Parenthood is an American family comedy-drama television series developed by Jason Katims and produced by Imagine Television and Universal Television for NBC. The show tells of the Braverman clan, consisting of an older couple, their four children, and their families. It is based on the 1989 film of the same name, the series is the second adaptation of the film to air on television, preceded by the 1990-91 TV series, which also aired on NBC. The series ran for six seasons from March 6, 2010, to January 29, 2015. It stars Peter Krause, Lauren Graham, Dax Shepard, Erika Christensen, Craig T. Nelson, Bonnie Bedelia, Monica Potter, Joy Bryant, Sam Jaeger, Mae Whitman, Miles Heizer, Sarah Ramos, Max Burkholder, Savannah Paige Rae, Xolo Maridueña and Tyree Brown.
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Peter Krause
Peter Krause is an American actor, director, and producer who played the role of Adam Braverman in the series “Parenthood”. He directed three episodes for the show. He appeared in the 2011 fantasy movie “Beastly”, based on Alex Flinn’s 2007 novel of the same name. Peter later acted in the TV series “The Catch” and “9-1-1”. Since 2010, Peter has been in a relationship with actress Lauren Graham, who played the role of his sister in “Parenthood”. [Source: www.usmagazine.com]
Lauren Graham
Lauren Graham is an American actress and author who portrayed Sarah Braverman on “Parenthood”. In July 2012, she was a guest judge in the first episode of Season 10 of the reality television series “Project Runway”. In 2015, Graham appeared in the adventure drama film “Max”, and has acted in the TV series “Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life”, “Curb Your Enthusiasm” and “Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist”.
Erika Christensen
Erika Christensen is an American actress and singer who starred as Julia Braverman-Graham on the NBC family drama series “Parenthood”. In 2013, she starred in the musical film “How Sweet It Is”, and has also appeared in the Hallmark Channel television film “Anything for Love” in 2016. In 2020, Erika starred in Jon Abrahams’ second film, the comedy mob thriller “Clover”.
Dax Shepard
Dax Shepard is an American actor, comedian, writer, director and podcast host who played Crosby Braverman in the NBC comedy-drama series “Parenthood” from 2010 to 2015. He wrote and directed a 2017 film called “CHiPs”, based on the 1977 to 1983 American crime drama of the same name, where he starred as Officer Jon Baker. In 2018, he launched the podcast “Armchair Expert” with cohost Monica Padman.
Bonnie Bedelia
Bonnie Bedelia is an American actress who starred as family matriarch Camille Braverman in the NBC drama series “Parenthood”. In 2017, she appeared in season 2 of the TV series “Designated Survivor”, and in two Hallmark movies. In 2019, Bonnie guest starred on the Netflix series “What/If”.
Craig T. Nelson
Craig T. Nelson is an American actor who is widely known for playing Zeek Braverman in the television series “Parenthood”. His latest movies include 2009’s “The Proposal” as Ryan Reynolds’ skeptical father, 2010’s “The Company Men” as a greedy CEO, and 2018’s “Book Club”.
Monica Potter
Monica Potter is an American actress who portrayed Kristina Braverman in the NBC drama series “Parenthood”. In 2015, she was joined by her mother and all three sisters on “Celebrity Family Feud”. She has portrayed Dr. Bell on the podcast Classified since 2022. Monica is also the owner of Monica Potter Home. [Source: www.wonderwall.com]
Joy Bryant
Joy Bryant is an American actress, businesswoman and fashion model who was cast in the role of Jasmine Trussell in the NBC family drama “Parenthood” in 2010. In 2015, she had a guest-starring role as Erica Kincaid, a doctor, on the series “Rosewood”. In 2019, Joy played Lori Foster on Netflix’s teen drama web series “Trinkets”.
Mae Whitman
Mae Whitman is an American actress and singer who is widely known for playing Amber Holt on the NBC drama “Parenthood”. She later appeared in the movies “Scott Pilgrim vs. the World”, “The Perks of Being a Wallflower”, “The DUFF”, “Operator” and “Independence Day: Resurgence”. In 2018, Whitman was cast on the NBC series “Good Girls”.
Sam Jaeger
Sam Jaeger is an American actor and screenwriter who is recognized for portraying the role of Joel Graham in NBC’s television series “Parenthood”. He wrote, directed, and starred with his wife in the 2011 film “Take Me Home”. Sam later acted in the movies “The Truth About Emanuel”, “Miss Dial”, “Inherent Vice” and “American Sniper”.
Miles Heizer
Miles Heizer is an American actor who portrayed Drew Holt in the NBC drama series “Parenthood”. He later appeared in the movies “Rails & Ties”, “The Stanford Prison Experiment”, “Nerve”, and “Love, Simon”.
Sarah Ramos
Sarah Ramos is an American actress who began her career as a child actress. She played Haddie Braverman in the NBC series “Parenthood”. In 2011, she voiced a character for an episode of “Family Guy”. Sarah wrote, directed and starred in the 2016 short film “Fluffy”, produced by B. B. Dakota. In 2020, she participated in “Acting for a Cause”, a live classic play and screenplay reading series. She got married to director Matt Spicer in 2020.
Max Burkholder
Max Burkholder is an American actor who is most notable for his role of Max Braverman in the NBC comedic drama “Parenthood”. He appeared in the film “The Purge” in June 2013. Max is currently a member of the comedy account on Instagram, Max ‘n’ the Jakey Boys.
Savannah Paige Rae
Savannah Paige Rae is an American child actress who is widely known for portraying Sydney Graham on the NBC series “Parenthood”. She has also appeared in the 2010 movie “Date Night”. Rae played guest roles in the TV series “Dexter” and “Grey’s Anatomy”.
Tyree Brown
Tyree Brown is an American actor who has gained fame for playing Jabbar Trussell in the TV series “Parenthood”. He has provided his voice to the animated features “Monsters University”, “Frozen” and “Ice Age: The Great Egg-Scapade”.
Xolo Maridueña
Xolo Maridueña is an American actor who has gained popularity for his role as Victor Graham in the NBC TV series “Parenthood”. He has also acted in the TV series “Major Crimes”, “Rush Hour” and “Cobra Kai”. He will be playing Jaime Reyes / Blue Beetle in the upcoming DC Extended Universe film “Blue Beetle”. [Source: www.hollywoodlife.com]
