Barry Williams Biography: Siblings, Parents, Height, Age, Net Worth, Movies, Wife, Children

Barry William Blenkhorn, professionally known as Barry Williams, is an American actor and singer best recognized for portraying Greg Brady in the ABC television series The Brady Bunch (1969–1974) and its subsequent sequels and spin-offs.

With a career spanning over five decades, Williams has showcased his versatility across various entertainment mediums.

He has performed in Broadway productions such as Pippin and Romance/Romance and has made guest appearances on television series including Mission: Impossible and Scrubs.

Additionally, he is the author of the autobiography Growing Up Brady: I Was a Teenage Greg.

Profile

• Full Name: Barry William Blenkhorn
• Stage Name: Barry Williams
• Born: September 30, 1954
• Age: 70 years old
• Birthplace: Santa Monica, California, United States
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: American actor and singer
• Height: 1.8 m
• Parents: Frank Millar Blenkhorn, Doris May Moore
• Siblings: Scott Blenkhorn, Craig Blenkhorn
• Spouse: Tina Mahina (m. 2017), Eila Mary Matt (m. 1999–2005), Diane Martin (m. 1990–1992)
• Children: Brandon Eric Williams, Samantha Rose Williams
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $6 million.

Early Life And Education

Barry William Blenkhorn was born on September 30, 1954, in Santa Monica, California, United States.

He is the son of Frank Millar Blenkhorn, a businessman who owned a chain of credit bureaus, and Doris May Moore Blenkhorn. He grew up alongside his older brothers, Craig Blenkhorn and Scott Blenkhorn.

While details about his formal education remain limited, Williams pursued acting from an early age. He took acting classes and studied film and television techniques in Sherman Oaks, preparing himself for a career in the entertainment industry. Williams is of English, Scottish, and German ancestry. He was raised in the Christian faith.

Career

Barry Williams began his television career at 13, debuting in a Christmas episode of Dragnet in 1967. This early role marked the start of a successful television career.

In 1969, he was cast as Greg Brady in The Brady Bunch, a role that would define his public persona and bring him widespread recognition.

Williams portrayed Greg Brady for five seasons until the show’s conclusion in 1974. During this time, he also voiced the character in the animated series The Brady Kids (1972–1973) and later reprised the role in multiple spin-offs, TV films, and reunions.

Following The Brady Bunch, Williams continued to work in television, appearing on popular shows such as Mission: Impossible, Marcus Welby, M.D., and Murder, She Wrote.

He also transitioned into musical theater, touring with Grease, Pippin, and West Side Story productions. In 1988, he made his Broadway debut in Romance/Romance at the Helen Hayes Theatre, solidifying his presence in live theater.

Seeking to break away from his Greg Brady image, Williams took on diverse roles, including a turn as Hannibal on the soap opera General Hospital in 1984.

In addition to acting, Williams has embraced reality television, appearing in A Very Brady Renovation (2019) and competing in The Masked Singer (2022) alongside fellow Brady Bunch co-stars Christopher Knight and Mike Lookinland. In 2023, he participated in Dancing with the Stars (season 32).

Beyond his on-screen work, Williams is also an author, having penned the autobiography Growing Up Brady: I Was a Teenage Greg (1992), which offers insights into his experiences on The Brady Bunch and his career afterward.

While his legacy remains closely tied to his role as Greg Brady, Williams has continued to explore new opportunities across television, theater, and reality entertainment.

Awards and Nominations

• TV Land Pop Culture Award (2007): Won, shared with the cast of The Brady Bunch.
• Former Child Star Lifetime Achievement Award (1989): Winner.
• CableACE Awards (1994): Nominee for Performance in a Comedy Special, shared with Florence Henderson, Christopher Knight, and Susan Olsen.
• Nominated for Favorite Singing Siblings (2005), shared with Maureen McCormick, Christopher Knight, Eve Plumb, Mike Lookinland, and Susan Olsen.

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @bigdawg1953

Personal Life

Barry Williams has been married three times and has had several significant relationships. His first marriage was to Diane Martin, lasting from 1990 to 1992.

He later married Eila Mary Matt in 1999, and the couple remained together until their divorce in 2005. During their marriage, they welcomed a son, Brandon Eric Williams, born in January 2003.

After his second divorce, Williams was in a long-term relationship with Elizabeth Kennedy. They were together until around March 2013 and had a daughter, Samantha Rose Williams, born in April 2012. Their relationship eventually ended, leading Williams to move forward in his personal life.

In late 2013 or early 2014, Williams began dating Tina Mahina, a multi-talented artist known for her work as a singer, actress, Polynesian dancer, percussionist, model, producer, and writer.

He proposed to Mahina in November 2016, and the couple married in July 2017. Since then, they have shared a life, with Mahina continuing to support Williams in his entertainment career.

Filmography

• Flea – Marsh Man
• Mega Piranha (TV movie)
• Bigfoot (TV movie)
• Santa’s Rockin’! (TV movie)
• The Brady Bunch Movie
• Goodnight Jackie
• Bartleby
• Wild in the Streets
• Police Woman
• Three’s Company
• General Hospital
• Murder, She Wrote
• A Very Brady Christmas
• The Bradys
• Full House
• Scrubs
• Dragnet
• Run for Your Life
• The Invaders
• The F.B.I.
• Lancer
• That Girl
• Gomer Pyle, USMC

Net Worth

Barry Williams‘ net worth is estimated to be around $6 million. His wealth stems from a long and diverse career in entertainment, including his iconic role as Greg Brady in The Brady Bunch and its spin-offs.

In addition to acting, he has earned income from musical theater performances, guest appearances on television, hosting radio shows, and brand endorsements.