Kern County Times

Born on May 28, 1962, in Bakersfield, California, Brandon Edwin Cruz is an American figure known for multifaceted roles in music, acting, and editing. At five, he landed a pivotal role as Eddie Corbett in "The Courtship of Eddie's Father," marking the beginning of his acting journey. Post the show, Cruz continued to make appearances in various TV series and movies. Transitioning to punk rock in the late 1970s, he joined Dr. Know and later the Dead Kennedys, finding solace in surfing and punk rock. His involvement in the hardcore punk scene extended to Europe with the band KNOW in 2017. Beyond the spotlight, Cruz contributed behind-the-scenes as an assistant editor on South Park and worked for major networks like UPN and Discovery Channel. Honored with the Young Artist Former Child Star Lifetime Achievement Award in 1991, Cruz's personal life involved marriage, parenthood, and a shift toward addiction consultancy. Now practicing Buddhism, Cruz's life story unfolds in an upcoming book, capturing the diverse facets of his journey.