TEXAS. (THECOUNT) — Philip McKeon, the child star who starred on popular retro TV series, “Alice,” has passed away on Tuesday. He was 55.
McKeon has been battling a longtime illness. He passed away in Texas where he resided.
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Philip Anthony McKeon was born on November 11, 1964, in Westbury, New York. His younger sister is actress Nancy McKeon. He started acting when he was four years old, and his claim to fame is playing Tommy Hyatt on Alice from 1976-1985. In addition, in his early years, he modeled and was featured in many television commercials, reports DoYouRemember.
Linda Lavin, who played Alice on the show, actually saw Philip at a Broadway performance. She liked him and recommended him for the part of Tommy. After Alice ended, he acted in several films including Sandman and Ghoulies 4. He also appeared in several shows including The Love Boat. In his later years, he produced and directed a few films, including Teresa’s Tattoo which starred his sister Nancy.
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