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Where is Anson Williams today? Net Worth, Wife, Age, Children

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Who is Anson Williams?

Anson William Heimlich is an actor, singer, and director, perhaps best recognized for his role as Warren Potsie Weber in the TV sitcom “Happy Days”. As a TV director, he has worked on several popular shows, including “Beverly Hills, 90210”, “Sabrina the Teenage Witch”, and “Lizzie McGuire”. He was born under the Zodiac sign Libra on 25 September 1949, in Los Angeles, California, USA, of Hungarian and Russian descent. As of 2022, Anson is 72 years old and holds American nationality.

Early life and Family

Anson was born into a Jewish family – to Rosalind Horowitz and father Haskell Heimlich, who legally changed the last name to ‘Heimlick’.

According to sources, Anson was fascinated with TV shows and movies from a young age, and spent most of his time in front of the black and white TV screen.

Regarding his education, he attended Burbank High School, where he displayed interest in sports, serving as a captain of the track team. Additionally, Anson got the acting bug, which prompted him to perform in several plays held at his school.

He emerged as one of the best students, and after matriculating in 1967, it was implied that he would follow an academic path and enroll at a university. However, that never happened – Anson chose to pursue a career as an actor instead of furthering his education.

Career as an Actor

Anson made his TV debut in 1971, portraying Steve Baggot in an episode of the legal drama series “Owen Marshall Counselor at Law”, and in the following three years, appeared in several shows, including “The Paul Lynde Show”, “Bridget Loves Bernie”, “Marcus Welby, M.D.”

In 1974, he portrayed Brian Morris in the TV film “Lisa Bright and Dark”, and appeared in a McDonald’s commercial with John Amos. During the same year, Anson was cast as Potsie Weber one of the main characters in “Happy Days”, the sitcom which was initially entitled “Love, American Style”.

Set in Milwaukee, the show follows the teenager Richie Cunningham and his family as they navigate through everyday activities. Sharing the stage with Ron Howard, Marion Ross, and Tom Bosley, Anson appeared in 255 episodes during the show’s 11-season run, concluding in 1984.

Initially, the show had a rough start, opening to average reviews, however, the luck changed after the second season aired, introducing a new format that emphasized broad comedy, and focused on the role of a previously minor character, Arthur “Fonzie” Fonzarelli, played by Henry Winkler. Soon after, the show’s ratings skyrocketed, while “Fonzie” became a major star, bringing attention and popularity to the rest of the cast. Emerging as one of the most successful series in the ‘70s, “Happy Days” became the second longest-running series of all time. It also spawned several spin-offs, such as “Lavern & Shirley” and “Mork & Mindy”.

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While filming “Happy Days”, Anson made several one-episode appearances in other TV series, including “The Love Boat”, “The Hanna-Barbera Happy Hour”, and “Fantasy Island”. In 1984 he starred as Nick Bellows in the made-for-TV film “I Married a Centerfold”, and began considering dipping his toes in other avenues of the entertainment industry.

In 1992, he made his return in the TV “Happy Days Reunion Special”. Focusing on his career as a director, he appeared in few, varied shows during the rest of his acting career. In 1995 he had a minor role in the children’s TV series “Fudge”, followed by his appearance in the sitcom “Boy Meets Girl”. He kicked off the new millennium, portraying Councilman McKenna in the popular series “Baywatch”.

In 2004 he appeared again as Potsie Weber, in “Sabrina The Teenage Witch”, and in 2005, he shared the screen once again with his fellow cast members in the “Happy Days: 30th Anniversary”. His last acting credit was in 2016 – Anson played Clayton in an episode of the series “The Odd Couple”.

