Mike Brady was an architect on the ABC television show The Brady Bunch, which aired from 1969 to 1974.
He was played by Robert Reed. Mike is the widowed father of three daughters – Marcia, Jan, and Cindy – and stepfather to three sons – Greg, Peter, and Bobby. The family lived in a suburban home in Los Angeles, California.
Mike worked at an architectural firm called Schulte and Associates. He was often shown working on drawings in his home office.
5 facts about Robert Reed’s acting career
Though best known for his role as Mike Brady on the popular sitcom The Brady Bunch, Robert Reed had a long and successful career as an actor prior to his most famous role. Here are 5 facts about his acting career:
- Reed began his acting career in the early 1950s, with roles in live television dramas such as Lux Video Theatre and Studio One.
- In 1957, he made his film debut in Peyton Place, appearing alongside such future stars as Hope Lange and Ryan O’Neal.
- Throughout the 1960s, Reed appeared in a number of high-profile films, including The Dunwich Horror (1970), Solitaire for Two (1965), and The Newlywed Game (1964).
- In addition to his work in film and television, Reed also carved out a successful niche as a stage actor, appearing in productions of Our Town and Death of a Salesman.
- Though he is best remembered for his role on The Brady Bunch, Reed continued to work steadily throughout the 1970s and 1980s, with roles on shows such as Fantasy Island and Matt Houston.
