Tuesday, August 07, 2007

Brandon Call

Brandon Call is a former child star best known for his role as "J.T. Lambert" on the 1990s family sitcom, Step By Step. Call was born on November 17, 1976 and achieved a lot of success throughout his teen years.

Call’s career began in the mid-1980s with small guest roles on various TV shows and movies such as Simon & Simon, Slickers, and Jagged Edge. He parlayed these early appearances into a recurring role in the mid-1980s on the afternoon soap opera, Santa Barbara.

As his star was rising, Call began receiving better acting opportunities. He auditioned for and was original cast as the star character, "Kevin Arnold," in The Wonder Years, only to be replaced at the last minute by Fred Savage. He also starred alongside David Hasselhoff as the original "Hobie Buchanan" in the first season of Baywatch (the Hobie character was played in subsequent seasons by fellow washed-up up actor Jeremy Jackson). Call apparently left Baywatch because the show was not very popular during its first season, and only became a phenomenon after the focus turned toward the beautiful lifeguards on the show, as opposed to well-written storylines.




Call's most substantial role was as J.T. Lambert on Step-By-Step. Step-By-Step was on the air for a long time, from 1991-1998, although I only watched it maybe 3 or 4 times. On the show, Call's character was the oldest child in the Lambert family. The Lambert family, ironically enough, resided in Port Washington, Wisconsin, where the king of washed-up celebrities, Dustin Diamond, currently resides.

The Lambert family was a middle-class family and the entire premise of the show was ripped off from the Brady Bunch. Frank Lambert, the character J.T.'s father, was divorced and had custody of three children, including the character J.T. Frank Lambert impulsively married Carol Foster, a widowed woman with three kids of her own. The families merged and the episodes followed the family members as they matured and got to know each other.

Step-By-Step was a fairly successful show on ABC and made Call somewhat of a star. Based on his fame on the show, Call picked up an endorsement deal for the early 1990s beverage, Boku.

In 1996 Call was involved in a very strange mugging. While leaving a taping session on the Step By Step set, Call was attacked by an unknown gunman in an apparently random attack after a traffic dispute. The gunman shot Call in both arms. Luckily, Call was not seriously injured and made a full recovery.

After Step By Step was cancelled in 1998, Call's career ended. Perhaps it was due to anxiety from being shot or that he was sick of the spotlight. Regardless of the reason, there is no doubt that Brandon Call is one washed-up celebrity!


*** Update - May 12, 2013 ***

Someone sent me the following photo on Brandon Call.  This photo was apparently taken in 2007:



*** Update - March 4, 2014 ***

When I originally drafted this post back in 2007, I was unable to find much information on the the incident in which Brandon Call was shot. However, I recently performed an Internet search and found additional details relating to the shooting. According to the Associated Press, Call was driving when Tommy Eugene Lewis started tailgating him in another car. Call turned onto a side street that turned out to be a dead end to elude Lewis who cornered Call and fired six bullets into Call's car. Lewis was convicted of attempted premeditated murder and sentenced to 41 years to life in prison.

The text of a published opinion relating to Lewis's unsuccessful appeal of the verdict may be found here.

122 comments:

Anonymous said...

you should do all of the cast members of Step by step, as they are all washed-up cumstains.

saturn96 said...

Thought it was a descent show for the 90's. Wasn't this guy shot about 10 years ago in the arm during a carjacking?

Anonymous said...

i liked brandon. i didnt mind step by step. mindless, but fun.

How about profiling: Jason Hervey, David Faustino or Jeremey Litch.....all three former favorites of mine back in the day :)

Movie Fan said...

I already did one on Faustino:
http://washedupcelebrities.blogspot.com/2007/04/david-faustino.html

All of the profiles are linked on the upper right-hand side on this blog and listed on this index page:
http://washedupcelebrities.blogspot.com/2006/10/index-of-washed-up-celebrities.html

I was going to do one on Jason Hervey until I found out that he actually does very well for himself in the business world.

