Robert Carradine Biography: Age, Height, Wife, Net Worth, Children, Movies, Parents, Death, Awards

Robert Reed Carradine also known as Robert Carradine was an American actor known for his memorable comedic and dramatic roles across film and television.

He gained iconic status as Lewis Skolnick in the Revenge of the Nerds series and portrayed the father in Lizzie McGuire, contributing to a long career within the prominent Carradine acting family.

Robert Carradine
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	Robert Reed Carradine
Stage Name:	Robert Carradine
Born:	March 24, 1954 (age 72 years old)
Place of Birth:	Los Angeles, California, United States
Nationality:	American
Ethnicity:	American
Height:	183 cm
Religion:	Christianity
Parents:	John Carradine and Sonia Sorel
Siblings:	Keith Carradine, Christopher Carradine (full brothers); half-brother David Carradine
Spouse:	Edith "Edie" Mani (divorced)
Relationship:	Divorced
Children:	Ever Carradine, Marika Reed Carradine, Ian Alexander Carradine
Occupation:	Actor
Net Worth:	$300,000 USD (at time of death)

Early Life and Education

Robert Reed Carradine was born on March 24, 1954, in Los Angeles, California, United States. He grew up in a prominent acting family with parents John Carradine, a veteran character actor, and Sonia Sorel, an actress and artist. His ethnicity is American.

He has full brothers Keith Carradine and Christopher Carradine, along with half-brother David Carradine.

The family environment immersed him in the performing arts from a young age, leading him directly into acting without extensive formal higher education details publicly documented beyond early exposure through his father’s career.

Career

Robert Carradine began acting in the 1970s with appearances in television Westerns and family projects. He achieved widespread fame portraying Lewis Skolnick in Revenge of the Nerds (1984) and its sequels, becoming a comedy icon.

He appeared in The Long Riders, Massacre at Central High, and voiced characters in animated projects. On television, he played the father in Lizzie McGuire and guest-starred in numerous series.

Additional film credits include Cannonball, The Big Red One, and later roles reflecting his versatility. He balanced acting with personal interests like racing and music throughout his decades-long career in Hollywood.

Awards and Nominations

No major individual awards are widely documented, though he received recognition for ensemble work in comedy films and family entertainment projects.

Social Media

Limited active personal accounts due to his passing; fan tributes and family pages exist on platforms like Instagram.

Personal Life

Robert Carradine, 71 years old at the time of his death on February 23, 2026, had a daughter, actress Ever Carradine, with Susan Snyder in 1974, whom he raised as a single father initially.

He married Edith “Edie” Mani in 1990; they had two children, Marika Reed Carradine and Ian Alexander Carradine, before divorcing in 2018.

No other past relationships are prominently detailed. He maintained strong family ties within the Carradine dynasty. His height is183 cm.

Net Worth

Robert Carradine‘s net worth was estimated at around $300,000 USD at the time of his death. His income primarily came from acting roles in films, television series, and related entertainment projects spanning over five decades.

Filmography

• Revenge of the Nerds (1984) as Lewis Skolnick and sequels
• Lizzie McGuire (2001–2004) as David "Dad” Gordon
• The Long Riders (1980)
• The Big Red One (1980)
• Massacre at Central High (1976)
• Cannonball (1976)