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Urkel_2003 · 10-16-2003, 03:49 PM

I was wondering, what's the biggest age difference between the actor, and the charachter that actor plays on a sitcom. The 2 biggest ones I can think of is Henry Winkler playing Fonzie on Happy Days. Henry Winkler, was 28 when Happy Days premired in 1974, yet his charachter was 19, and I'm not sure because they never mentioned his age, but I think he was 19 for the next few years too. The actor who played Arnold Horshack was 30 when Welcome Back Kotter ended, and Horshack was probably about 18 at that point. What's the Biggest age difference from actor to charachter that you all know of?

Adamantium · 10-16-2003, 04:14 PM

Although it may not be the biggest age difference, Amy Davidson is 22 in real life and plays a 15 year old in "8 Simple Rules". Kaley Cuoco is younger than Amy and yet she plays the older sister.

Crimson and Clover · 10-16-2003, 11:39 PM

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Originally posted by TVAdam
Although it may not be the biggest age difference, Amy Davidson is 22 in real life and plays a 15 year old in "8 Simple Rules". Kaley Cuoco is younger than Amy and yet she plays the older sister.

Amy is 24.

Adamantium · 10-17-2003, 12:07 AM

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Originally posted by Crimson and Clover
Amy is 24.

Really? Boy they grow up so fast don't they? Just today she was 22.

Sitcomwriter · 10-17-2003, 01:25 AM

Bruce Willis played a baby in an episode of Moonlighting.Does that count?

Crimson and Clover · 10-17-2003, 01:26 AM

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Originally posted by TVAdam
Really? Boy they grow up so fast don't they? Just today she was 22.

Are you trying to say Im wrong?

AKA · 10-17-2003, 04:55 AM

Earle Hyman, who played Cliff's father on The Cosby Show is actually only eleven years older than Bill Cosby.

Bea Arthur is two months older than Estelle Getty, but Getty played Arthur's character's mother on The Golden Girls.

*PinkLady* · 10-17-2003, 10:09 AM

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Originally posted by Crimson and Clover
Are you trying to say Im wrong?

I think he's kidding with you.

hawaii five-o · 10-17-2003, 12:31 PM

Richard Crenna played a squeeky-voiced teenager on "Our Miss Brooks", although he was pushing 30.

Irene Ryan was only a few years older than Buddy Ebsen, but she played his mother-in-law on "The Beverly Hillbillies".

Vivian Vance was about 10 years younger than Ethel Mertz.

Then there's most of the cast of "90210".

Adamantium · 10-17-2003, 04:23 PM

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Originally posted by Crimson and Clover
Are you trying to say Im wrong?

Yikes, I'm just trying to be funny. I believed you. I guess when you can't actually hear me say it, I could understand it being taken the wrong way.

Adamantium · 10-17-2003, 04:23 PM

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Originally posted by *PinkLady*
I think he's kidding with you.

Thank You.

Cactus Jack · 10-17-2003, 08:54 PM

Sherman Helmsey and Isabel Sanford of the Jeffersons were 21 years apart in real life

John Amos, who played Jimmie Walker's dad on Good times, is only 6 years older than Jimmy

Amy Davidson , who plays the younger sister on 8SR is actually older than Kaley Cuoco

dawsongirl · 10-17-2003, 10:21 PM

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Originally posted by Crimson and Clover
Amy is 24.

Geez...I'm almost 24 and I sure couldn't pass for 15.

PZelda · 10-18-2003, 05:10 AM

This has to be the BIGGEST age difference.

Vicki Lawrence was only 24 years old in 1973 when her Mama character first originated on "The Carol Burnett Show". How old is Mama? 65. So, that's a 41-year difference.

When her TV show, "Mama's Family", started in January 1983 as a mid-season replacement, she was only 33, and Mama stayed 65.

Now, in real life, Vicki's 54 and Mama is STILL 65. It won't be long (only 11 more years) before Vicki FINALLY turns 65 and will be the same age as Mama.

Cactus Jack · 10-18-2003, 09:03 AM

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Originally posted by PZelda: VICKI!!
This has to be the BIGGEST age difference.

Vicki Lawrence was only 24 years old in 1973 when her Mama character first originated on "The Carol Burnett Show". How old is Mama? 65. So, that's a 41-year difference.

When her TV show, "Mama's Family", started in January 1983 as a mid-season replacement, she was only 33, and Mama stayed 65.

Now, in real life, Vicki's 54 and Mama is STILL 65. It won't be long (only 11 more years) before Vicki FINALLY turns 65 and will be the same age as Mama.

WHOA!

That is a BIG age difference!

10-16-2003, 03:49 PM	#1
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PZelda Two Valeries! <3 Forum Addict Join Date: Jul 15, 2002 Location: I'm STILL missing NYC. :( Posts: 78,223	This has to be the BIGGEST age difference. Vicki Lawrence was only 24 years old in 1973 when her Mama character first originated on "The Carol Burnett Show". How old is Mama? 65. So, that's a 41-year difference. When her TV show, "Mama's Family", started in January 1983 as a mid-season replacement, she was only 33, and Mama stayed 65. Now, in real life, Vicki's 54 and Mama is STILL 65. It won't be long (only 11 more years) before Vicki FINALLY turns 65 and will be the same age as Mama.
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10-16-2003, 04:14 PM	#2
Adamantium TVAdam No More Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 11, 2002 Location: Springfield, Ohio Posts: 7,820	Although it may not be the biggest age difference, Amy Davidson is 22 in real life and plays a 15 year old in "8 Simple Rules". Kaley Cuoco is younger than Amy and yet she plays the older sister.

10-17-2003, 01:25 AM	#5
Sitcomwriter Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 27, 2001 Posts: 7,354	Bruce Willis played a baby in an episode of Moonlighting.Does that count?

10-17-2003, 04:55 AM	#7
AKA Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 17, 2001 Posts: 15,746	Earle Hyman, who played Cliff's father on The Cosby Show is actually only eleven years older than Bill Cosby. Bea Arthur is two months older than Estelle Getty, but Getty played Arthur's character's mother on The Golden Girls.

10-17-2003, 12:31 PM	#9
hawaii five-o Book 'Em, Dano Senior Member Join Date: Jun 27, 2003 Location: At home, eating cereal straight out of the box Posts: 1,406	Richard Crenna played a squeeky-voiced teenager on "Our Miss Brooks", although he was pushing 30. Irene Ryan was only a few years older than Buddy Ebsen, but she played his mother-in-law on "The Beverly Hillbillies". Vivian Vance was about 10 years younger than Ethel Mertz. Then there's most of the cast of "90210".