American actor Robert Carradine, known for his iconic role in the 80s cult film “Revenge of the Nerds” and later for the TV series “Lizzie McGuire,” has passed away at the age of 71. The news was confirmed by his family. According to his brother, actor Keith Carradine, Robert struggled with bipolar disorder for nearly 20 years.
In a touching statement, the family described him as "a light in a world that often seems dark", hoping his story would help break the stigma around mental health illnesses.
Born on March 24, 1954, in Los Angeles, Carradine came from a well-known acting family. He was the son of legendary actor John Carradine and part of a well-known Hollywood dynasty.
During his career, Carradine appeared in several well-known films such as “The Cowboys”, “Mean Streets” and “Coming Home”, but remains most identified with the role of Lewis Skolnick in “Revenge of the Nerds”. In the 2000s, he won a new generation of fans with the role of Father Sam McGuire in “Lizzie McGuire”. Friends and colleagues have remembered him as a talented man with a unique sense of humor and a gentle soul. Carradine leaves behind a significant legacy in American cinema.
