On July 1, 2009, Michael Baden, the medical examiner hired by Carradine's family to conduct his own autopsy on Carradine, stated that the actor died from asphyxiation, and that the way Carradine's body was bound allowed him to rule out suicide. [27], In May 1964, Carradine joined the cast of the Broadway play The Deputy by Rolf Hochhuth, replacing Jeremy Brett. "[26], In 1963, he made his television debut on an episode of Armstrong Circle Theatre, "Secret Document X256". Carradine, David. Carradine's first film role was in the 1972 film The Cowboys, which starred John Wayne and Roscoe Lee Browne. A second controversy was over whose idea the series had been. You are about to submit a print order for this image: 2166_0004 Most of these roles were cameos or small parts in independent, direct-to-DVD productions. Best Supporting Actor, for, 2005: Winner Action on Film International Film Festival, Lifetime Achievement Award - First annual recipient, 2005: Nominee Albo doro, Italian Online Movie Awards (IOMA). "[22] For that part, Carradine won a Theatre World Award for Best Debut Performance in 1965. [3], Carradine's parents divorced when he was 2 years old. [63][64] When Bruce Lee died in 1973, he left an unreleased movie script he had developed with James Coburn and Stirling Silliphant, The Silent Flute. The Best Black Actresses Under 25 In 2023. He was a half-brother of Bruce, Keith, Christopher, and Robert Carradine, and an uncle of Ever Carradine and Martha Plimpton, most of whom are also actors. He is the son of actress and artist Sonia Sorel (ne Henius), and actor John Carradine. West, Richard; "Woman Sues, Says T.V. "David Carradine: The Antihero's Antihero". Robert Reed Carradine (born March 24, 1954) is an American actor. Hailing from a family of actors, performing was in his veins. Carradine was born John Arthur Carradine Jr.[8] on December 8, 1936, in Hollywood, California, the eldest child of actor John Carradine (19061988) and his wife Ardanelle Abigail (ne McCool) Carradine (19111989). [10], Also in 1980, Carradine co-starred with Mark Hamill and Lee Marvin in Samuel Fuller's The Big Red One recounting Fuller's World War II experience. [69] Carradine played a pilot in Cloud Dancer (1980) and was the villain in High Noon, Part II: The Return of Will Kane (1980). After the fire-fighters arrived at the spot and removed him from the wreck, he was rushed to a nearby hospital. Actor David Carradine with his daughter Calista and brother Robert Carradine, attending the premiere of the movie 'Bound for Glory', at the Beverly. Carradine starred in the 1975 TV movie Long Way Home and another car chase film for Bartel and New World, Cannonball! The band performed primarily in small venues and at charity benefits. The same year, he also played both himself and the ghost of a dead man for an episode of the NBC TV show Medium. However he predominantly worked as the star of straight to video action films: Future Zone (1990), a sequel to Future Force, Fatal Secret (1990), Midnight Fear (1991), Project Eliminator (1991) (which he helped produce), Deadly Surveillance (1991), and Brotherhood of the Gun (1991). Carradine's first television appearance was in 1971, on the classic Western series Bonanza. He recorded an album titled Grasshopper, which was released in 1975. 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It was shot in 1972, between making the Kung Fu pilot and the series, but released in 1975. Robert Carradine ( KARR--deen; born March 24, 1954) is an American actor. Carradine was honorably discharged[25] after two years of active duty. He graduated from Ojai Valley School, where he was active in the school's theater department. He was unhappy playing villains, and told his agent he wanted to stop, which led to his not working in Hollywood for a year. [4] His brother Keith said of the experience, "It was like being in jail. Please, add any notes related to the print order, 's Kung Fu, dies at 72", "California Birth Index, 19051995, database on-line", "Carradine's Widow Files Wrongful Death Suit", Patricia Sheridan's Breakfast with David Carradine, "Kung Fu" Star Later Became Tarantino's Villainous "Bill", "The Deputy Broadway Play Original | IBDB", "2 TV Programs Dropped by A.B.C. He did a car chase film in Africa, Safari 3000 (1980). While stationed at Fort Eustis, Virginia, he helped establish a theater company that