Robert Carradine, an actor and a member of the Carradine family, died at the age of 71, NBC4 Investigates confirmed Monday.
Carradine was most famous for portraying Lewis Skolnick in the “Revenge of the Nerds” film franchise in the 1980s and 1990s. He later became well known to younger audiences as he played Sam McGuire, the father of Lizzie McGuire from the Disney Channel hit “Lizzie McGuire.”
The cause of his death was not immediately available, though NBC4 Investigates confirms he died Monday at a hospital.
The Los Angeles native would have turned 72 years old in March.
The late actor also hailed from the Carradine family, one of Hollywood’s acting dynasties.
His half-brother, the late David Carradine, was known for his martial arts expertise and roles in “Kung Fu” the TV show as well the “Kill Bill” series.
Robert Carradine’s daughter, Ever Carradine, has appeared in a number of television shows such as “The Handmaid’s Tale” and “Major Crimes.”
Carradine has been active in the film and TV circles as he served as a guest at multiple film festivals and conventions in recent months and years.
Carradine’s most recent work includes “The Night They Came Home,” a western thriller featuring Brian Austin Green and Danny Trejo.
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