1931 - 2014 (Age 82)
NEW YORK (AP) — The actor who played the child-hating agent on the hit 1970s sitcom "The Partridge Family" has died in Florida. Dave Madden was 82.
His niece Mary Frances Miller says he died Thursday at a hospice center near his home in the Jacksonville area.
Madden was best known for his role as Reuben Kinkaid, who managed the family band and clashed with the precocious pre-teen bassist played by Danny Bonaduce (bahn-uh-DOO'-chee).
Before "The Partridge Family," Madden was part of the comedy ensemble on the "Laugh-In" variety series. He later had a recurring role as a customer at Mel's Diner on the long-running sitcom "Alice."
Madden was born in Ontario, Canada, and grew up in Terre Haute, Ind.
He began show business as a nightclub comic and landed his first acting job on the short-lived sitcom "Camp Runamuck" in the mid-1960s.
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Condolences to Dave's family and friends. I know he will be greatly missed by all. The Partridge's wouldn't have been the same without him! Will always have fond memories of childhood because of this show. R.I.P.
DONNA M.
July 28, 2024 | AL
I have been watching "The Partridge Family" since I was a little girl .. Now at the age of 56 - I still watch the show & find Dave hilarious ..RIP Dave.
Mary Lila Roucoulet
December 08, 2022 | Other
Just watched Dave on celebrity bowling...how your get a perfect 300. Rip
Laurie
September 26, 2020
To the Madden Family: I want to offer my sincere condolences to such a fine
actor. I especially liked his role as the
manager for the Partridge Family. May
Jesus have his eternal soul. He will be
greatly missed.
Much Respect,
Mrs. Tijuana Grace Jones
Tijuana Jones
October 04, 2019 | Bronx, NY | Significant_other
He was amazing actor and I enjoyed watching him play his part. I'll sadly miss him. Fly high Dave Madden!!
maxine loftis
September 03, 2019 | Springfield, MO
We'll meet again... someday, somewhere...
Never stopping loving you. Our kids are doing well but miss you.
Nena Madden-Heitz
March 13, 2018 | Grants Pass, OR
RIP
Barbara Kukawka
September 19, 2017 | PARMA, OH
Rest in Peace...
John Kukawka
September 19, 2017 | PARMA, OH
Valenda Newell
November 23, 2016 | Indianapolis, IN