Career as a Director

He launched his career as a director in 1985, working on the “ABC Afterschool Special”. Over the next decade, he directed several episodes for various shows and TV movies, including “Hooperman”, “Just the Ten of Us”, and “Little White Lies”. Anson continued building his career with numerous other projects, such as “Fudge”, “Xena: Warrior Princess”, and “Hercules the Legendary Journeys”. His most notable directing endeavors in the late ‘90s include the mega-popular soap opera “Melrose Place”, the teen drama series “Beverly Hills, 90210”, and the sitcom “Sabrina The Teenage Witch”. In the first decade of the new millennium, he served as a director for “Baywatch”, “Charmed” and “Lizzy McGuire” among others, and from 2008 to 2013 he directed 31 episodes of the teen drama series “The Secret Life of an American Teenager”.

Entrepreneurial Endeavors

A versatile individual, Anson dipped his toes in entrepreneurship, opening a chain of restaurants, “Big Al’s”, together with his co-star from “Happy Days” Al Molinaro, but it failed.

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He then collaborated with the celebrity make-up artist JoAnna Connel, and launched a skin-care and make-up brand entitled “Starmarker Cosmetics”.

In 2014 he published the memoir “Singing to a Bulldog: From “Happy Days” to Hollywood director and the Unlikely Mentor Who Got Me There”, in which he offers an inside scoop of his career and interesting moments.

Anson also became a spokesperson and shared his views and opinion at the US Patent and Trademark Office’s National Trademark Expo, held in April 2018.

Health Issues

In 2017, he was diagnosed with Stage 2 colon cancer and soon after underwent two successful surgical procedures; his recovery lasted three months, after which he received a clean bill of health from his doctor.

On a positive note, this struggle with the sickness had an effect on his attitude and perspective in life, saying in the interview with “Closely”: ‘I needed to reprioritize my life. It became beneficial for me in that I became so much stronger about what I believe in. I learned to have a deeper appreciation for my family I always knew I loved them, and they were important, but now it’s at a whole new level.’

Personal life

While not much information is available about Anson’s dating history, it’s known that he has walked down the aisle twice. He met his future first wife, Lorrie Mahaffey, on the set of “Happy Days”- she portrayed the character named Jennifer Jerome, who starred in the last two seasons.

Upon meeting, they immediately hit it off and began dating; they tied the knot on 19 November 1978 and welcomed one child whose name they never disclosed to the public.

Anson and Lorrie divorced in 1986, allegedly due to Anson’s infidelity as he had an affair with Jackie Gerken, and with whom after his divorce he began a relationship, which only contributed to the rumors. Jackie and Anson married in 1988 and welcomed five daughters, Stella, Jessa, Gabriella, Olivia and Hannah.

In September 2019, the public was shocked to find out that Anson had filed a divorce after 20 years of marriage, due to irreconcilable differences. However, he didn’t go through with it, as they gave it another try, however, it seemed that they were unable to resolve their problems, and in June 2020, Anson again filed for a divorce. Talking to a media outlet, he disclosed: ‘Despite best efforts to work things out or make allowances, and as difficult as it is, sometimes you have to do what’s best for everyone.’ Then a month later, he had a change of heart and asked for dismissal again – it remains a mystery as to what led Anson to file for divorce twice.

“Happy Days” Lawsuit

In 2011, Anson alongside his co-stars from the show, sued the CBC for breach of contract, claiming that the TV broadcasting company and the owner of the show had not paid them the money acquired from merchandising revenues.

By their contract, the cast was supposed to get five percent from the proceeds of selling merchandise, if their images were used and 50 percent if their group images were used. However, CBS disagreed and claimed that they did not owe them anything; after they filed a lawsuit, CBS admitted that they owed them approximately $9,000 each. The judge determined that the cast would not receive the millions they expected, and CBS asked for the case to be dismissed. However, the judge denied it, and ordered CBS to pay them $65,000 each and legally obliged the company to resume paying the proceeds from additional merchandise proceeds.

Physical stats and Hobbies

Anson is 5ft 10ins tall (178cm) and weighs around 143lbs (65kgs). His hair is black, further adorned with blue eyes.

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When he was younger, he was a huge fan of comic books and superheroes. In his free time, he likes to play billiard and golf as he has a competitive persona.