became known as the "entertainment unit". It has been said that Carradine left the show after sustaining injuries that made it impossible for him to continue. (2001), Warden of Red Rock (2001), The Donor (2001), Out of the Wilderness (2001), The Defectors (2001), Wheatfield with Crows (2002) and The Outsider (2002). New York Times. Showing Editorial results for carradine family. You can leave the message empty if you want. The elder Carradine's acting career, which included major and minor roles on stage and television, and in cinema, spanned more than four decades. [107] Of this incident, the Los Angeles Times reported: "Legal experts say Carradine was handed a harsher-than-average sentence, even for a second-time offender: three years' summary probation, 48 hours in jail, 100 hours of community service, 30 days' work picking up trash for the California Department of Transportation, attendance at a drunk driving awareness meeting and completion of an alcohol rehabilitation program. Keith Ian Carradine (born August 8, 1949) is an American actor, singer and songwriter who has had success on stage, film and television. Carradine's first film role was in the 1972 film The Cowboys, which starred John Wayne and Roscoe Lee Browne. [24] In 1962, Donna gave birth to their daughter, Calista. Miglior attore non protagonista (Best Supporting Actor), per, 2008: Honoree Bronze plaque on the Walk of Western Stars, 2010: Mencin especial del jurado (Special Mention by the Jury) , This page was last edited on 15 April 2023, at 11:37. [82], Carradine knew nothing of the practice of kung fu at the time he was cast in the role of Kwai Chang Caine; instead, he relied on his experience as a dancer for the part. [22] He met fellow inductee Larry Cohen, who later cast him in Q, The Winged Serpent. His early television roles were in western comedies like Bonanza and his late brother David’s Kung Fu. "Lizzie McGuire" Has Become a Hot Disney Brand. (1995) Journey Editions. He was the great-grandson of Methodist evangelical author Beverly Carradine and the . [citation needed], Carradine's last performances included a role in the music video of the Jonas Brothers' song Burnin' Up (2008), Camille (2008), Last Hour (2008), Break (2008), The Golden Boys (2008), Kandisha (2008), Archie's Final Project (2009), Absolute Evil - Final Exit (2009), Road of No Return (2009) with Michael Madsen, Crank: High Voltage (2009), and Autumn (2009). David Carradine was a member of the Carradine family of actors that began with his father, John Carradine. Also in 1983, he starred in the music video for The Motels hit song "Suddenly Last Summer" as lead singer Martha Davis' love interest. deem necessary to help us process your request. The shocking published photo shows Carradine with his hands tied in front of him, hanging from the support bar in a closet. 1947 Chris Carradine was born on January 23, 1947 in New York City, New York, USA as Christopher John Carradine . The ensemble cast included three other brother/actor groupings: Stacy and James Keach; Dennis and Randy Quaid,[13] and Christopher and Nicholas Guest. siblings: Bruce Carradine, Christopher Carradine, David Carradine, Keith Carradine, Michael Bowen. Moreover, influenced by his Kung Fu role, he studied martial arts. [54][55], Immediately after Kung Fu, Carradine accepted the role of the racecar driver Frankenstein in Death Race 2000 (1975), he said, to "kill the image of Caine and launch a movie career. John eventually won, gaining the custody of his children. [18][19][11]:72 For the next few years, David spent time in boarding schools, foster homes, and reform school. He was a half-brother of Bruce, Keith, Christopher, and Robert Carradine, and an uncle of Ever Carradine and Martha Plimpton, most of whom are also actors. [citation needed], Carradine attracted notice in 1985 when he appeared in a major supporting role in North and South, a miniseries about the American Civil War, as the evil and abusive Justin LaMotte. More than 70 exclusive photographers. [45] In an interview from 2005 Carradine disputed Bruce Lee's claim: "That's mythology. [111] Lt. Teerapop Luanseng, Lt. Col. Pirom Jantrapirom, and Col. Somprasong Yenthuam, Superintendent of the nearby Lumphini Police Station (139 Witthayu Road), said that Carradine was found naked and had hanged himself in the room's closet with a curtain cord. He spent a lot