Dave Madden was an American actor who is best known for his roles in The Partridge Family, Charlotte’s Web, and Eat My Dust. Born on December 17, 1931, in Sarnia, Ontario, Canada, he passed away on January 16, 2014, in Jacksonville, Florida, USA.
Personal and Family Life
Dave Madden was married twice. His first marriage was to Alvena Louise (Nena) Arnold from 1974 until their divorce in 1985, and together they had two children, Selena and Michael Fox. Later, he married Sandra Martin in 1998, and they remained together until his death. He was also raised in Terre Haute, Indiana, USA, and had a sister who was a nun.
Career Highlights
Madden had a varied career, including serving in the United States Air Force Specials Services, where he performed magic shows. He became a well-known figure through his voice work in children’s radio drama, particularly as Bernard Walton in the series “Adventures in Odyssey.” Additionally, he gained popularity for his comedic performances in various TV shows and films.
Death and Legacy
Dave Madden died due to heart and kidney failure on January 16, 2014. He is remembered for his memorable roles in television and film, as well as for his contributions to children’s entertainment. His legacy continues through the characters he portrayed and the laughter he brought to audiences.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Charlotte’s Web | 1973-03-01 | Ram (voice) |
| The Girl Who Came Gift-Wrapped | 1974-01-29 | Stanley |
| Skinflint: A Country Christmas Carol | 1979-12-18 | Stanley Gershen |
| Adventures in Odyssey: The Last Days of Eugene Meltsner | 2000-09-12 | Bernard Walton |
| Eat My Dust | 1976-04-01 | Big Bubba Jones |
| The Stableboy’s Christmas | 1978-12-01 | Roman Centurion |
| More Wild Wild West | 1980-10-07 | German Ambassador |
| Starsky & Hutch | 1975-09-10 | Phil Hill |
| Happy Days | 1974-01-15 | Jack Whippett |
| When the Whistle Blows | 1980-03-14 | |
| Alice | 1976-08-31 | |
| The Ben Stiller Show | 1992-09-27 | |
| Boy Meets World | 1993-09-24 | |
| Camp Runamuck | 1965-09-17 | Pruett |
| E! True Hollywood Story | 1996-08-21 | |
| The Hollywood Palace | 1964-01-04 | Self – Comedian |
| Mulligan’s Stew | 1977-10-25 | |
| ABC Afterschool Special | 1972-10-04 | Coach Puckett |
| Flying High | 1978-09-29 | |
| Sabrina, the Teenage Witch | 1996-09-27 | Dr. Egglehoffer |
| The Partridge Family | 1970-09-25 | Reuben Kincaid |
| The Love Boat | 1977-09-24 | Wes Larsen |
| Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In | 1967-09-09 | Regular Performer |
| Accidental Family | 1967-09-15 | Tom |
| Life with Lucy | 1986-09-20 | Stanley Bigelow |
| The Merv Griffin Show | 1962-10-01 | Self |
| Barney Miller | 1975-01-23 | Clayton Walsh |
| Married… with Children | 1987-04-05 | Manager |
| Love, American Style | 1969-09-29 | Howard |
| Bewitched | 1964-09-17 | Joe / Fred |