For most of his adult life, he loved drinking beer, but had to stop due to health issues.

From a young age, he’s been an avid animal lover – when he was a kid, Anson had a dog, and now he has two.

Anson also developed an interest in flying, as he loves flying in private yet, and at one point he wanted to get a license to fly his own plane, but that never happened.

What is his net worth?

As of 2022, his estimated net worth is around $1.8 million, which he’s earned through his career as an actor, director, and entrepreneur.

Is he active on social media?

It appears that he isn’t a fan of social platforms. Allegedly, he had a Twitter account, but which he’s deleted.

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Chelsea Noble (Growing Pains) Age, Children, Husband, Wealth

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Who is Chelsea Noble?

Chelsea Noble, born Nancy Mueller, is a former actress and model, perhaps best recognized for her role as Kate McDonald in the popular sitcom “Growing Pains”. She is also known as the wife of the actor and Evangelical Christianity activist Kirk Cameron. Chelsea was born under the Zodiac sign Sagittarius on 7 December 1964, in Cheektowaga, New York State, USA. As of 2022, she is 57 years old and holds American nationality. Chelsea is currently residing with her family in Agoura Hills, California.

Early life and Family

Chelsea was raised by her adoptive parents, Fred and Irene Muller, alongside her older brother named David. Talking of her education, she matriculated from Maryvale High School in 1983 and enrolled at the State University of New York at Geneseo, the highly selective and prestigious liberal arts college, graduating in 1987.

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During her time in college, she was very active in sports, particularly soccer, and played for the university’s team. Additionally, Chelsea was a member of the sorority Phi Kappa Pi.

Career

Chelsea launched her career in 1988, appearing in two episodes of the sitcom “Fuller House”, and portraying Greek businesswoman Kristina Andropolous in the daytime soap opera “Days of Our Lives”. During the same year, she made an episodic appearance in the sitcom “Who’s the Boss”.

After portraying minor parts in the series “Cheers” and “Booker”, Chelsea landed her role as Kate McDonald, girlfriend of Michael “Mike” Seaver, played by Kirk Kameron in the sitcom “Growing Pains”. The show, which follows the Seaver family of five and their everyday struggles, premiered in September 1985 and concluded in April 1992.

Chelsea was introduced in the fifth season, and continued starring through seven in a total of 22 episodes; the show also stars Alan Thicke, Joanna Kerns and Tracey Gold. Upon premiering, the series scooped positive reviews and numerous viewers, becoming one of the most popular sitcoms in the ‘80s. In addition to commercial success, the show received several nominations and awards, spawned several spin-offs, and was aired in over 10 countries, including Taiwan, New Zealand, and Germany.

In 1990 Chelsea made her movie debut playing Penelope in the movie “Instant Karma”, followed by her minor role in the film “The Willies”. In 1991, she was cast as Carrie Lee in the made-for-TV movie “A Little Piece of Heaven”, sharing the screen with her co-star from “Growing Pains” Kirk Cameron, Jussie Smollett and Ron McLarty.

Two years later, she made a one-episode appearance in “Doogie Howser” followed by a role in the TV film “Star Struck”. In 1995 she booked the part as one of the main characters, Elizabeth Waters, in the sitcom “Kirk”, which revolves around Kirk Hartman played by Kirk Cameron. The idea for the show sprang from his successful and notable seven-year role as Mike Seaver in “Growing Pains”, in collaboration with Bickley-Warren Productions and Warner Bros. The series ran for two seasons before it was canceled.

After her minor appearance in the series “Seinfeld”, she portrayed Alison Taylor in the 1998 TV film “You Lucky Dog”.

Chelsea kicked off the new millennium reprising her role as Kate in the comedy reunion film “Growing Pains Movie”, alongside other cast members.

Chelsea also booked the role of Hattie Durham in the religious thriller film “Left Behind”, based on the eponymous novel by Tim LaHaye and Jerry B. Jenkins. Despite receiving negative reviews and a poor performance at the box office, the movie was followed by two sequels, “Left Behind: Tribulation Force”(2002) and “Left Behind: World at War”(2005), in which she reprised her role as Hattie.

