| Brandon Call | |
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| Born | Brandon Spencer Lee Call November 17, 1976 Torrance, California |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1985-1998 |
Brandon Spencer Lee Call (born November 17, 1976) is an American television and film actor.
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Born in Torrance, California, Call began his career as a child actor in 1984 appearing in guest roles on Simon & Simon and Hotel. In 1985, he landed a recurring role on the NBC daytime drama, Santa Barbara. During his stint on Santa Barbara, Call earned two Young Artist Awards for the role. After leaving the series in 1987, he guest starred on two episodes of St. Elsewhere, and appeared on the short-lived series The Charmings. From 1989 to 1990, Call portrayed Hobie Buchannon on the first season of Baywatch. The following year, he co-starred opposite Andrew Dice Clay in The Adventures of Ford Fairlane and in 1991, appeared in For the Boys starring Bette Midler.
That same year, Call was cast as John Thomas "J.T." Lambert on the ABC sitcom Step by Step. The series lasted seven seasons, ending in 1998. Call has since retired from acting.
While leaving the set after a taping session for Step by Step in September 1996, Call was attacked by an unknown gunman. Though he was shot in both arms, Call was not seriously injured, and made a full recovery.[1] Brandon is divorced and he's father to a daughter (born 1998). He is the step-dad of Alexis Snow. Brandon's parents named Richard and Elyse. Brandon's siblings are Dee Anne, Tandi and Dustin.
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| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
| 1985 | The Black Cauldron | Fairfolk (Voice) | Alternative title: Taran and the Magic Cauldron |
| Jagged Edge | David Barnes | ||
| 1989 | Blind Fury | Billy Devereaux | |
| 1989 | Warlock (1989 film) | Young boy | |
| 1990 | The Adventures of Ford Fairlane | The Kid | |
| 1991 | For the Boys | Danny Leonard (at 12), New York | |
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| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 1984 | Simon & Simon | Addie Becker's Son | 1 episode |
| Hotel | Timmie | 1 episode | |
| 1985 | Slickers | Scooter Clinton | Television movie |
| I Dream of Jeannie: 15 Years Later | Tony, Jr. (Age 7) | Television movie | |
| 1985-1987 | Santa Barbara | Brandon Capwell | Various episodes |
| 1985-1988 | Magnum, P.I. | Billy, Karen's son | 3 episodes |
| 1986 | The Richest Cat in the World | Bart | Television movie |
| Between Two Women | Television movie Uncredited |
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| Life With Lucy | Max | 2 episodes | |
| 1989-1987 | St. Elsewhere | Christopher McFadden | 2 episodes |
| 1987 | Outlaws | 1 episode | |
| Webster | Ricky | 1 episode | |
| 1987 | Trying Times | Reggie | 1 episode |
| 1987-1988 | The Charmings | Thomas Charming | 19 episodes |
| 1988 | Something Is Out There | Joey | 2 episodes |
| 1989 | The Gifted One | Michael (age 10) | Television movie |
| 1989-1990 | Baywatch | Hobie Buchannon | 22 episodes |
| 1991-1998 | Step by Step | John Thomas "J.T." Lambert | 160 episodes |
| 1994 | Thunder in Paradise | Zach | 2 episodes |
| Year | Award | Result | Category | Film or series |
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| 1986 | Young Artist Award | Won | Outstanding Young Actor - Regular Daytime Serial | Santa Barbara |
| 1987 | Nominated | Exceptional Performance by a Young Actor, Supporting Role, Feature Film - Comedy, Fantasy or Drama | Jagged Edge | |
| Won | Exceptional Performance by a Young Actor in a Daytime Series | Santa Barbara | ||
| 1988 | Nominated | Exceptional Performance by a Young Actor in a Television Comedy Series | The Charmings | |
| 1990 | Best Young Actor Supporting Role in a Television Series | Baywatch | ||
| 1992 | Best Young Actor Starring in a New Television Series | Step by Step | ||
| 1993 | Outstanding Young Comedian in a Television Series | Step by Step | ||
| 1994 | Outstanding Youth Ensemble in a Television Series | Step by Step (Shared with Josh Byrne, Christopher Castile, Staci Keanan, Christine Lakin and Angela Watson) |
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