Rick Schroder : Biography, Pictures, Photos, Trivia, Address, Filmography (Silver Spoons, NYPD Blue)

. In 1987, Rick Schroder was originally cast to play Todd Bowden in Apt Pupil (1998). This first attempt to film this story ran over budget and was stopped. It starred Rick Schroder and Nicol Williamson, and was directed by Alan Bridges.

. Listed (as Ricky Schroder) as one of twelve "Promising New Actors of 1979" in John Willis' Screen World, Vol. 31.

. Spoke at the Republican National Convention in honor of George W. Bush. [2000]

. Member of the N.R.A.

. Schroder was absent from "NYPD Blue" May, 2001 season finale, and later announced he would not return to show cast because he wants to devote time to his growing family, with fourth child due in August.

. He and his wife built and designed their Colorado ranch in the summer of 1998.

. Played Jon Voight's son twice: the first time in The Champ (1979) and the second time in "Return to Lonesome Dove" (1993) (mini).

. Ranked #20 in TV Guide's list of "TV's 25 Greatest Teen Idols" (23 January 2005 issue).