In 2004 she again portrayed Kate in the second reunion entitled “Growing Pains: Return of the Seavers”. In 2008 Chelsea had a minor part in the Christian drama film “Fireproof”. Her latest role was in the 2014 drama/family film “Mercy Rule”, again sharing the screen with her husband Kirk Cameron, playing his on-screen love match.

Personal life

Not much is known about her dating history. She and six-years-younger Kirk Cameron met on the set of “Fuller House”, when he was accompanying his younger sister Candace Cameron who starred in the show.

They soon started a romantic relationship, which became even stronger after they began playing on-screen love interests in “Growing Pains”. Eventually they became engaged, and on 21 July 1991 they walked down the aisle in a small ceremony at the historic chapel in Cheektowaga, New York. Reportedly, Chelsea’s brother David was the best man, while his wife Heidi was the maid of honor. After the ceremony, they had a small reception at a country club, and went on a honeymoon in Vermont.

They Have Six Children

They have welcomed four children, of which two are their biological children, while the other four were adopted. The couple first adopted four children of mixed races: Jack (born in 1996), Isabella in 1997, Anna in 1998, and Luke in 2000), and then had their biological offspring. Chelsea explained the reason behind this decision in an interview, saying: ‘We decided to adopt our first ones so they would always know they were our first choice – that they were our first babies.’

In 2001 they welcomed their daughter Olivia, and in 2003, Chelsea gave birth to James. Considering that Chelsea is an adopted child herself, she has always had a passion for adoption and great love for children. Talking to a media outlet, she revealed: ‘I love being a mother. It’s the most fulfilling thing.’ Chelsea is also an avid advocate for adoption, as it’s one of the most fundamental Christian beliefs.

After marrying Kirk, she focused on home-schooling and raising their children, with active involvement in various charitable organizations too.

Talking to a media outlet, Chelsea disclosed that she had always admired the marriage her parents had, and had always aspired to duplicate that vision of matrimony, saying: ‘They were married 36 years, and Kirk and I know that we can get through anything with our foundation of faith and family.’

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Given that both Chelsea and Kirk are avid and passionate Christians, they credit their faith and the Lord for the health and the success of their 22-year marriage, adding that having and raising children strengthened their bond.

What is her net worth?

According to sources, her estimated net worth is $5 million, which she’s earned through her career as an actress. On the other hand, her husband’s wealth is in the range of $10 million, also acquired through being an actor. It is believed that her roles in “Growing Pains” and the trilogy “Left Behind” were significant contributors to her current modest fortune.

Physical stats and Trivia

Chelsea is 5ft 7ins tall (170cm), weighs around 115lbs (52kgs), with vital statistics of 32-26-32. Her natural hair is light brown, while over the years, she’s dyed it blonde; her eyes are brown.

Kirk and Cameron co-founded the charitable “Firefly Organization”, which raises funds to aid research and develop programs for prolonging brain health. The organization also runs Camp Firefly, which allows terminally-ill children to spend a free vacation week with their families at their headquarters. The idea behind the camp sprang from Cameron’s experience working with sick children during his acting career.

Chelsea often played her husband’s kissing double in his other movies per his request. Kirk actually insisted on having his wife do these cameo appearances, as he did not want to kiss other women, even on screen.

Is she active on social media?

It appears that Noble is not a fan of social media and doen’t use Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. On the other hand, her husband is quite popular on his Instagram account, which boasts nearly 500,000 followers.

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Briefly about Cameron

Born in Panorama City, California, Kirk began his career in the entertainment business at the age of nine, appearing in various commercials. He made his TV debut aged 11, portraying Liam in the made-for-TV film “Goliath Awaits”. In the following four years, he switched between roles in TV series and movies, including “Two Marriages”, “Lou Grant”, and “More Than Murder”. In 1985 he landed his most recognized role, as Mike Seaver in the sitcom “Growing Pains” which catapulted him to stardom, as one of the most popular actors in the ‘80s and ‘90s.

