Radames Pera, born in 1960 in New York City to Eugene Pera and Lisa Pera, embarked on a remarkable journey that spanned multiple decades and continents. His life took a dramatic turn in 1963 when his mother, a determined actress, relocated to Hollywood, California, to pursue her acting career. At the tender age of eight, Radames was discovered by acclaimed director Daniel Mann, who cast him as Stavros, the dying son of Anthony Quinn and Irene Papas, in the 1969 film A Dream of Kings.
This early exposure to the entertainment industry set the stage for a prolific career in television, with Radames landing roles in numerous shows from the late 1960s to the mid-1980s. His versatility as a young character actor allowed him to take on diverse roles, including the iconic "Grasshopper" in Kung Fu (1972) and John Jr., Mary Ingalls' fiancé, in Little House on the Prairie (1974).
In the summer of 1978, Radames began a three-year intensive study of acting and directing under the guidance of the renowned Stella Adler in New York. This period saw him play Alan Bates' estranged son in the British feature film Very Like a Whale (1980). Upon returning to Los Angeles in 1981, he faced the same challenges that many child actors of that era encountered: the daunting task of transitioning to an adult career.
Despite this hurdle, Radames continued to work in film and television, with his last major feature film role being that of Sgt. Stepan Gorsky in John Milius's Red Dawn (1984). He also appeared in the TV series The New Mike Hammer (1984) as a Neo-Nazi vigilante youth-gang leader.
In 1988, Radames shifted his focus to entrepreneurship, establishing his own business designing and installing home theaters and sound systems in Los Angeles. He quickly gained a prestigious client base, featuring several A-list celebrities. In 1993, he successfully relocated his business to Portland, Oregon, and later to Austin, Texas.
Today, Radames resides in France, where he has lived since 2017. His remarkable journey, spanning over five decades, is a testament to his perseverance, adaptability, and dedication to his craft.
