David Friedman (actor)

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David Friedman
Born (1973-06-10) June 10, 1973 (age 52)
OccupationActor
Years active1982—1986

David Friedman (born June 10, 1973) is a former American child actor of the 1980s.

Friedman is known for his role as Jason Carter in the Michael Landon TV series Little House on the Prairie . He retired from Hollywood at the age of 12, went to college in the San Diego area and eventually became a marketing consultant.

Filmography

YearFilmRoleNotes
1982 A Wedding on Walton's Mountain John Curtis WillardTV movie
Mother's Day on Walton's Mountain
A Day for Thanks on Walton's Mountain
CHiPs ButchyEpisode: "Ice Cream Man"
Young Doctors in Love Young SimonFeature film
Missing Children: A Mother's StoryTom JuniorTV movie
1982–1983 Little House: A New Beginning Jason Carter18 Episodes
Nominated - Young Artist Award for Best Young Actor in a Drama (1982 & 1983)
1983 Little House: Look Back to Yesterday TV movie
1984 Little House: The Last Farewell
Little House: Bless All the Dear Children
Mama's Family Little Vint Harper Episode: "Mama's Birthday"
Nominated - Young Artist Award for Best Young Actor in a Guest in a Television Series
The Burning Bed Jimmy (age 10)TV movie
1985 The New Leave It to Beaver Gladiator #1Episode: "The Gladiators"
Highway to Heaven KevinEpisode: "Popcorn, Peanuts and CrackerJacks"
1986 Mr. Belvedere DennisEpisode: "Wesley's Friend"
Amazing Stories Jonathan (age 12)Episode: "Gather Ye Acorns"
St. Elsewhere Terence O'Casey (age 10)Episode: "Time Heals: Part 2"