Career Timeline of Robert Carradine: Major Achievements and Milestones
How Robert Carradine built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.
Robert Carradine is an American actor known for his roles in film and television. Part of the Carradine acting family, he began his career with appearances in Western series like Bonanza and Kung Fu. His first film role was in The Cowboys (1972), starring John Wayne. Carradine is most recognized for portraying Lewis Skolnick, the fraternity president, in the popular Revenge of the Nerds comedy film series.
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1971: Television Appearance on 'Bonanza'
In 1971, Robert Carradine made his first television appearance on the classic Western series 'Bonanza'.
1972: Film Debut in 'The Cowboys'
In 1972, Carradine made his film debut in 'The Cowboys' with John Wayne and appeared in a short-lived television series of the same name, based on the movie. He also played a killer in the film Mean Streets.
1972: Appearance on 'Kung Fu'
In 1972, Robert Carradine appeared on his brother David's series 'Kung Fu' as Sunny Jim.
1975: Work on Independent Project 'You and Me'
In 1975, Robert Carradine worked with his brother David on an independent biker film called 'You and Me'.
1976: Role in 'Cannonball'
In 1976, Robert Carradine played Jim Cantrell in Paul Bartel's 'Cannonball', a film where his character wins a cross-country road race.
1977: Role in 'Orca'
In 1977, Robert Carradine appeared in the film 'Orca', portraying a character who becomes prey for a killer whale.
1978: Role in 'Coming Home'
In 1978, Robert Carradine played a role in Hal Ashby's Oscar-winning Vietnam War drama, 'Coming Home', starring Jane Fonda and Jon Voight.
1979: Role in 'Survival of Dana'
In 1979, Robert Carradine appeared alongside Melissa Sue Anderson in 'Survival of Dana'.
1980: Role in 'The Big Red One'
In 1980, Robert Carradine co-starred in Samuel Fuller's 'The Big Red One', where he played a character based on Fuller himself and narrated the film.
1983: Release of 'Americana'
In 1983, Americana, a Vietnam War-inspired film for which Robert Carradine did camera work, was released. It was directed by his brother, David.
1983: Starring Role in 'Wavelength'
In 1983, Robert Carradine starred in the science fiction movie 'Wavelength', playing a washed-up rock star. He performed his own compositions for the film, including a song named after his daughter, Ever.
1984: Starring Role in 'Revenge of the Nerds'
In 1984, Robert Carradine achieved his biggest film success starring as Lewis Skolnick in 'Revenge of the Nerds'.
1984: Role in 'The Sun Also Rises' Mini-Series
In 1984, Robert Carradine played Robert Cohn in the television mini-series version of Ernest Hemingway's 'The Sun Also Rises'.
2000: Role in 'Mom's Got a Date with a Vampire'
In 2000, Robert Carradine co-starred with Caroline Rhea in 'Mom's Got a Date with a Vampire'.
2001: Role in 'Lizzie McGuire'
From 2001, Robert Carradine played father Sam McGuire on 'Lizzie McGuire'.
2001: Role in 'Max Keeble's Big Move'
In 2001, Robert Carradine played Donald Keeble in 'Max Keeble's Big Move'.
2003: Role in 'The Lizzie McGuire Movie'
In 2003, Robert Carradine reprised his role as Sam McGuire in 'The Lizzie McGuire Movie'.
2004: End of 'Lizzie McGuire' Series
In 2004, Robert Carradine's role as father Sam McGuire on 'Lizzie McGuire' concluded as the series ended.
2005: Guest Star in 'Law & Order: Criminal Intent'
In 2005, Robert Carradine guest starred in an episode of 'Law & Order: Criminal Intent' titled Gone, portraying a character based on Bobby Fischer.
2007: Appearance in 'Jane Doe' TV series
In 2007, Robert Carradine appeared in 'Jane Doe', a TV series directed by James A. Contner.
January 2013: Hosting 'King of the Nerds'
In January 2013, Robert Carradine co-hosted 'King of the Nerds' on TBS with Curtis Armstrong.
2015: Appearance on 'Celebrity Wife Swap'
In 2015, Robert Carradine appeared on an episode of 'Celebrity Wife Swap' with Terrell Owens.
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