Grab Some Tissues and Catch-Up with TV’s ‘Parenthood’ Cast, Including Lauren Graham and Peter Krause

If you’re looking for a good cry, the television series Parenthood , which ran for six seasons from 2010 to 2015, might be the next TV binge for you. The comedy drama, which was based on the 1989 film directed by Ron Howard, details the lives of the Braverman siblings as they go through the ups and downs of life — the good, the bad and the ugly. Check in with the Bravermans and the rest of the Parenthood cast to see where life has taken them!

Peter Krause

Character Played: Adam Braverman

Born: August 12, 1965, in Alexandria, Minnesota

Best Known For: TV shows Sports Night (1998-2000) and Six Feet Under (2001-2005). Also known for the movie The Truman Show (1998)

Thoughts on Parenthood : “ Adam Braverman, of course , the great thing about that role, was that Adam Braverman on Parenthood was an everyday superhero. He wanted to be the best father, the best brother, the best husband. He was the embodiment of a really good guy.”

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Meet 8 Real-Life Couples from the ‘Gilmore Girls’ Set

Choosing a favorite Gilmore Girls on-screen couple has been a years’ long debate amongst fans and co-stars alike. But whether you love Rory with Jess, Logan or Dean, those couples were only for the show’s purpose. Take a peek at the Gilmore Girls real-life couples over the years to see what really went on! 1. […]

Lauren Graham

Character Played: Sarah Braverman

Born: March 16, 1967, in Honolulu, Hawaii

Best Known For: TV series include Gilmore Girls (2000-2007) and Vampirina (2017-2021). Also known for the movies Sweet November (2001), Bad Santa (2003) and Because I Said So (2007)

Thoughts on Parenthood : “ I feel much more vulnerable as an actor than I used to, and I think that's a function of using my brain and my words less and having to access a greater emotional life.”

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Does The Cast of ‘Gilmore Girls’ Get Along?

On-screen, the residents of Stars Hollow seem to be one big (usually happy) family, but is that how the cast was behind-the-scenes? Now it’s time for Gilmore Girls fans to find out whether Lorelai and Luke were really friends in real life and which of the Gilmores are still close to this day! Lauren Graham […]

Dax Shepard

Character Played: Crosby Braverman

Born: January 2, 1975, in Milford, Michigan

Best Known For: TV series The Ranch (2018-2020) and Bless This Mess (2019-2020). Also know for the movies Zathura: A Space Adventure (2005), Idiocracy (2006) and Hit and Run (2012)

Thoughts on Parenthood : “ I got offered Parenthood — I hadn't acted in a long time, no one was offering me anything — and they said, 'This show shoots in Philadelphia’… I turned that show down [because of his relationship with Kristen Bell] … I very much wanted to be on that show.” However, Shepard ended up taking the role after learning it would film in California.

Monica Potter

Character Played: Kristina Braverman

Born: June 30, 1971, in Cleveland, Ohio

Best Known For: Movies Patch Adams (1998), Along Came a Spider (2001), Saw (2004) and The Last House on the Left (2009)

Thoughts on Parenthood : “ We didn’t want to just end it ,” she said. “It’s such a fun show. We’re all like a real family. We’re gonna miss each other.”

Erika Christensen

Character Played: Julia Braverman-Graham

Born: August 19, 1982, in Seattle, Washington

Best Known For: Movies including Traffic (2000), Swimfan (2002), The Perfect Score (2004) and Flightplan (2005)

Thoughts on Parenthood : “ We all really appreciate that we got to have this experience and know each other and do this job together because it’s so unique in the way we got to shoot it,” she said. “It’s so personal for everyone.”

Sam Jaeger

Character Played: Joel Graham

Born: January 29, 1977, in Perrysburg, Ohio

Best Known For: Movies Lucky Number Slevin (2006), Take Me Home (2011), Inherent Vice (2014) and American Sniper (2014)

Thoughts on Parenthood : “ It feels like the last semester of your senior year,” he said during a break from filming earlier this week. “I’m feeling a little wistful.”

Savannah Paige Rae

Character Played: Sydney Graham

Born: 2003

Best Known For: TV series Dexter (2012) and Grey’s Anatomy (2015) as well as the movie Date Night (2010)

Max Burkholder

Character Played: Max Braverman

Born: November 1, 1997, Los Angeles, California

Best Known For: Movies Daddy Day Care (2003), Friends with Money (2006) and The Purge (2013)

Thoughts on Parenthood : “ I went in to audition , and I really liked it a lot, so I was hoping that I would get called back. I had no idea what autism was before, so I wanted to be able to learn more.”

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What the Cast of 'Modern Family' Really Thought About Working With Their ‘Fake Children’

The cast of Modern Family does a hilariously good job on showcasing the realities of what it is like to be — as the title suggests — a part of a modern-day family. Following Phil and Claire Dunphy, parents to three very different kids making up the Dunphy house, from its debut to the series […]

Joy Bryant

Character Played: Jasmine Trussell

Born: October 18, 1974, in The Bronx, New York

Best Known For: Movies Antwone Fisher (2002), Honey (2003), Get Rich or Die Tryin’ (2005) and Bobby (2006)

Thoughts on Parenthood : Speaking of the show returning for a fourth season, Bryant said, “ I'm so happy we're back . This show could on and on and on and I'd be the happiest person. I love the show.”

Miles Heizer

Character Played: Drew Holt

Born: May 16, 1994, in Greenville, Kentucky

Best Known For: Movies including Rails & Ties (2007), Rudderless (2014) and Nerve (2016)

Thoughts on Parenthood : “ I’ve literally made so many incredible friendships and I met Mae [Whitman] and Lauren [Graham] and everyone because of it…I’m just so lucky to have been on this show.”

Mae Whitman

Character Played: Amber Holt

Born:

Best Known For: TV series State of Grace (2001-2002), Johnny Bravo (1997-2004) and Good Girls (2018-2021). Also known for the movies One Fine Day (1996), Hope Floats (1998) and The DUFF (2015)

Thoughts on Parenthood : “ There's such an overwhelming energy when we're all together. All of our personalities gel so well.”

Bonnie Bedelia

Character Played: Camille Braverman

Born: March 25, 1948, in New York City

Best Known For: Movies Heart Like a Wheel (1983), Die Hard (1988), Die Hard 2 (1990) and Presumed Innocent (1990). Also known for the TV series, The Division (2001-2004)

Thoughts on Parenthood : “ As far as the character , I relate to Camille somewhat in that we both had our children really young. I’d like to think that we’re both good moms.”

Craig T. Nelson

Character Played: Zeek Braverman

Born: April 4, 1944, in Spokane, Washington

Best Known For: TV series Coach (1989-1997), The District (2000-2004) and Young Sheldon (2019-2024). Also known for the movies Poltergeist (1982) and The Incredibles (2004)

Thoughts on Parenthood : “ I loved playing him and thought he had a lot more to give. The journey he took was extraordinary. Through his kids and all the things he had to change in his life, he was courageous and he kept his reserve a lot of times.”

Tyree Brown

Character Played: Jabbar Trussell

Born: 2004 in Sacramento, California

Best Known For: Movies Frozen (2013) and Operation: Neighborhood Watch! (2015)

Thoughts on Parenthood : “I like Parenthood . I like my pretend dad and mom.”

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