Anonymous said...

brandon is openly bisexual.

Anonymous said...

he is dating a gay guy name Jim Verraros from American Idol first season.

Anonymous said...

does anyone know where i can find a recent picture of him?

Anonymous said...

Brandon Call is very nice boy. I would like to send him meil but I don´t have his adress.

Anonymous said...

He actually has a beautiful wife and 2 kids. I dont think that because someone chooses to get out of the acting business and live a private life makes them a "washed up celeb". He is a very nice guy and has done nothing to be included in this list.

daddysgirl3 said...

hi i am hes daughter amanda call im 11 years old and my dad is not gay and not a washed up celeberty you guys disgust me and ur rude and u guys are just jelous so apolagize or see what happens

Illustrious_Shinji said...

Hey you thing u can give your daddy's email

Vivacious J said...
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Unknown said...

he is not just a celbertiy he is but he is worth a million dollars i am his daugter and i love u guys but i mean he is a good guy i meann i dont want u to think him as juts a celbertiy and i love him he is the best dad evrrrr oh and yes he is very handsome still xoxxo write back amanda call

Anonymous said...

okay guys u are rude!
i am brandon's neighbor and his daughers best friend!
u guys are very rude to brandon and thats not okay with me, and me or amanda will not give out any info! he is deffenenly not gay he has a girlfriend and a daughter and is living happy! he is also NOT a washed up celeberty i can garentee that please leave brandon alone!

Anonymous said...

hi im alexis, brandons neighbor and brandons daughters best friend, i really cant belive u guys! ur so rude to brandon half the things ur saying arent true 1: he is deffenently not gay! he has a girlfriend and is living happily, 2: he is not washed up he is an awsome guy and very sweet i cant belive any of u would say that about brandon i see him almost everyday and not once he is rude or washed up! me and amanda will not give out any info of his so stop asking
xoxo alexis

Anonymous said...

alexis, do you know the story behind Brandon Call's shooting? It's hard to believe that someone shot him in both arms for no reason.

Unknown said...

hey its amanda brandons daughter thnx lexie and while he was on the rode a guy shot him in both arms in la while he was driving!xoxoxox write back ,amanda call

Unknown said...

no problem amanda!
anytime :)
guys if u have any questions other than personal things we will be happy to answer them me and amanda!!!
write back
-alexis
xoxoxoxoxoxoxox

Anonymous said...

Amanda, did the police ever catch the guy who shot Brandon Call in his arms?

Unknown said...

ya they did he is in jail and will be until he is like 54 xoxoox write back ,amanda call

Anonymous said...

Brandon lives in San Diego CA and is currently a single parent. He OWNS a gas station/carwash in La Jolla and has started a production company with another fellow actor. Due to good financial advice and action from his father, Richard, Brandon is able to stay out of the "limelight" and live a private life with his daughter. This is fact not fiction.

Anonymous said...

Brandon Call gassed up my car, washed my windshield and checked my oil today. Great guy considering it was a self-serve pump. I left him a nice tip.

Unknown said...

what r you talking about he doesnt even work at a gas station u idoit!i am his daughter and that is fiction whatevr u that guy said he does not work or own a gas station im sorry but its just thats my dad xoxox write back!..amanda call

Unknown said...

ok u know i am his daughter i think i would know!u dont belive me then ill show u a picture and pkease dnt call me and idoit xoxo write back,amanda call

Anonymous said...

Amanda - If you're really Brandon's daughter, then ask him to tell you about Teedle. That will be positive proof! You can email his answer to me sarah2012sarah2012@yahoo.com.

Anonymous said...

