What Is Robert Carradine's Net Worth?
Robert Carradine is an American actor with a net worth of $300 thousand. He is best known for his role as Lewis "Lew" Skolnick in the "Revenge of the Nerds" franchise. His extensive film and television credits include "Bonanza," "Go Ask Alice," "The Cowboys," "Police Story," "The Pom Pom Girls," "Massacre at Central High," "Orca," "Coming Home," "The Long Riders," "The Big Red One," "Just the Way You Are," "The Sun Also Rises," "The Twilight Zone," "Monte Carlo," "Buy & Cell," "I Saw What You Did," "Rude Awakening," "K-9," "The Disappearance of Christina," "Kung-Fu: The Legend Continues," "Gunfighter," and "Lizzie McGuire."
Early Life
Born on March 24, 1954, in Hollywood, California, Robert Carradine is part of a Hollywood acting dynasty. His mother was actress Sonia Sorel, and his father was actor John Carradine. Following their separation when Robert was two, a custody battle ensued, resulting in Robert and his brothers briefly staying in foster care. Eventually, Robert moved in with his half-brother David Carradine in Laurel Canyon during high school. His brother Keith Carradine also became a successful actor.
TV Career
Robert's first TV appearance was in 1971 in "Bonanza." He appeared in "Kung Fu" alongside his father and starred in "Survival of Dana" in 1979. In the made-for-TV miniseries adaptation of Hemingway's "The Sun Also Rises," he portrayed Robert Cohn. Carradine also appeared in the 1987 HBO miniseries "Conspiracy: The Trial of the Chicago 8." His guest roles include appearances on "Law & Order: Criminal Intent," "ER," and "Jane Doe." From 2001 to 2004, he played Hilary Duff's character's father on "Lizzie McGuire." In September 2015, Robert and his family were featured on "Celebrity Wife Swap," trading lives with NFL player Terrell Owens.
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Film Career
Entering the acting scene in the early '70s, Robert made his film debut in "The Cowboys" (1972) alongside John Wayne and starred in the TV series spinoff. He collaborated with his brother David on several indie films, including "You and Me" and "A Country Mile." Robert did camera work for the Vietnam War-era film "Americana," which was released in 1983. He played a drag car racer in "Cannonball" (1976) and starred in the Jaws-inspired film "Orca" (1977). That same year, he worked with Melanie Griffith and Desi Arnaz, Jr. in "Joyride."
In 1978, Robert starred in the Oscar-winning Vietnam War drama "Coming Home," which received critical acclaim. He reunited with his brothers for 1980's "The Long Riders" and starred with Mark Hamill in "The Big Red One." In 1984, Robert saw his biggest breakthrough as Lewis Skolnick in "Revenge of the Nerds," working alongside Curtis Armstrong, Timothy Busfield, and Anthony Edwards. He reprised his role in three sequels and acted as executive producer for the last two. Later roles included "Max Keeble's Big Movie," "Mom's Got a Date with a Vampire," "The Lizzie McGuire Movie" (2003), and a small part in "Django Unchained" (2012).
Curtis Armstrong and Robert Carradine (Photo by Bobby Bank/WireImage)
Personal Life
Robert Carradine has two daughters, actress Ever Carradine (with Susan Snyder) and Marika Reed Carradine (with his wife Edie Mani), and a son, Ian Alexander Carradine. He is also the uncle of actress Martha Plimpton.
Car Accident and Divorce
On March 12, 2015, Robert was involved in a severe car accident, colliding head-on with a truck. Both he and his wife Edith were hospitalized for their injuries. Shortly after the accident, Edith filed for divorce, claiming that Robert had been in a downward spiral since his brother David's suspicious suicide in 2009. Diagnosed as bipolar, Robert allegedly confessed to purposefully causing the crash to end both their lives. Financial disputes arose as Edith claimed Robert squandered the $70,000 fee they earned from "Wife Swap."
