Bobby Sherman was an American singer, actor, and songwriter who became a teen idol in the 1960s and 1970s. He was best known for his singing career, which produced a series of hit singles, as well as his acting roles in television series like Here Come the Brides and getting. He was also a popular figure in the world of celebrity endorsements, appearing in commercials for products like Coca-Cola and McDonald’s.
Early Life
Robert Cabot Sherman Jr. was born in Santa Monica, California on July 22, 1943. His father, Robert Cabot Sherman Sr., was a lawyer and his mother, Juanita, was a housewife. He had two sisters, Sharon and Marcella. Sherman showed an interest in music from a young age and was encouraged by his parents to pursue it. He attended Santa Monica High School and graduated in 1961. While there, he was part of the school’s choir and acted in the school’s production of West Side Story.
Music Career
Sherman’s music career began with his first single, “Little Woman,” which was released in 1965. The song became a hit in the United States and the UK, reaching number three on the Billboard Hot 100. This success was followed by a string of other hit singles, including “Julie (Do You Love Me),” “Easy Come, Easy Go” and “La La La (If I Had You).” Sherman also released several albums, including Bobby Sherman Sings “Big Hits of the Sixties” (1968) and Bobby Sherman Sings “The Best of the Love Songs” (1969).
Later Years
In the 1970s, Sherman shifted his focus from music to acting. He starred in the television series Here Come the Brides (1968-1970) and Getting Together (1971-1972). He also appeared in several television movies, including The Boy Who Stole the Elephant (1970) and The Boy Who Stole the Elephant II (1972). Sherman also returned to music in the 1970s, releasing the album Portrait of Bobby (1975). He continued to act in television shows and commercials throughout the rest of his life.
Bobby Sherman was a beloved teen idol who enjoyed a successful career in music, television, and advertising. His music career spawned a series of hit singles and albums, and his acting roles in television series and movies cemented his status as a popular figure in the entertainment industry. He also remained a popular figure in the world of celebrity endorsements, appearing in commercials for products like Coca-Cola and McDonald’s. Sherman passed away in 2020 at the age of 76.