I know Brandon chose to retire from showbiz. The last time I saw him was on the set of step by step and his dad Richard told me he was opening a car wash. I have been trying to find his sister Tandi. If anyone knows how to get a hold of him or a family member then please post any info. you may have. Maybe the name of his business. thanks

Anonymous said...

hi....
amanda really is his daughter! i would know i see brandon almost every day! and i also see amanda. amanda is so sweet and would never lie about anything. esspesially about her dad, her dad is like her everything she loves her dad and i would think u upset her by treating her like that, just please dont be rude thats is my neighbor/bestfriend
AND I AM SO MAD ABOUT THIS WASHED UP CELEBERTY CLUB U JERKS ARE STARTING! he no where near washed up little messed up minded jerksssss

Anonymous said...

hey guys its alexis!
um i just wanted to say that whoever u are that wants to know tandis info or another family member im sorry but amanda or anyone cant really give out personal info. that is something u guys should not ask celebs. and accually none of u guys should know any info (personal) unless u know him and if u really do know him u should be able to have his info. and sara or (teedle) im sorry to say but amanda doesnt have to prove anything to u! we know the truth.

Anonymous said...

Alexis -- You stated that the previous posters should not be asking celebs for their info. They were not asking celebs; they were asking their children, who are in no way, shape or form a celeb. And before you give me a high & mighty response -- I do agree with you that Brandon Call should not be considered a washed up celeb. I think getting shot in both arms would be a life changing event for anyone -- furthermore, from what I remember about the specific event (what I heard or read from news outlets) from when it happened, the person that shot him knew he was an actor. I can't imagine I would want to hop back into acting. I also remember that he or one of his family members had been advising him with investing in tech companies during the second half of the 90's where some tech companies stocks went up 5000% in just 2-3 years. He was one of the lucky ones that had gotten most of his money out of the market before the bubble burst!

Anonymous said...

I AM SICK OF YOU JERKS DEFENDING HIM HE'S WASHED UP YOU JERKSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

Anonymous said...

well seeing how Brandon is only 21 days younger than me, I wish him a happy b-day. i really enjoyed watching Step-By-Step. He was great on there. If ppl think that every actor/actress that leaves the show business is washed up then y'all r sadly mistaken. would you call Will Smith washed up if he left acting? highly doubt it. stop and think for one moment that maybe Brandon wants family time. That does mean something to some of us.

Anonymous said...

thankyou guys. and exuse me he is ABSALUTLY NOT a washed uo celeberty u mut be out of ur mind. he is no where close a washed up celeberty he is sweet,kind,amazing,outgoing,wonderful,a joy to have in life, a happy greatful person. it was his choice to leave and seriously give him a break!!!!!!!!!!!!!!, and thankyou guys for agreeing with me
-ALEXIS xoxoxox write back

Unknown said...

ok this is starting to piss me off he didnt stop acting cause of the shootings he stoped cause he had to take care of me cause i was born and also my family member never said for my dad to do some tech thing ya right u got the wrong guy.HE IS NOT A WASHED UP CELBERY AND THNK U ALL FOR DEFENDING HIM and also alexis luv u xoxoox-Amanda call

Anonymous said...

alexis:luv you too amanda and this is pissing me off too! im with u amanda and no matter what i will always be here for u and brandon no matter what the low life confused people say :)
xoxoxox -ALEXIS
write back

Agent Orange said...

Hey Amanda, here's a step by step for you:

1) Tell your father to spend some money to get you better educated, you illiterate little embarassment. When you start looking like the dumbest person in an internet hate thread then clearly something needs to be done...

2) Tell your father never to try to make an acting comeback, but instead to just enjoy the residuals on the shows he worked on. He was never a very good or gifted actor, even when he had the 'precocious kid' routine going for him. And honestly, we don't need any more mediocre dtv actors on the hollywood books, we've got more than enough already.

3) Understand that on the internet, everybody hates everybody, usually for no real reason whatsoever. So either go luddite, or just learn to deal with it already.

And finally, 4) Understand that while he may be your father, and as such you love him, the simple truth is that he was a mediocre part of some of the absolute worst television of the 80's and 90's. Honestly, he should feel blessed that he made so much money, given just how bad those shows were, and how poor his work on them was.

Have a nice day.

Anonymous said...

If this is his daughter and she is 11 this dude has more problems then being a washed up celeb. lol
He was good on that show though.

