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Robert CarradineAmerican actor
Date of Birth: 24.03.1954
Country:  USA |
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Biography of Robert Carradine
Robert Reed Carradine, an American actor, was born in 1954 in Hollywood into a family closely connected to the film industry. His father, John Carradine, was an actor, and his mother, Sonia Sorel, was an actress. Robert also had two brothers, David and Keith Carradine, who were also actors. Additionally, his stepbrothers are Bruce Carradine and Michael Bowen.
Early Career
Robert made his film debut in 1972 in the Western film "The Cowboys" directed by Mark Rydell. Afterward, he played minor roles in several films until he received his first leading roles in the mid-1970s. His brother David cast him in the leading role of his film "You and Me" in 1975, and they both appeared in the action film "Cannonball!" directed by Paul Bartel in 1976. That same year, Robert landed the lead role in the teen comedy "The Pom Pom Girls" directed by Joseph Ruben, and he also appeared in the thriller "Massacre at Central High" directed by Rene Daalder. Among his notable works in the late 1970s was the film "Orca, the Killer Whale" directed by Michael Anderson. In 1978, Robert starred in the war drama "Coming Home" directed by Hal Ashby, which earned his co-stars numerous awards.
Success in the 1980s
In 1980, Robert appeared alongside his brothers David and Keith in the Western film "The Long Riders" directed by Walter Hill. The film, based on a true story, depicted the infamous James-Younger Gang, a group of bank, train, and stagecoach robbers. The early 1980s brought Robert several significant roles, including the lead character, Alex Marsh, in the thriller "Tag: The Assassination Game" directed by Nick Castle, which portrayed students engaged in a shootout with plastic pellets. He also had leading roles in films such as the science fiction film "Wavelength" directed by Mike Gray, the comedy "Revenge of the Nerds" directed by Jeff Kanew and its sequel "Revenge of the Nerds II: Nerds in Paradise," among others. In addition, Robert actively worked on television, appearing in numerous TV movies and series.
Later Career
In the 1990s, Carradine continued to work steadily, appearing in both feature films and television series such as "Nash Bridges," "Pretender," "Dark Skies," "The Practice," and "Speedway Junky," among others. In the early 2000s, he gained widespread recognition as an actor in the popular TV series "Lizzie McGuire," where he portrayed Sam McGuire, the father of the main character. Throughout his career, Robert appeared in over a hundred films. His most recent works include the action film "Deep Winter" in 2008 and the 2009 action film "Fight or Flight." In 2010, Carradine was expected to appear in the films "The Summoning," "Fancypants," and "City of Shoulders and Noses."
Personal Life
Robert Carradine is divorced from Susan Snyder and remarried to Edie Mani since 1980. The couple has two children together. Interestingly, his daughter from his first marriage, Ever Carradine, also became an actress. It is known that Robert's brother, David, died in 2009 under unusual circumstances that resembled a fatal accident during sexual experimentation. However, the family insisted on a thorough investigation to determine the exact circumstances of his death.
