Adam Rich is an actor born on 12th October 1968, in Brooklyn, New York City USA, and is probably still best known for his role of Nicholas Bradford in the late ’70s TV series „Eight Is Enough“, in which he portrayed the youngest son as a child actor. His specific hair style and looks on the show earned him the nickname „America’s little brother“.
Have you ever wondered how rich Adam Rich is? According to sources it has been estimated that Adam Rich’s overall net worth is $1 million, as of May 2017, accumulated through a successful acting career which he started in childhood, in the late ’70s. Since he is still an active member of the entertainment industry, his net worth continues to increase.
Adam Rich Net Worth $1 Million
Adam grew up in Granada Hills, California as the oldest child in the family. During his childhood he was active in various sports, including football, baseball, skateboarding, bicycle riding and swimming, but also showed great interest in drawing and arts. He studied acting at Chatsworth High School, and was a student of drama teacher Bob Carelli who also taught Val Kilmer, Kevin Spacey and Mare Winningham. When he was eight years old, Rich landed the role of Nicholas in “Eight Is Enough”, which became extremely popular and took him to stardom. While on the show, he was recognized by his specific haircut which then led to parents across the country styling their children’s hair the same way. He was an adored child actor, earning “America’s little brother” nickname. The show was the base of his net worth.
However, growing up as a child actor, Rich had a difficult adolescence, tried smoking marihuana when he was fourteen and left high school at the age of sixteen. Fortunately this didn’t stop his acting career, and he continued appearing in various television and film productions. After starring in the 1977 television film “The City”, his next ventures were in Irwin Allen’s TV series “Code Red”(1981) on ABC, and the “Gun Shy” (1983) sitcom on CBS. He then made guest appearances in episodes of several television series, including “The Love Boat”, “CHiPs”, “The Six Million Dollar Man”, “Fantasy Island”, “St. Elsewhere”, “Silver Spoons” and “Baywatch”. In 1979, Adam voiced the character of Tukiki in “Tukiki and His Search for a Merry Christmas” television special, then starred as Toby Hart in the 1981 feature film “The Devil and Max Devlin”, and voiced the character of Presto, the Magician in “Dungeons & Dragons” from 1983 to 1985. He reprised his character of Nicholas Bradford in television films “Eight is Enough: A Family Reunion” in 1987, and again two years later in “An Eight Is Enough Wedding” (1989). His net worth rose steadily.
The lifestyle he led affected Rich greatly, as he struggled with drug addiction, and almost died of a Valium overdose in 1989. This led to him being arrested and convicted for attempted burglary of a pharmacy in 1991. Subsequently the nineties weren’t a fruitful period in Adam’s career, as he didn’t have any significant projects except a few guest appearances. After a decade long pause, he had a cameo role in the “Dickie Robers: Former Child Star” feature film (2003), appearing as himself. When it comes to his more recent activity, Adam has occasionally been appearing in various productions, and marketing script ideas for TV shows and films.
Privately, Rich has never married, nor are there any available data on his relationships. He was listed as no.73 on VH1’s “The Greatest: 100 Greatest Kid Stars” in 2005. He has stated that although his greatest passion is acting, he hasn’t fully pursued it in adulthood, because he dislikes the life of celebrities.
People's Choice Award for Favorite Young TV Performer
Movies
The Devil and Max Devlin, Eight Is Enough, The City, Gun Shy
TV Shows
Dungeons & Dragons, Code Red
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I am an actor, not a celebrity, I have always wanted to be an actor, I never wanted to be a celebrity!
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Life is for living, and I live my life to the fullest everyday.
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Fact
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Studied acting at Chatsworth High School, with former drama teacher Bob Carelli, who also taught Kevin Spacey, Val Kilmer, Mare Winningham, and several other successful alums of the school. Also studied acting for years after with other teachers.
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Although his greatest passion is acting, he has not pursued it as an adult because of his dislike of fame, and all things celebrity.
Feb. 20, 2003: charged with DUI after nearly hitting a police car on a closed-off section of I-10 in Los Angeles on Dec. 18, 2002.
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Dropped out of high school at age 17, in 1986.