During his lengthy stint in the “Growing Pains”, he starred and appeared in numerous other projects and movies, including “The Best of Times” (1986), “Like Father Like Son” (1987), and “Listen to Me” (1989).

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In 1995, he was cast as Kirk Hartman, the main character in the sitcom “Kirk”. In the new millennium, he withdrew from mainstream TV, but still reprised his part as Mike in the two reunion movies for “Growing Pains”. Except for a couple of roles, he mostly appeared in religious films, including the “Left Behind” trilogy, and “Saving Christmas”. His last appearance was in 2019 in the Netflix series “Fuller House”.

Besides his acting career, Kirk has also established himself as an evangelistic minister – in 2002, he co-founded the organization “The Way of the Master” with his fellow evangelist Ray Comfort. In 2009 he worked on the altered version of Charles Darwin’s “On the Origin of Species”, and distributed it with his organization, causing quite a commotion in the scientific community due to omitted chapters, and an introduction written by Ray Comfort.

That was not the only time Kirk landed in hot waters due to his beliefs – in 2012 he guest-starred on the talk show “Piers Morgan Tonight” and talked about homosexuality, saying it was unnatural and destructive to society, which drew criticism from the LGBT community, gay rights activists, and celebrities.

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Robb Wells Net Worth, Wife, Weight Loss, Children, House, Family

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Who is Robb Wells?

Robert Christopher ‘Robb’ Wells is an actor and screenwriter, who gained popularity portraying Ricky in the Canadian sitcom “Trailer Park Boys”. He’s also known as a co-founder of Swearnet.com, the subscription-based website that he and his co-stars from “Trailer Park Boys” launched. Robb was born under the Zodiac sign Libra on 28 October 1972, in Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada. As of 2022, he’ll be 50 years old; he holds American nationality.

Early life and Family

The names of his parents remain a mystery, but it’s known that Robb’s father was a forensic expert who worked with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.

At the age of eight, the family moved to Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. Reportedly, during his high school days, he was very interested in sports, especially soccer, and later made it to the Nova Scotia provincial team.

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In high school, he met his life-long friends and partners John Paul Trembley and Mike Clattenburg, who would later be his co-stars in “Trailer Park Boys”. As a group, they were known as jokers, often pulling practical jokes and pranks, which would later get them into trouble, similar to the situations and characters they played on the show.

After matriculating, he enrolled at Saint Mary’s University in Nova Scotia, and graduated in 1993 with a Bachelor of Commerce.

The Beginnings of his career and “Trailer Park Boys”

Before launching their acting careers, Robb, Mike and John ran a restaurant together. Robb launched his acting career in 1995, collaborating with Mike and Jon on the short movie “The Cart Boy”, in which he played the character Ricky for the first time. In 1998, they filmed another short comedy movie, “One Last Shot”, directed by Mike and starring Robb and John.

The following year, Robb reprised the role of Ricky in the comedy movie “Trailer Park Boys”. It follows a petty felon, Julian, played by John Trembley, who hires a crew to film a documentary about him, his life in the trailer, and his friends.

The film, regarded as the spiritual ‘pilot’ for the series, did not gain popularity or become a commercial success, but it caught the attention of actor/director Barrie Dunn, who saw an enormous potential for filming a similarly-themed series.

The trio and Barrie pitched the idea to The Comedy Network, but were turned down. Finally, the executive producers for the Showcase Television channel recognized the marketability and the potential of the show, and gave them a commitment to a first season.

The series “Trailor Park Boys” premiered in 2001, with slight changes compared to the movie.

The show starred Robb as Ricky LaFleur, John Paul Trembley as Julian with the addition of the third character, Bubbles, portrayed by Mike Smith. The series follows three felons who have a documentary made about their lives, set in the fictional Sunnyvale Trailer Park in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia.

