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Robert Carradine
(1954–2026) was an American actor best known for his iconic portrayal of Lewis Skolnick in the Revenge of the Nerds film franchise and as Sam McGuire, the father on the Disney Channel series Lizzie McGuire.He passed away on February 23, 2026, at the age of 71. His family confirmed his death was by suicide following a decades-long struggle with bipolar disorder.
Career Highlights
- Early Success: He made his film debut in the 1972 Western The Cowboys starring John Wayne.
- Key Films: Notable roles included the Oscar-winning Coming Home (1978) and the World War II drama The Big Red One (1980).
- The Carradine Dynasty: In 1980, he starred alongside his real-life brothers David and Keith in The Long Riders, where they played the Younger outlaw brothers.
- Cultural Impact: His role as Lewis Skolnick in the 1984 comedy Revenge of the Nerds is credited with helping solidify the "nerd" as a recognizable social group in pop culture.
- Television: He appeared in 65 episodes of Lizzie McGuire (2001–2004) and later co-hosted the reality competition series King of the Nerds on TBS.
Personal Life
- Family: He was the son of legendary character actor John Carradine and brother to actors Keith and David Carradine.
- Children: He is survived by three children: actress Ever Carradine (from a relationship with Susan Snyder), and Marika and Ian (from his marriage to Edie Mani).
- Mental Health Advocacy: Following his death, his family expressed hope that his journey would help reduce the stigma surrounding mental illness
Thanks for all the Laughs and Life Lessons! One of my favorite films "Revenge of the Nerds" as a kid! XOXO -jzebraa
