Ricky Schroeder is a very flexible actor and a former child star. He began his career when he was a toddler and rose to work in the film industry as an actor, director, and producer. Working for almost all his life, he is an experienced actor.
About Ricky Schroder
Ricky Schroder debuted in the film industry at a very soft age. The 1979 film, the 80s sitcom sitcom of the 80s made it a star and household name. He received many awards that gave his life very magnificent early. At the age of 10 years, he even received the Golden Globe Award! He is one of the best actors and film director. As a mature actor, his work in Lonesome Dove is quite credible. After working on various TV shows, serials and films that he also won and had been nominated for various awards.
Early Life And Family
Born on April 13 in 1970 in Brooklyn, New York City, he became a star when he was only 10 years old. His parents are Richard Schroeder and Diane Schroeder. Ricky has an older sister named Dawn. Must raise two children, Diane Schroeder quit his job.
Ricky’s mother often took her to the photo shoot when she was a child. Then, his mother took him to Los Angeles, hoping for a better career for him. Ricky finally finished his school at Calabasas High School and continued to get the title from Mesa State College. He said acting was something that always came naturally to him. He never went to any film school.
In 1992, Schroeder married Andrea Bernard. They shared four children of Faith Anne, Cambrie, Holden Richard, and Luke William Schroder. Unfortunately, the marriage could not last a lifetime and after 24 years together, Andrea submitted a divorce in 2016. After that, he had a girlfriend named Jessica, but at this time, he was still single.
His Career And Major Milestones
- After appearing in many catalogs, The Champ (1979) was Ricky’s first debut film. It was directed by Franco Zeffirelli. Ricky played the role of Timothy, and the movie became a global hit.
- Silver Spoons, which was a TV sitcom, made him a child star. The show, which featured Ricky as Ricky Stratton aired from 1982 to 1987.
- Among countless movies and shows that he has performed in, drama film Too Young the Hero (1988) series Lonesome Dove (1989) and NYPD Blue (1998-2001) are notable.
- He has directed four movies including the feature film. Black Cloud (2004). He has also produced three war documentaries “The Volunteers”, “My Fighting Season” and “The Fighting season”.
Awards:
- Golden Globe Award for New Male Actor in 1979.
- Young Artist Award for the movie The Earthling, in 1981
- Best Young Actor in TV series for Silver Spoons, in 1983
- Best Film Award for Black Cloud, 2004
A Few Things You Didn’t Know About Ricky Schroder
- Confronting his image as a child star, he omitted y from his name and preferred getting addressed by the name Rick Schroder.
- He had acted in 60 advertisements by the age of six and has acted in 62 movies in his entire career.
- In 2005, the video Whiskey Lullaby for a Brad Paisley song won him an award for Director of the Year.
Net Worth
He has a net worth of $ 25 million. He has made most of his money through acting, producing, and directing his career. He has a house of $ 5.45 million in Malibu, California, along with other assets.
