History of Ricky Schroder in Timeline

Richard Schroder, known as Ricky Schroder in his youth, is a prominent American actor and filmmaker. He rose to fame as a child actor with his Golden Globe-winning performance in "The Champ" (1979) and continued his success with the sitcom "Silver Spoons" (1982-1987). Transitioning to adult roles, he gained recognition for his work in "Lonesome Dove" (1989) and "NYPD Blue" (1998-2001). Schroder furthered his career by directing "Black Cloud" (2004) and producing various projects, including "Locker 13" and "The Fighting Season."

April 13, 1970: Birth of Ricky Schroder

Ricky Schroder was born on April 13, 1970.

1979: Golden Globe Win for "The Champ"

In 1979, Ricky Schroder was nominated for and won a Golden Globe Award for his role in "The Champ", making him the youngest Golden Globe winner in history at age nine.

1979: Film Debut in "The Champ"

Ricky Schroder made his film debut in 1979 with "The Champ", a remake of the 1931 film. This marked the beginning of his acting career.

1980: Focus on Acting Career

Following his success with "The Champ" in 1980, Ricky Schroder's parents decided to remove him from traditional schooling to focus on his acting career, relocating to Los Angeles with him.

1982: Start of "Silver Spoons"

Ricky Schroder began his role in the sitcom "Silver Spoons" in 1982, which significantly contributed to his fame as a child star.

1988: Stars in "Too Young the Hero"

A year after "Silver Spoons" ended, Ricky Schroder starred in the TV movie "Too Young the Hero" in 1988, playing a 12-year-old who enlists in World War II.

1989: Appearance in "Lonesome Dove"

In 1989, Ricky Schroder starred in the Western miniseries "Lonesome Dove", a role that helped transition him towards more mature roles.

September 26, 1992: Marriage to Andrea Bernard

Ricky Schroder married Andrea Bernard on September 26, 1992.

1998: Joins "NYPD Blue" Cast

Ricky Schroder joined the cast of the police drama series "NYPD Blue" in 1998 as Danny Sorenson, further solidifying his presence in dramatic roles.

2000: Speaks at Republican National Convention

A longtime Republican, Ricky Schroder spoke at the 2000 Republican National Convention.

2000: Joins The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Ricky Schroder joined his wife's church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, in 2000.

2001: Concludes Role on "NYPD Blue"

Ricky Schroder concluded his role in "NYPD Blue" in 2001, after three seasons on the show.

2002: Hosts "The New American Sportsman"

In 2002, Ricky Schroder hosted "The New American Sportsman" on ESPN2, a revival of the outdoor TV series which ran from 1965 to 1986.

2004: Identified as Conservative in Entertainment Industry

A news article published in 2004 called Ricky Schroder "one of the few out-of-the-closet conservatives" in the entertainment industry.

2004: Directorial Debut with "Black Cloud"

Ricky Schroder made his directorial debut in 2004 with the film "Black Cloud", a drama about a Navajo boxer which he also wrote.

2004: Positive Reception for "Black Cloud"

Ricky Schroder's directorial debut, "Black Cloud", was met with positive reception at film festivals in 2004. The film won awards at the Phoenix Film Festival, and Schroder himself won Best Director at the San Diego Film Festival.

2005: Directs Music Video for Brad Paisley and Alison Krauss

Ricky Schroder directed and starred in the music video for "Whiskey Lullaby" by Brad Paisley and Alison Krauss in 2005. The video won awards at both the CMT Music Awards and the Nashville Film Festival.

2007: Appears in "24"

Ricky Schroder appeared as Mike Doyle in the 2007 season of the television series "24".

2009: Directs "Hellhounds"

Ricky Schroder directed the adventure horror film "Hellhounds" in 2009.

2010: Expresses Non-Alignment with Major Political Parties

In 2010, Ricky Schroder stated that he did not align with either major political party in the United States.

January 2011: Guest Stars in "No Ordinary Family"

In January of 2011, Ricky Schroder made a guest appearance on an episode of the ABC series "No Ordinary Family".

2013: Produces U.S. Army Recruitment Commercials

Ricky Schroder's production company, Ricky Schroder Productions, produced a series of commercials for the U.S. Army in 2013. These commercials were shot in a reality series format.

2013: Family Appearance in "Our Wild Hearts"

Ricky Schroder, his wife, and their four children all appeared in his 2013 TV film "Our Wild Hearts".

2014: Films Documentary in Afghanistan

In 2014, Ricky Schroder spent 110 days in Afghanistan with the US military to film footage for his documentaries, including "The Fighting Season", "My Fighting Season", and "The Volunteers".

2015: Comments on Religious Beliefs

In a 2015 interview, Ricky Schroder stated that while he believes in a higher power, he doesn't consider himself to be extremely religious.

2015: Portrays Dolly Parton's Father

Ricky Schroder played the role of Dolly Parton's father in two 2015 TV films: "Dolly Parton's Coat of Many Colors" and "Dolly Parton's Christmas of Many Colors: Circle of Love".

2016: Separation and Divorce Filing

Ricky Schroder and his wife Andrea Bernard separated in 2016. Andrea Bernard filed for divorce later that year.

2019: Arrests for Suspicion of Domestic Violence

Ricky Schroder was arrested twice within a month in 2019 under suspicion of domestic violence, though ultimately no charges were filed.

November 2020: Contributes to Kyle Rittenhouse's Bail Fund

Ricky Schroder contributed $150,000 to Kyle Rittenhouse's bail fund in November 2020. Rittenhouse was charged with shooting two people during unrest in Kenosha, Wisconsin in August 2020, and was later acquitted.

May 2021: Harasses Costco Employee Over Mask Policy

Ricky Schroder sparked controversy in May 2021 after uploading a video of himself harassing a Costco employee about the store's mask policy during the COVID-19 pandemic. He later uploaded a second video apologizing to the employee.