Unknown said...

im 13

Unknown said...

@ Feb 16, 2011 3:53 PM

Agreed! Thank you. My 6 year old speaks better English than his 11 year old daughter, if she is really his daughter. But I digress.

The show, admittedly was ok, nothing special, entertaining at times. He was probably the best character, and the show wouldn't have been watchable otherwise. If he left because of family, or the shooting incident, than that's understandable.

I guess that's it...all that's left to do is wait for a response from his daughter, because she will have a response (unfortunately, she always does). Like it or not, she's gotta learn: people will love or hate her father for having been there, and her snappy remarks are not going to change that.

Anonymous said...

Seeing this particular blog entry leads me to wonder: what happened to that boy who played the youngest. He was there, then it was like he disappeared, like most of the other cast members when that show was cancelled.

Anonymous said...

The sad thing is, reading over the past comments, it looks like his daughter posted her age as 11--nearly two years ago, so she's 12 or 13 now. But what a shame that she's that age and talks like that. I weep for the future...

Anonymous said...

I found this link to where are they now for all the step by step cast. Brandon Call has retired from acting, so I wouldn't call him washed up...Who you should for sure add is Josh Bryne. Check out the link!

http://blog.koldcast.tv/2010/koldcast-news/then-and-now-what-the-step-by-step-characters-are-doing-now/

AmandaAnn81 said...

I had a year long fling with Brandon in the mid '90's, while he was on Step By Step. I remember thinking, "I can't believe I'm sleeping with such a huge celebrity!!!" But now in 2011 if I ever mention his name NO ONE would even know who I was talking about! He wanted a real relationship with me but i was young and didn't want to settle down. Plus he was kinda crummy in the sack.... it was terrible when he got shot, he was always really paranoid after that. Then he got his gf pregnant and I never heard from him again. I think it's really strange that he named his daughter Amanda, maybe he named her after me....;)

Anonymous said...

^^^ Anonymous, you came hear to name drop and complain about how bad Brandon Call was in the sack 15 years ago? You must have one sad, pathetic life!

AmandaAnn81 said...

My name is obviously not "anonymous", yours is. So what if I came by this page, it's not some private conversation, and how am I "name dropping"? Don't get so ass hurt because I said he wasn't that great in bed. What are you...His wife? :)

Steve said...

I met Brandon Call last week when I stopped at his gas station to fill up my car before I drove to Las Vegas. He initially upset me when he started to pump premium unleaded into my car even though I had specifically asked for diesel. :( I noticed his mistake and stopped him after a few seconds - he was gracious enough to fill up the tank with diesel at no cost because he felt badly about his mistake. Luckily, my car was not damaged and I was able to make it to Vegas safely.

All in all, Brandon seems like a great guy.

Anonymous said...

How funny...This guy probably thought he was great 12 years ago, even though he was never headed for A-list stardom. Now he's on a blog that pokes fun at washed up celebrities, he has a daughter who clearly isn't the sharpest tool in the shed (she's definitely a tool), and an ex who's telling everybody she can about how he's bad in bed. Hahahahaha! I know I've gotten a good laugh for today!

Anonymous said...

I think I found Brandon Call's real Facebook Page! Look here, he is bald now!http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=1675891920

Anonymous said...

I love Brandon Calls sneakers and the white socks he wore with his addidas hi tops. what a sexy boy he was then. Hope he is enjoying his private life and if I ever meet him I would give him a big kiss on the lips

Anonymous said...

Wow. Ok first off Amanda is my younger sister and Alexis and Amanda neither of you guys need to be on her defending Brandon. Ok. You guys are to little to deal with a bunch of immature adults. My lil sister wont be giving out any info about her father so please don't ask about her personal life. She is only 13 years old!

Anonymous said...

Apparently, illiteracy runs in the family...

dzammit said...

