Brian Patrick Clarke is an American actor best known for playing Merle 'The Pearl' Stockwell in Eight Is Enough.
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Best Known For:The television show Eight Is Enough
Breakthrough:Recurring role as Merle Stockwell on Eight Is Enough in 1979
10 Quick Facts About Brian Patrick Clarke
- Full Name: Brian Patrick Clarke
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Entertainer
- Known For: The television show Eight Is Enough
- Current Role: Actor
- Date of Birth: August 1, 1952
- Age: 74 years old
- Place of Birth: Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Kathy Johnson
Brian Patrick Clarke Age
Brian Patrick Clarke is about 74 years old as of 2026. Brian Patrick Clarke was born in 1952.
Education
He attended Yale University, where he earned a Bachelor's degree.
- Yale University
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
- Period: 1974
Career & Work
Brian Patrick Clarke's career includes acting and entertainment roles with ABC.
Organization: ABC
Role: Grant Andrews in General Hospital
Period: 1983–1985
Organization: ABC
Role: Merle 'The Pearl' Stockwell in Eight Is Enough
Period: 1979–1981
Rise to Fame
Brian Patrick Clarke rose to prominence for his role on the television show Eight Is Enough.
Notable Works
Notable screen roles include Eight Is Enough, General Hospital, and The Bold and the Beautiful.
- TV Show: Eight Is Enough (Merle 'The Pearl' Stockwell, 1979-1981)
- TV Show: General Hospital (Grant Andrews, 1983-1985)
- TV Show: The Bold and the Beautiful (Storm Logan, 1990-1991)
Brian Patrick Clarke Family & Relationships
Brian Patrick Clarke is married to Kathy Johnson. He has 2 children.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Brian Patrick Clarke
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Entertainer
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: August 1, 1952
- Age: 74
- Birthday: August 1
- Zodiac Sign: Leo
- Place of Birth: Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Kathy Johnson
- Children: Two sons
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $44,000–$569,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $164,000–$10,928,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Acting contracts and related professional work
Related Biographies
- Kathy Johnson (Spouse • Wife; Olympic gymnast)
