See actor Robert Carradine's memorable roles and career
Updated Feb. 24, 2026, 12:37 p.m. ET

Robert Carradine, the actor known as Lewis in "Revenge of the Nerds" and dad to Hilary Duff in "Lizzie McGuire," has died. He was 71.
Carradine's brother, "Nashville" actor Keith Carradine, confirmed his death to USA TODAY Feb. 24, saying the actor died by suicide. Look back on his career on screen and the red carpet.
If you or someone you know may be struggling with suicidal thoughts, you can call 988 any time day or night, or chat online. Crisis Text Line also provides free, 24/7, confidential support via text message to people in crisis when they dial 741741.
MICHAEL TRAN, AFP Via Getty ImagesCarradine's brother, "Nashville" actor Keith Carradine, confirmed his death to USA TODAY Feb. 24, saying the actor died by suicide. Look back on his career on screen and the red carpet.
If you or someone you know may be struggling with suicidal thoughts, you can call 988 any time day or night, or chat online. Crisis Text Line also provides free, 24/7, confidential support via text message to people in crisis when they dial 741741.
Robert Carradine, left, and others in a scene from the 1984 motion picture "Revenge of the Nerds."
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The cast of "Lizzie McGuire," from left: Jake Thomas, Hallie Todd, Robert Carradine and Hilary Duff, pictured in Season 1 of the show.
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Robert Carradine appearing in the ABC TV series "The Cowboys," shot at the Empire Ranch in Sonoita, Arizona, in 1974.
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Actor Robert Carradine and his family attend the premiere of the TNT television movie "Monte Walsh" on Jan. 8, 2003, at the Warner Bros. Studios in Burbank, California.
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Robert Carradine attends the SBIFF opening night film and gala "Ask The Dust" at the Arlington theater on Feb. 2, 2006, in Santa Barbara, California.
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Actors David Carradine and Robert Carradine arrive at the 18th annual Night of 100 Stars Gala held at the Beverly Hills Hotel on Feb. 24, 2008, in Beverly Hills, California.
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Robert Carradine and Yaya Han attend a "King of the Nerds" panel at 2014 New York Comic Con at Jacob Javitz Center on Oct. 9, 2014, in New York City.
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Robert Carradine, left, and Keith Carradine perform onstage during the 24th and final "A Night at Sardi's" to benefit the Alzheimer's Association at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on March 9, 2016, in Beverly Hills, California.
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Robert Carradine attends the premiere of Focus Features' "The Zookeeper's Wife" at ArcLight Hollywood on March 27, 2017, in Hollywood, California.
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Robert Carradine and Keith Carradine attend the U.S. premiere screening of "Dead For A Dollar" at Directors Guild of America on Sept. 28, 2022, in Los Angeles.
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Robert Carradine attends the 2023 AFI Fest screening of "Pee-Wee's Big Adventure" at TCL Chinese Theatre on Oct. 26, 2023, in Hollywood, California.
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