Ricky Schroder started his career as a child actor in the late ’70s in the film, The Champ, which earned him a golden globe award. He solidified his presence in Hollywood and became a child star when he featured in the sitcom series Silver Spoons, which aired from 1982 to 1987.
After the conclusion of the series, Schroeder transitioned into more mature roles and appeared in several other notable TV series, such as NYPD Blue, Scrubs, and Strong Medicine. In addition to his acting career, Schroder also forayed into directing and producing with his 2004 project Black Cloud which received positive reviews and won the Best Director Award at the San Diego International Film Festival.
Ricky Schroder’s controversial life
The actor’s life is marred by controversies, and this has affected his relationship with his family. Schroder was arrested in 1992 for domestic violence and charged with assault and battery after an altercation with his then-girlfriend, Andrea Bernard, with whom he later married and shares his four children, Holden, Luke, Cambrie, and Faith, with before calling off their relationship in 2016.
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A source claimed that after the split, the actor’s life turned upside down as he indulged in constant partying, which led to dire consequences, especially his estrangement from his first daughter, Cambrie. However, the 53-year-old was arrested again for domestic violence against his girlfriend at the time in 2019, and he was mandated to pay a $50,000 bail, but the case was eventually dismissed.
Ricky Schroder posts a new video of himself on social media
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The actor has since stepped off the spotlight as he now dedicates the majority of his time to his farm rather than being in front of the camera. However, Schroder still maintains a connection with his fans through his social media platforms, where he creates and shares videos on several topics of interest.
In a recent clip that he posted on his Instagram page, the actor was captured on his farm clad In a hat and denim shirt, reminiscing on the memories of his youth and fondly recalling how his uncle imparted valuable knowledge about the military. Schroder also took the opportunity to educate his fans against turning a blind eye to corruption within federal systems.
Netizens react to Ricky Schroder’s appearance in the video
Schroder’s post has generated a lot of discussions as netizens took to the comment section to air their views. While he garnered praise for the message he passed across, some of his followers couldn’t help but notice that he appeared more mature than their recollection of him from previous TV shows. “Ricky why are you looking so rough,” a fan commented. “God bless you.” “What the hell happened to Ricky Schroder?” another fan wrote. “He looks ROUGH.”
However, some others defended Schroder stating that his new look is the aftermath of rigorous farmwork. “He’s living. Hopefully, thriving,” an Instagram user commented. “Rough and Tough.”
“He looks great!” a second user wrote. “Rough looks good on him!,” while another person said, “He’s a farmer/rancher. Hard work is rough on the body. Much respect for Rick, living an honest life.”