If you were a teenager in the ’60s or ’70s, chances are Bobby Sherman was one of your biggest crushes. The pop star scored hits like “Little Woman” and “Easy Come, Easy Go,” drawing massive crowds of devoted fans. He also built a successful acting career, starring in shows like Here Come the Brides and Getting Together, while making appearances on series such as The Monkees and The Partridge Family.
Decades later, Sherman has stepped away from the spotlight entirely, choosing a very different path in life.
A thriving TV career
Sherman’s rise in television began when he became a house singer on the variety show Shindig!. He later gained widespread recognition starring in Here Come the Brides from 1968 to 1970, followed by Getting Together, a spin-off of The Partridge Family. Throughout the ’70s and into the mid-’80s, he continued appearing in various shows, with his last regular TV role coming in the 1986 series Sanchez of Bel Air. Years later, he made a brief return playing himself on Frasier.
Despite leaving Hollywood, Sherman has always looked back on his entertainment career fondly, calling it one of the best times of his life and crediting his fans for making it all possible.
A new calling in public service
After his teen idol days, Sherman made a surprising career shift into public safety. He trained as an EMT after learning CPR to help his children in emergencies—and discovered a passion for saving lives. In 1989, he launched a nonprofit volunteer EMT program that trains police officers in emergency care and provides medical support at public events.
He later became a police officer and served as chief medical training officer for the Los Angeles Police Department, even choosing not to take a salary. For Sherman, the reward came from helping others and teaching lifesaving skills.
A brief return to music
Although he stepped away from acting, Sherman revisited music in the late ’90s. In 1998, he joined Peter Noone and Davy Jones for a Teen Idol tour, performing for longtime fans—many of whom now brought their own families to the shows. His final concert took place in 2001.
Giving back through charity
In his personal life, Sherman was first married to Patti Carnel, with whom he shares two sons. In 2011, he married Brigitte Poublon, and together they founded the Brigitte and Bobby Sherman Children’s Foundation. Based in Ghana, the organization focuses on improving education, healthcare, and overall quality of life for children in need.
Today, Sherman lives a quieter life, far from the fame that once defined him—dedicating his time instead to helping others and making a lasting impact beyond the stage.