The show ran for 12 seasons – the first seven seasons originally on Showcase channel, earning the title as their highest-rated Canadian series. Later in 2008, it was picked up by Netflix, and the series continued for another five seasons, concluding in 2018. Besides becoming a huge commercial success, the show spawned several spin-offs and films. Regarded as one of Canada’s most enduring pop-culture productions, it aired in various other countries around the globe, including Israel, New Zealand and Germany.

Other Roles

In 2002 he had a minor role in the independent coming-of-age drama movie “Virginia’s Run”, alongside Lindze Letherman, Rachel Skarsten, and Gabriel Byrne. Robb then shared the screen with Mike and John in several films spawned from “Trailer Park Boys”, including “Hearth of Dartmouth: Life of a Trailer Park Girl”, “Trailer Park Boys 10”, and “Trailer Park Boys: Say Goodnight to the Bad Guys”.

He also reprised his role as Ricky in “The Movie” (2006), which was a huge commercial and critical success, earning three nominations for the prestigious Canadian Genie Award. The movie was followed by two sequels entitled “Countdown to Liquor Day” (2009), and “Don’t Legalize It” (2014).

In 2009, Robb portrayed Jimmy the Gofer in the movie “The Boondock Saint II: All Saints Day”, sharing the scene with Sean Patrick Flanery, Norman Reedus, and Julie Benz.

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Two years later, he was cast as Logan in the action/ exploitation film “Hobo with a Shotgun”, followed by his appearance as Stabby Brutto in the movie “The Drunk and On Drugs”. Robb then appeared in other movies, including “Jackhammer”, “The Back Nine”, and “Would You Rather”.

Since 2014, he has starred mainly in “Trailer Park” movies, projects, and spin-offs, including “Swearnet: The Movie”, “Trailer Park Boys: Live at the North Pole”, and “Swearnet Live”.

Latest Roles

In 2019, he voiced the Ricky LaFleur character in the animated series “Trailer Park Boys: Animated Series”, which ran for two seasons, concluding in 2020.

In January 2021, Robb, Mike, and John launched another spin-off series, “Trailer Park Boys: Jail”, then he switched from his usual portrayal of Rick and landed the role of John Andrew McGinnis in the drama movie “Dawn, Her Dad and the Tractor”. In 2022 he is set to appear in the comedy/ crime film “Vandits”.

Personal life

Even though Robb is a well-known celebrity in Canada and the US, he has managed to keep most of his private matters away from the public eye. According to sources, he’s never been married or engaged. In 2013, he posted a photo of himself and the blogger and gamer Jeanna Harrison, which sparked rumors about their alleged relationship. However, Robb never disclosed any information or confirmed the rumors. At the moment, it’s believed that he’s single.

“Swearnet”

In 2013, the magic trio Mike, John and Robb, purchased the rights to the show from the original producers, and in 2014, they launched two movies, “Swearnet” and “Swearnet Live”. Following the movies’ enormous success and positive reception, they founded the eponymous website and movie/television studio also known as ‘Home of the Trailor Park Boys’. It features a variety of content, shows and podcasts, which is exclusive to website subscribers. Additionally, fans can receive information regarding upcoming projects, tour dates, and merchandise. Their official Instagram account has over 200,000 followers.

What is his net worth?

Robb’s estimated net worth is around $2.5 million, acquired from his acting career, the website, and merchandise.

Physical statistics and Trivia

Robb is 6ft 1in tall (185cm) and weighs around 115lbs (68kgs). His hair is dark brown, further adorned with blue eyes.

Robb is a distant cousin of the Prime Minister of Canada, Stephen Harper, who was in office from 2006 to 2015.

Is he active on social media?

It seems that Robb is not a fan of social platforms. He has a Twitter account with over 100,000 followers, but it appears inactive, as his last post was made in 2014 – Robb doesn’t use Instagram or Facebook, but his fans can keep up with his upcoming projects on the official Instagram account for “Trailer Park Boys”, and the “Swearnet” website.