I strongly believe that anyone stupid enough to insult others must be either a fullish person, a sad person or a bit of a jerk. Let the family alone. Does it mean that if a person chooses to change his career he is a washup. Then there are a lot of washups in this world. I personally enjoyed watching the show and all the actors back in the 90's and am again watching them with all my family now.

David from Malta Europe

Carlos said...

i used to like step by step very much. great cast!

Julie J said...

Brandon Call was a really good and handsome actor...I laughted so many times watching Step by Step!!!! One of the best TV show ever!!!! All the persons who criticize him are JEALOUS...and i am sure he is very good at bed!!! And Amanda, i am sure you have a very nice Daddy... :) i am sad to leave so far away from USA,i will be happy to meet him...and you Amanda! Xxx Julie

Anonymous said...

brandon was a good friend of mine at redondo union high school, he was and prob. still is a good dude!

Anonymous said...

I knew Brandon when he was a kid. He comes from a good family. I wish I were "washed up" and sitting on millions of dollars. I too would like to know what happened to Tandi.

JimmyGunz said...

I just found this site today. Making fun of an 11 year old? Cmon people. Half the peeps in here can't spell and they are way older. I saw a kid on here getting made fun of for sticking up for her father. I was literally sick to my stomach, man. Leave the kid alone. Do these people steal lunch money from high-schoolers, too? Two things: 1) Amanda, if you really are the daughter of Brandon Call I want you to never come to this site ever again. Leave these people far, far behind and don't hurt yourself reading this shit. 2) To the people who picked on her I want you to look in the mirror and say out loud "I like making fun of kids because that's what I do. That is who I am. If I ever doubt that I will come here and read my comments." You can run me down all you want, I won't hide in anonymity. But I don't make fun of kids, and the proof that your a low-life is on the screen in front of you.

Anonymous said...

Amanda, don't dignify these people with responses. If he your father, you will feel the need to defend him. He was an actor before becoming your father, so he is definitely capable of taking criticism. BTW, you should write a little better ;-) I know shorthand is a big thing now, but don't grow too accustomed to it.

Anonymous said...

He looks good in tight jeans.

Anonymous said...

A lot of these celebrities you call washed up, especially those who were child actors, did more before they were 12 yrs old than most people accomplish in their whole lives. I don't think Brandon Call even belongs on the list of washed up celebrities. You don't know, he's not that old and may yet come back to acting...possibly even stardom. And, BTW, I have a niece who taught herself to type 60 wpm at 11 yrs old but also doesn't bother to go back to correct typographical errors esp. for something like a trivia blog. That doesn't mean she can't spell.

Anonymous said...

Hey guys I do security at a night club in vegas and I met brandon outside in line he looked different obviously he's older and is rockin the shaved head now. I needed help remembering so I asked him you look familiar he said I used to be on a tv show cAlled step by step it all came back to me, I was a fan back in the day TGI Fridays! Then I remember ford farlane (favorite movie) he was there wit his wife/girlfriend one of the sweetest, nicest guys I every met asked my name very friendly brought him and his beautiful wife to the front of the line and said it was a pleasure to takecare and good-luck. I saw him again that night he remember my name and still was an awesome guy, there's no such thing as a washed up actor it's a job and sometimes you gotta switch up he still is an awesome actor he just choose to go a different route like we all do once or twice in our lives. Brandon you won't read this but it was a pleasure brother you take care and your family...

Anonymous said...

So why is his daughter (if that's who she claims to be) posting if she can't take the responses to her statements. If's a public forum with free speech/opinions entitled. She should be in school learning how to communicate properly rather than surfing the net unsupervised.

Anonymous said...

I am a father and know how one feels. I believe that Brandon was a great actor and a great father and does not need anyone's apporoval to make a change in life for taking care of his family. And believe that anyone who thinks otherwise has mental problem and should see a shrink.

Anonymous said...

jIMMYgUNZ... i totally agree & am surprised it took so long for someone to come to her defence with facts! well said, nicely done mate!.. T

Anonymous said...

Brandon Call is a great guy. After he filled up my car with gas, he checked the oil, the tires and even cleaned my windshield. He has gotten really fat and is losing his hair. He then pointed out his boyfriend, who also works at the gas station.

