Robert Carradine, 'Revenge of the Nerds' star, dies at 71
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Key Points:
- Robert Carradine, known for his role as Lewis Skolnick in the 1984 comedy "Revenge of the Nerds," has died at age 71; his family revealed he lived with bipolar disorder for two decades and that he died by suicide.
- Despite a prolific career spanning over 40 years and collaborations with notable directors, Carradine never achieved the same level of fame as his brothers Keith and David Carradine but remained a respected character actor.
- Carradine's early ambitions were in race car driving, which he pursued in the late 1980s and 1990s as a driver for Lotus, before returning to steady acting roles including a notable part as Lizzie McGuire’s father on the Disney Channel.
