You hear horror stories regarding child actors being pushed too far by their stage parents, causing them to spin out of control. Sometimes, those who grew up on stage and screen lose the love they had for performing by the time they reach adulthood. An overbearing parent is one thing, but when you add fame into the mix, things can only get worse.

Luckily, Barry Williams enjoyed a relatively happy career as a child star. Williams' desire to begin acting was entirely his own; in fact, his parents had their reservations about allowing their son into show business.

"They were reluctant through most of it," said Williams during an interview with The Hamilton Spectator. "They were concerned about it because it's definitely abnormal."

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But Williams had a passion for performing. "I never considered anything else for myself. I think part of it was that it looked exciting and fun and that it could be fulfilling. I had older brothers, and I was always trying to be older, so taking on roles seemed to be a part of my life."

As a young man, Williams was cast in The Brady Bunch, a series for which he is recognized to this day. But as he grew older, Williams began to sympathize with his parents' reservations about his Hollywood opportunities.

"I wouldn't recommend it for a kid," said Williams. "Although I don't regret what I've done."

Playing Greg Brady propelled Williams into a level of fame that he wasn't necessarily prepared for. Such intense public scrutiny is overwhelming for any human being, but Williams was still a child when the limelight began showing on him. "I was being recognized wherever I went," said Williams. "I was constantly being pumped for information, and I just didn't understand it."