Where is the Cast of Family Ties Today?

Before he became one of the most beloved actors alive, Tom Hanks popped into Family Ties as Ned Donnelly—Elyse’s fun-loving, slightly reckless brother. At first, he seemed like the cool uncle: charming, quick with a joke, and a burst of energy in the Keaton household.

Then the show gave him real depth, revealing his struggle with alcoholism in one of the series’ most serious episodes. It was raw and unexpected, and Tom played it with heartbreaking honesty. In just a couple of episodes, Ned left a lasting mark, showing how Family Ties could blend humor and heartbreak seamlessly.