Beau Martin McGinley may have grown up with Hollywood royalty for parents, but he’s chosen a quieter life away from the spotlight. Here’s everything we know about the son of actors Ted McGinley and Gigi Rice and why he mostly stays under the radar.
An Overview of Beau Martin McGinley’s Biography
Beau Martin McGinley was born on May 25, 1994, the eldest son of Hollywood actors Ted McGinley and Gigi Rice.
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Despite being raised in a spotlight-filled family, he intentionally chose a private, academically driven life. Very little is known about Beau’s education and job, but he works in the academic field in something related to science.
Beau Martin McGinley’s Family
Beau Martin McGinley was born to famous parents, which is why his name is familiar despite being a private man. Here’s an overview of his close family:
Beau Martin McGinley’s Parents
As two popular members of the McGinley family, here’s an overview of the careers of Ted McGinley and Gigi Rice:
Ted McGinley
Ted McGinley became popular in the ‘80s and ‘90s, when he starred in some popular TV shows. He was born on the 30th of May, 1958, in Newport Beach, California.
Ted landed his breakthrough role in Happy Days in the role of Roger Philips, the cousin of Richie Cunningham. He stayed on set for four years. After that, he joined other projects like The Love Boat, Dynasty, and Married with Children, which is widely believed to be the reason he rose to fame.
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On the show, he portrayed the role of Jefferson D’Arcy, and he kept doing it from 1991 to 1997.
Because he often joined TV shows during their later seasons, Ted became known as the ‘patron saint of shark-jumping,’ but he received it with a great sense of humor.
Aside from his TV appearances, Ted landed memorable film roles, like Stan Gable in Revenge of the Nerds and its sequels. He’s also been seen on the set of Shrinking, the Apple TV+ show.
Gigi Rice
Gigi Rice, born on March 13, 1965, is a seasoned performer with a BFA in musical theatre from Ohio State University.
During her time at school, she appeared as Miss Adelaide in Guys and Dolls. After that, she joined Burt Reynolds’ Jupiter Theatre in Florida, performing in productions like Mame and I’m Not Rappaport.
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Rice then moved on to TV with roles on Delta, Harry and the Hendersons, and The John Larroquette Show. She also featured in Frasier, Do Over, Cold Case, Army Wives, and Deadly Web, co-starring with her husband, Ted.
Ted and Gigi met in June 1990 at Burt Reynolds’ Jupiter Theatre, and they dated for about five months before getting engaged. On June 21, 1991, they tied the knot in Los Angeles.
Beau Martin McGinley’s Brother
Beau isn’t the only son in the family. He has a younger brother named Quinn Thomas McGinley. While Beau chose a quiet life, Quinn devoted himself to sports and had a passion for golf since childhood. Achieved certain accomplishments at Loyola High School and Colgate University. I guess he wants to become a professional golfer.
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Is Beau Martin McGinley Married?
Since Beau is a private man, there have been a lot of speculations about his marital status and whether he has a partner. However, nothing is confirmed or denied about that. No one from his family made any public statements about his marriage, so it’s believed that he’s still single or not seeking marriage.
Beau Martin McGinley’s Career
Rather than follow in his parents’ show business footsteps, Beau dedicated himself to science and academic education. Though details are private, it’s clear that he followed a career path focused on education and research.
According to Gigi Rice’s post, he is wearing a white coat and carrying a stethoscope. He graduated from Washington University in St. Louis with a Bachelor of Arts in Biology (cellular) / Biomedical Physics Cum Laude, and he is now most likely an outstanding doctor.
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Final Thoughts
Beau Martin McGinley chose to forego his famous identity, though he was born into recognition. He chose textbooks and research over cameras and Hollywood activities, and he’s managed to keep his life’s details private so far.
What’s next for Beau Martin McGinley? Will he come out of the wraps and appear with his famous parents? Or will fans keep speculating about his life with no solid proof of anything? You never know!
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