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In April 1991, he smashed a pharmacy window in an attempt to steal drugs. He was arrested and was bailed out by his TV dad, Dick Van Patten. He was almost immediately rearrested, this time for shoplifting. He pled no contest to both charges.
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In 1996 "Might" magazine ran a spoof on dead celebrities and included Adam's name in their list, which was picked up and ran by other media. In fact, the article was just a spoof and Adam was very much alive. Nonetheless, many people are still surprised when they find out he is alive today.
Actor
Title
Year
Status
Character
Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star
2003
Adam Rich
Baywatch
1993
TV Series
Ethan
An Eight Is Enough Wedding
1989
TV Movie
Nicholas Bradford
Small Wonder
1986-1988
TV Series
The Beast / Peter Watson
Eight Is Enough: A Family Reunion
1987
TV Movie
Nicholas Bradford
Silver Spoons
1986
TV Series
St. Elsewhere
1986
TV Series
Louis Appleton
Dungeons & Dragons
1983-1985
TV Series
Presto the Magician
Gun Shy
1983
TV Series
Clovis
CHiPs
1979-1982
TV Series
Louis Hindall / Adam Rich
Fantasy Island
1978-1982
TV Series
Huck Finn / Herbie Block
Code Red
1981-1982
TV Series
Danny Blake
CBS Children's Mystery Theatre
1982
TV Series
Jeffrey Brenner
Eight Is Enough
1977-1981
TV Series
Nicholas Bradford
The Devil and Max Devlin
1981
Toby Hart
3-2-1 Contact
1980
TV Series
Nicholas Bradford
Tukiki and His Search for a Merry Christmas
1979
TV Movie
Tukiki (voice)
The Love Boat
1979
TV Series
Brian Phillips
The City
1977
TV Movie
Donnie Collins
The Six Million Dollar Man
1976
TV Series
Bob
Soundtrack
Title
Year
Status
Character
Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star
2003
"Child Stars on Your Television"
Self
Title
Year
Status
Character
Entertainment Tonight
2009
TV Series
Himself
Biography
2001
TV Series documentary
Himself
Entertainment Tonight Presents: TV's Greatest Scandals
2000
TV Movie documentary
Himself
Sally Jessy Raphael
1989-1991
TV Series
Himself
Super Password
1987
TV Series
Himself - Celebrity Contestant
George Carlin: Playin' with Your Head
1986
TV Special documentary
Billy
Circus of the Stars #7
1982
TV Special documentary
Himself - Performer
Benji at Work
1980
TV Short documentary
Host
Kraft Salutes Disneyland's 25th Anniversary
1980
TV Special
Himself
Bob Hope's Merry All-Star Christmas Special
1979
TV Movie
Himself
The Mike Douglas Show
1979
TV Series
Himself - Actor
Kids Are People, Too
1979
TV Series
Himself
The Hollywood Squares
1979
TV Series
Guest Appearance
Dinah!
1977-1979
TV Series
Himself
Grease Day USA
1978
TV Movie documentary
Himself
The 4th Annual People's Choice Awards
1978
TV Special
Himself
The Magic of ABC
1977
TV Special
Himself - Guest
Family Feud
1976
TV Series
Himself
Won Awards
Year
Award
Ceremony
Nomination
Movie
1983
Young Artist Award
Young Artist Awards
Best Young Actor in a Television Special
CBS Children's Mystery Theatre (1980)
1981
Young Artist Award
Young Artist Awards
Best Young Actor in a Television Series
Eight Is Enough (1977)
1980
Young Artist Award
Young Artist Awards
Best Juvenile Actor in a TV Series or Special
Eight Is Enough (1977)
Nominated Awards
Year
Award
Ceremony
Nomination
Movie
1983
Young Artist Award
Young Artist Awards
Best Young Actor in a Drama Series
Code Red (1981)
1981
Young Artist Award
Young Artist Awards
Best Young Comedian
Eight Is Enough (1977)
Known for movies
Eight Is Enough (1977-1981) as Nicholas Bradford
Dungeons & Dragons (1983-1985) as Presto the Magician
Tukiki and His Search for a Merry Christmas (1979) as Tukiki