Ricky Schroder Biography: Age, Height, Parents, Net Worth, Awards, Children, Wives, Movies, Instagram, Controversy

Richard Bartlett Schroder Jr., known professionally as Ricky Schroder, is an American actor and filmmaker who achieved mainstream fame as a child star through his award-winning performance as T.J. Flynn in the 1979 film The Champ.

He reached the height of his television popularity after starring as Ricky Stratton on the hit NBC sitcom Silver Spoons.

Beyond his best-known childhood roles, he has built a career spanning more than four decades across television, film, directing, and producing, establishing himself as a familiar figure in American entertainment.

Ricky Schroder
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	Richard Bartlett Schroder Jr.
Stage Name:	Ricky Schroder
Born:	April 13, 1970 (age 56 years old)
Place of Birth:	Brooklyn, New York, United States
Nationality:	American
Ethnicity:	White American
Height:	5 feet 10 inches (1.78 m)
Religion:	Christianity
Parents:	Richard Bartlett Schroder Sr. and Diane Bartlett-Schroder
Siblings:	Dawn A. Gregg
Spouse:	Andrea Bernard (m. 1992–2018), Julie Trammel (m. 2025)
Relationship:	Married
Children:	Holden Richard Schroder, Luke William Schroder, Cambrie Schroder, Faith Anne Schroder
Occupation:	Actor and filmmaker
Net Worth:	$25 million

Early Life and Education

Ricky Schroder, currently 56 years old, was born on April 13, 1970, in Brooklyn, New York. He grew up on Staten Island alongside his sister, Dawn A. Gregg, and was raised by his parents, Richard Bartlett Schroder Sr. and Diane Bartlett-Schroder.

His father worked for AT&T, while his mother later became a full-time homemaker. At just three months old, his mother began taking him to modeling assignments, leading to numerous commercial appearances during infancy.

As his acting career took off at a young age, Schroder balanced his education with filming schedules.

Much of his schooling was completed with private tutors on set before he later attended Calabasas High School in California, where he finished his secondary education while continuing to work as a successful child actor.

Personal Life

Ricky Schroder married interior designer Andrea Bernard on September 26, 1992. Their marriage lasted for more than two decades before ending in divorce in 2018.

Together they have four children: Holden Richard Schroder, Luke William Schroder, Cambrie Schroder, and Faith Anne Schroder.

In July 2025, he married actress Julie Trammel in a private ceremony in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. He remains close to his children while continuing his career in film and television.

Career

Ricky Schroder began his acting career at the age of nine when he starred opposite Jon Voight in The Champ.

His emotional performance earned him a Golden Globe Award, making him the youngest recipient of the honor at the time.

He followed that success with leading roles in films including The Last Flight of Noah’s Ark, The Earthling, and Little Lord Fauntleroy.

His television career reached new heights in 1982 when he landed the lead role of Ricky Stratton in Silver Spoons, one of the decade’s most popular sitcoms.

As an adult, he successfully transitioned into dramatic roles, earning critical acclaim for portraying Newt Dobbs in Lonesome Dove and Detective Danny Sorenson in NYPD Blue.

Schroder later appeared in productions including Crimson Tide, Scrubs, 24, and The Andromeda Strain.

He also expanded into directing and producing with projects such as Black Cloud and several military-themed documentaries through his production company.

Awards

• Golden Globe Award for Best New Male Star of the Year in a Motion Picture (1980)
• Young Artist Award for Best Young Actor in a New Television Series (1983)
• Young Artist Award for Best Young Actor in a Comedy Series (1984)
• Screen Actors Guild Award nomination for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series (NYPD Blue) (1999)
• Screen Actors Guild Award nomination for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series (NYPD Blue) (2000)

Net Worth

Ricky Schroder’s net worth is estimated to be approximately $25 million.

He has earned his wealth through a successful career as an actor, director, and producer, with much of his income coming from The Champ, Silver Spoons, NYPD Blue, film projects, documentary productions, and real estate investments.

Controversy

Ricky Schroder has faced several public controversies over the years. In 2019, he was arrested twice on suspicion of domestic violence following separate incidents involving his then-girlfriend, although prosecutors later declined to file charges.

In 2020, he drew widespread attention after contributing to the bail fund of Kyle Rittenhouse, saying he believed in the principle of presumed innocence.

The following year, he also faced criticism after confronting a Costco employee over the company’s face mask policy during the COVID-19 pandemic. He later apologized publicly for the incident.

Social Media

• Instagram: @rickyschroder

Filmography

• The Champ (1979)
• The Last Flight of Noah’s Ark (1980)
• The Earthling (1980)
• Little Lord Fauntleroy (1980)
• Silver Spoons (1982)
• Something So Right (1982)
• Two Kinds of Love (1983)
• A Reason to Live (1985)
• Too Young the Hero (1988)
• Lonesome Dove (1989)
• A Son’s Promise (1990)
• The Stranger Within (1990)
• Across the Tracks (1990)
• Blood River (1991)
• My Son Johnny (1991)
• Miles From Nowhere (1992)
• Call of the Wild (1993)
• Return to Lonesome Dove (1993)
• Texas (1994)
• Crimson Tide (1995)
• In Innocent Danger (1996)
• Too Close to Home (1997)
• Heart Full of Rain (1997)
• Ebenezer (1998)
• NYPD Blue (1998)
• What We Did That Night (1999)
• The Lost Battalion (2001)
• Scrubs (2003)
• Black Cloud (2004)
• 13 Graves (2006)
• 24 (2007)
• Journey to the Center of the Earth (2008)
• The Andromeda Strain (2008)
• Wild Hearts (2013)
• Locker 13 (2014)
• Dolly Parton’s Christmas of Many Colors: Circle of Love (2016)

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