Ellen said...

oh please. All these people posting claiming they are his mother daughter, neighbor and all that crap. Ridiculous. First of all, prove it. I mean hey I can also say look at me, I am his cousin and he is an awesome guy. What the fuck....Second, the title of this is washed up CELEBRITY. Maybe as a gas station attendant he is a real success but as a celeb he is washed up. And finally there is such a thing called free speech in this country. I suggest you washed up family members of his familiarize yourself with it. It is a great concept.

Anonymous said...

In California (where Brandon Call lives) we don't have people to pump fuel or clean our windshields at the Gas stations . We get out and do it on our own .

Anonymous said...

loved the frist season of baywatch when Brandon was on it
he was awesome in that show.

Stephanie said...

So, ur really Brandon Calls daughter, that is so awesome. He was a wonderful actor

Anonymous said...

Brandon Call was a fox! He can pump my has anytime!!

Unknown said...

My favorite movie as a kid was Blind Fury, and thats bc my dad watched it so much it grew on me. Now, I have it recorded, as a matter of fact its on right now but I was never too fond of Step by Step but I do know Brandon was my teen crush. The movie made me look him up but this site was kind of a disappointment after reading all the bad comments. I never knew he got shot, I hope he has recovered well and hope he is doing well and his family. I hope my boys will make me proud just as Brandons parents and kids are of him. Keep up the good work and I hope you are working on another acting role soon because you are a great actor.Good luck and God bless.

Anonymous said...

Does anybody know what he's doing now?

Anonymous said...

He doesn't own a gas station

Anonymous said...

I would not call him washed up. Did you ever think he may have wanted to do something else in life?

Unknown said...

I always thought Brandon was pretty talented. I clearly thought he was better at comedy than drama. I don't know who was worse the Guy who shot him, or his agent for getting him off Baywatch. Talk about walking away from a cash cow; and I'm pretty sure the scenery was better on Baywatch than it was on step by step. Hopefully wherever he is he is happy

Joe said...

I worked at Domino's Pizza about 7-8 years ago South of San Diego and Brandon Call wallked in. I knew he looked fimiliar but it took me a while to figure who he was. I grew up watching Step by Step and after a few moments remembered who he was. He was very nice.

-Joe

Dani said...

First of all, sorry for my English I'm Spanish from Spain and I use the Google translator. I remember the series as Santa Barbara, the Baywatch and Step. I was in love with him. He had a beautiful face. When I see pictures of Brandon on the internet, I remember it fondly. I hope that life will go well. And we are many boys who were in love with him.
Greetings from Barcelona (Spain).

Anonymous said...

When he got shot he was trying to rip off a crack dealer and got what was coming to him. He was married and had kids ,but got divorced after his wife caught him getting shit on by a male midget prostitute.

Anonymous said...

Went to school with Brandon at Lorenz Hillside. I was attending already when he showed up. We owned that school for a year, we were the duo!! Cheers bro!

Anonymous said...

Wow some haters have nothing better to do.

Anonymous said...

Are you really his daughter, Amanda? I think your dad was funny. Why don't you insist that you dad starts acting again? there are so many scopes in hollywood

Anonymous said...

What an ignorant blog. Obviously appeals to washed up people.

Anonymous said...

Loved Step by Step and Bradon was wonderful. I miss that show as a kid. Good fun!

The Rudness here is shocking no wonder our world is where it is today.

Bitter people!

Anonymous said...

wonderful, good clean show. Not like the comments here wow.

Anonymous said...

Very talented Actor sad we don't see him on the screen today. Step by Step is on in Australia and the kids love it.

charlie said...

hi there ..im from argentina and i love step by step..best tv show ever..was very funny.I'm watching the show on line again :D !!! I support brandon and i support step by step..

WillyJohnWeiner said...

I have nothing bad or naughty to say about Brandon. I sent you a photo of him starring in The adventures of ford fairlane.

