother, Shirley Jones, are also iconic figures in entertainment.
Beau Cassidy has three uncles, from Shirley Jones: Shaun, Ryan and Patrick Cassidy. Shaun is one of the stars of the 1970s series, The Hardy Boys, and 1980s Breaking Away From. Patrick is best known for his roles in musical theatre. Through his uncle Patrick, Beau also has a cousin, Jack Cassidy, who is also a singer.
Facts About David Cassidy’s Son
1. Beau was loved by his father. David, during an interview with People , said Beau was one of the best people you could ever meet.
2. At age 16, he portrayed Mickey Johnston in a production of Blood Brothers by Stagedoor Manor. David Cassidy had played the same role many years ago when he was on Broadway.
3. In 2014, he tried out for the music show, The Voice. However, he failed to make it through the blind auditions as none of the judges turned for him. Her cousin, Jack Cassidy, was cast and chose veteran singer, Alicia Keys to be her coach on the show.
4. Beau Cassidy has previously described his musical influences in various interviews. Elvis Presley, Stevie Wonder, Coldplay and Robin Thicke, among others, inspire him.
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