Robert Carradine, Actor Who Played the Father in ‘Lizzie McGuire,’ Dies at 71
The New York Times • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Robert Carradine, known for his roles in “Revenge of the Nerds” and the Disney series “Lizzie McGuire,” has died at the age of 71, as confirmed by his family.
- The family revealed that Carradine had struggled with bipolar disorder for nearly two decades and expressed hope that his journey would help reduce the stigma surrounding mental illness.
- Born into a prominent acting family, Carradine made his film debut in 1972’s “The Cowboys,” encouraged by his half-brother David Carradine, and built a five-decade career in film and television.
- Notable works include “The Big Red One” and “The Long Riders,” both featured at the Cannes Film Festival,