Anonymous said...

Your dad is so cool.
I watch him i n step by step all the time

happe2day said...

If u are brandon calls daughter i remember going to jr high school with him. We always flirted with each other and we talked on the phone a few times but then we lost contact. Ive always wished him well hope he is doing good. Take care and tell ur dad Brittney says hi. He may not even remember me but its worth a shot

Anonymous said...

Well said JimmyGunz! The world definitely needs more people like you. To the haters: you wish you were half as successful as any ex-celebrity... How can you say he's washed up if you still remember him, by name, this many years after he quit acting?

Anonymous said...

Where can I have Brandon Call pump my gas? lol

Anonymous said...

Yeah buddy! !!! Brandon was a funny guy. I watched step by step when I was growing. I loved the show. My family and I watched the show together. One of the best shows of the 90s.

tina said...

I was lucky enough to hook up with brandon in highschool on and off, he was a very sweet guy, and contrary to the earlier post he had a big penis and was always very good in bed! I would think you thought he wasnt because he just wasnt in to you! Miss you brandon I wonder sometimes if u remember me....Tina M.

Anonymous said...

I have had the experience of dealing with him in business and it was not a good one. He always focusses on the pennies and not the pounds. He is totally averse to risk and in my opinion poor at business. He is also a bully and the guy who likes to show who is boss. I can't give out more details because I want to avoid being identified

Anonymous said...

Maybe he just didn't like you or like everyone else is lying

Anonymous said...

He lives in Vista Ca anyone want his address

Anonymous said...

Off Long Horn drive in Vista ca

Anonymous said...

Step By Step is a good way to not like humans anymore. I watched the show, now I cant even go to the mall.

tony said...

To Amanda are u really his daughter?? Heard to believe. Without proof?? But I loved it in step by step he was a good actor. I have something. In common with him, I got shot too. Sucks but glad he pulled through. Glad he servived. Hope that loser who shot him oats for it. I hope to meet him one day step by step Is awesome love that show

tony said...

I love step by step Amanda. Ur dad seems cool would live to meet him one day. I got shot so I know how it felt. Hope the guy gets it who shot him. Hope ur dad is doing good he seems like a cool guy.hee a great actor

Anonymous said...

Anyone talk about any celebrity. Being washed. Up is dumb.they at least acted any were known unlike ppl on this form who are haters and jealous

Suzanne Sommers said...

I have no clue how I got here, but these comments have made my freaking day.

Anonymous said...

The residue of this guys feces is still on my mattress.

Unknown said...

I am his mother and yes he retired from show business on his own. I brought him up when he was 2-1/2 until 21. He is now happily married with two daughters

tomasiepants said...

Geez. No wonder the guy took a retirement from acting. Look at all the awful comments on here.

Terry Mcgee said...

There is a reason as to why Brandon was shot. After doing some research, it turns out that Brandon was trying to start a gang by the name of "Step by Step Posse" also known as the SSP. He was trying to move in on a rival gang's turf, "The Family Matters Crew", which is always a no no in the gang world. Brandon is one lucky son of a gun.

Tim said...

LOL....Terry Mcgee

Anonymous said...

Wants to teach his daughter to fucking spell properly.

Anonymous said...

I wished he continued acting miss that actor.:-)

Anonymous said...

Brandon quit acting on his own and will always be way more successful than any of you ever will. He made enough money to live comfortably for life while you losers slave all day for small wage.

Anonymous said...

If you want to lay him that bad, he pumps gas at a station in CA. Just leave an extra tip. I'm sure by the time all is said and done, you will be sick to YOUR stomach.

You act like people were harassing a sweet, innocent little girl. That homophobic foul mouth brat needs her face slapped and a bar of soap in her mouth. And so do you boy scout reject.

Anonymous said...

