Shaun Paul Cassidy was born on September 27, 1958, in Los Angeles, California. He rose to national fame in the late 1970s with his role as Joe Hardy in the television series The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries (1977–1979). Simultaneously, Cassidy launched a successful music career, with several hit singles that established him as a teen idol.
His entertainment career began early when he released his debut album, Shaun Cassidy, while still in high school. Initially distributed overseas, the album reached the American market in 1977 and led to commercial success, including a Grammy Award nomination for Best New Artist. His most well-known singles include “Da Doo Ron Ron” and “That's Rock 'n' Roll.”
As his pop music career began to wane in the early 1980s, Cassidy shifted his focus to stage acting. He appeared in various theatrical productions throughout the 1980s and 1990s. His versatility as a performer was demonstrated through roles both on-screen and on Broadway, including a part in the musical Blood Brothers alongside his half-brother David Cassidy.
In the late 1990s, Cassidy transitioned to writing and producing for television. His credits include serving as creator and writer for cult-favorite series such as American Gothic and Invasion. His work demonstrated a shift from performance to behind-the-scenes creative leadership, earning him respect in the evolving television landscape.
| Birth Date: | 27 Sep, 1958 |
| Age: | 61 yrs |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | Los Angeles |
| Education: | Beverly Hills High School |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | American television producer, screenwriter, actor, and singer |
| Net Worth 2020: | 20 million |
| Net Worth 2021: | 20 million |
