Ricky Schroder

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birthname = Richard Bartlett Schroder
birthdate = birth date and age|1970|04|13
birthplace = Staten Island, New York, U.S.A.
yearsactive = 1977 - present
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othername = Rick Schroder
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spouse = Andrea Bernard
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goldenglobeawards = New Star of the Year in a Motion Picture - Male
1980 "The Champ" – T.J. Flynn
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Richard Bartlett “Ricky” Schroder, Jr. (born April 13, 1970) is a Golden Globe Award-winning American actor who began his career as a child.

Biography

Early life and career

Schroder was born in Staten Island, New York, the son of Diane, a telephone company employee, and Richard Bartlett Schroder, Sr., a telephone company district manager. He has a sister, Dawn. [ [http://www.filmreference.com/film/95/Rick-Schroder.html Rick Schroder Biography (1970-) ] ] Schroder debuted in the 1979 remake of the movie "The Champ", winning the Golden Globe Award for Best New Male Star of the Year in a Motion Picture at the age of nine. In the following year, he made a Walt Disney feature film called "The Last Flight of Noah's Ark" with Elliott Gould. Although Schroder’s performance is generally recognized as good, the film bombed at the box office.

He also starred as the title character in the film "Little Lord Fauntleroy" alongside Alec Guinness in 1980. He became well-known as the star of the television series "Silver Spoons", when he played the lead character Ricky Stratton. After "Silver Spoons" ended, he attended Calabasas High School for his senior year. [Morrison, Mark. [http://www.usaweekend.com/99_issues/990711/990711talk.html " A little Schroder. A little wiser. Former child star Rick (a k a Ricky) Schroder 's grown-up role on "NYPD Blue" could earn him a nod in next week's Emmy nominations."] , "USA Today", July 11, 1999. Accessed November 10, 2007. "When I finished Silver Spoons and I went back to Calabasas High School for senior year, I had a tough time."] As he grew older, he struggled to become known as a serious actor. He changed his name credit from "Ricky" to "Rick" and preferred to take roles which helped him to stretch as an actor.

Schroder was ranked #18 in VH1’s list of the "100 Greatest Kid Stars" and #33 in VH1’s list of the "100 Greatest Teen Stars".

Adult career

Schroder’s co-starring role in the Western mini-series "Lonesome Dove" and its sequel, "Return to Lonesome Dove", helped in his attempt to be recognized in more mature roles. His roles as Danny Sorenson on three seasons of "NYPD Blue", Dr. Dylan West on "Strong Medicine" and Mike Doyle on the 2007 season of the Fox show "24" worked to cement that perception with the viewing audience.

Schroder is an active celebrity ambassador for the child abuse prevention and treatment non-profit organization Childhelp.

Personal life

Schroder married Andrea Bernard on September 26, 1992. Together, they have four children: sons Holden (born 1992) and Luke (born 1993) and daughters Cambrie (born 1997) and Faith Anne (born 2001). Andrea Bernard-Schroder is an interior designer and was a contestant on Season Two of "Top Design" on Bravo.

Politically, Schroder is a Republican who supported George W. Bush in 2000 and 2004. He spoke at the 2000 Republican National Convention in Philadelphia. He is also a convert to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. [ [http://famousmormons.net/tv3.html] ]

Filmography

*"The Andromeda Strain" (2008 TV mini-series)
*"Journey to the Center of the Earth" (2008)
*"24" (TV series) (2007)
*"Strong Medicine" (TV series) (2005-2006)
*"Black Cloud" (2004)
*"Poolhall Junkies" (2003)
*"Scrubs" (2003)
*"The Lost Battalion" (TV movie) (2001)
*"NYPD Blue" (TV series) (1999-2002)
*"Ebenezer" (TV movie) (1997)
*"Too Close to Home" (drama with Judith Light) (1997)
*"Innocent Victims" (TV movie) (1996)
*"Crimson Tide" (1995)
*"There Goes My Baby" (1994)
*"Call of the Wild" (TV movie) (1993)
*"Across the Tracks" (1991)
*" Blood River (TV Movie) (1991)
*" The Stranger Within (TV Movie) (1990)
*"Lonesome Dove" (TV series) (1989)
*"Too Young the Hero" (1988)
*"Silver Spoons" (TV series)(1982-1986)
*"Little Lord Fauntleroy" (1980)
*"The Earthling" (1980)
*"The Last Flight of Noah's Ark" (1980)
*"The Champ" (1979)

References

External links

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