Hello, I happened upon this thread by accident. It's Brandon, guys. I had no idea people hated me so much, lol! The 'little girl' named Amanda who was posting above, and her 'neighbor' Alexis was actually a 50 year old schizophrenic by the name of Devon Pemberton, he was arrested for stalking and harrassment and eventually ended up jumping from a bridge. Very sad situation, he became obsessed with me and my family, and was found a few blocks from my home living in a 1998 Ford Escort that his parents had bought him before he moved out to LA. The police found him with a pair of my thrown out underwear over his head, listening to the 'Step By Step' soundtrack on cassette tape on repeat. He also went by the aliases Suzie Summertime and Patty Dirtbag. When he was confronted by officers, he showed them this blog and ran out of the car wearing high heels, my wife's old tampons as earrings, and of course my underpants. I'm extremely open minded, I would've gladly given him a clean autographed pair. The one's he was sniffing were from the unfortunate aftermath of a stomach virus and a night of heavy drinking and Taco Bell. Poor dude. The wife and I went to the funeral, the family was so apologetic and said he never recovered after Saved By The Step went off the air. So that 11 year old girl you were arguing with was actually a grown, deranged, convicted animal rapist. The damn internet. Thanks to all my sweet fans.

Anonymous said...

BRANDON CALL OS MARRIED AND DOES NOT WORK AT A CAR WASH!! HE HAS A BEAUTIFUL WIFE AMD PROBABLY JUST WANTS TO BE LEFT ALONE...

Anonymous said...

Been awhile since the last comment. This is one of the most bizarre exchanges I've read on the internet, and I don't want it to end.

Unknown said...

Kinda like you?

Anonymous said...

Brandon does have a daughter name Amanda who is now a young adult woman, she was 11 back when she posted. Good for her for sticking up for her dad. And I am so happy Brandon mocked you all. How pathetic can you be hating on somebody who never did anything to you. Brandon is enjoying his life. He has a wife, a step daughter Brooke, and his daughter Amanda is now grown. Brandon enjoys his life, he goes on trips, yachts, out to casinos, cruises and is well enjoying his life because he was smart enough to invest. And I met Brandon in the 90s, he was always down to earth and nice. Leave him alone, how pathetic you are to be this hateful. Is your life really this miserable to you have to attack somebody? he has a good life and he is not pumping gas

Tirgarde said...

What's your requirements to be a "washed" up actor? He retired, there's a difference. He decided to get out after what? Between 9- 11 years of acting. Maybe he wanted to do something different with his life? That's not a washed up actor, that's a smart person.

Anonymous said...

Brandon Call turned into a fat, bald Mexican? That's weird lol.

Saida said...

I love Brandon Call since 1992. I want to see him online. He is elder than me for 4 years. Brandon, I did not get married for years just to meet you someday, and to say "I love you!"

Anonymous said...

I just happened to see this. First of all I personally knew all yhe cast members some before they were on Step by Step None of the younger cast had no problems getting work. Some had other goals in life. I left as security for the show and like I mentioned before I knew them before and during the shows run I knew the family!In essence get all your facts!!!

Seahawk said...

Even actors go through regular people conflicts. I'm glad Brandon is doing better.

Unknown said...

Okay why he stopped making movies when he was still a kid

Lynn said...

First of all Brandon is not washed up, He decided himself to leave Los Angeles and acting. he was a child and teen actor, he decided not to continue acting as a career in his adult life after Step by Step ended. You are a never been topic starter. Brandon was smart enough to invest his money and lives very comfortably and has a great life. If you lived in Los Angeles county your would realize how dangerous this place is even in surburban areas and how crazy this place is. I don't blame him for moving to the San Diego area. Even Orange County is not half as crazy and scary as Los Angele county. If somebody was a professional contruction worker and wanted to try Accounting, this does not make them a wash up construction person. Brandon has money from his investments and what he does for work is none of your business and he is living his life well and probably has a better life than you , most likely. Brandon was shot by some piece of shit gang banger in 1996 and here in Los Angeles you can get shot just by not smiling at somebody when you pass them or for any crazy thing. He left Los Angeles and acting and that's his choice and his life. Leave him alone.