of time playing, in his words, "greenhorns in Westerns and villains in thrillers". "[13] Carradine reprised the role of Skolnick in three sequels, taking over as executive producer in the latter two. Carradine reprised the role in all three sequels of the original Revenge of the Nerds: Revenge of the Nerds II: Nerds in Paradise (1987), Revenge of the Nerds III: The Next Generation (1992), and Revenge of the Nerds IV: Nerds in Love (1994). "[108], In 1994, in Toronto, filming Kung Fu: The Legend Continues, Carradine was arrested for kicking in a door at the SkyDome while attending a Rolling Stones concert. Carradine added, "My father saved me, and then confiscated my comic book collection and burned itwhich was scarcely the point. Robert was primarily raised by his fathers third wife, Doris Rich, and for a long while, believed her to be his mother. [citation needed], Carradine continued to be in demand for action films, either aimed at the video market or for TV: Oceans of Fire (1986), Armed Response (1986) for Fred Olen Ray, The Misfit Brigade (1987), and Six Against the Rock (1987) as Bernie Coy. Christopher Carradine and Robert Carradine are his siblings. "[26] In his authoritative biography Bruce Lee: A Life, Matthew Polly clarifies the issue of Bruce Lee's involvement, concluding that the claim was the result of his not being cast for the leading role, and that he had no participation in the creation of the series. As a member of the Carradine family, he is part of Carradine family of actors that began with his father, John Carradine . Carradine's father had made a name for himself in Hollywood for his performances in films by John Ford and Cecil B. DeMille, among many others. San Mateo, California, USA Birth name Keith Ian Carradine Height 6 1 (1.85 m) Mini Bio It seems the second generation of acting Carradines -- David, Keith and Robert -- are proudly continuing the family tradition and begetting a third generation of talent. [80] On the small screen, Carradine appeared in a guest spot on the television series Mental that was broadcast just days after his death. [6][7] By 2003, he had acquired enough expertise in martial arts to produce and star in several instructional videos on T'ai chi and Qigong. Produced by Warner Brothers, the show aired 12 episodes on ABC before its early cancellation. [27] He was in demand as a supporting actor, mostly in Westerns: The Violent Ones (1967), Heaven with a Gun (1969), Young Billy Young (1969) for Burt Kennedy, The Good Guys and the Bad Guys (1969) with Kennedy, The McMasters (1970), and Macho Callahan (1970). Together the Carradines played the Younger brothers in The Long Riders (1980) along with three other sets of acting brothers: Stacy and James Keach, Dennis and Randy Quaid, and Christopher and Nicholas Guest. [23] For the first half of the original series, David Chow provided technical assistance with kung fu, followed by Kam Yuen, who became Carradine's martial arts instructor. He sang and played the piano, the guitar, and the flute, among other instruments. Primarily of Irish descent, he was a great . Carradine worked very closely with his friend, singer-songwriter-guitarist Guthrie Thomas, on the film. The film took ten years to complete due to difficulty in financing. [27] Carradine guest-starred in The Trials of O'Brien in episodes that were cut together and released theatrically as Too Many Thieves (1967), and Coronet Blue. Best Supporting Actor - Television, for, 2005: Nominee Golden Globe Awards. Several other television roles followed, including appearances on Wagon Train, East Side/West Side, Arrest and Trial, The Virginian, Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre and The Alfred Hitchcock Hour. In 2018, Carradine joined Andrew Cassese and Don Gibb in an interview at the Niagara Falls Comic Con. He starred in the low-budget action film Behind Enemy Lines (1986) and reprised his role as LaMotte in North and South, Book II, telecast in May 1986. New York City. In 1998, Robert, along with his brothers Keith and David, was honoured at the 16th Annual Golden Boot Awards. These posthumous credits were from a variety of genres including action, documentaries, drama, horror, martial arts, science fiction, and westerns. [65][66] Carradine made Mr. Horn (1979) for TV, playing Tom Horn based on a script by William Goldman. "People". Tap into Getty Images' global scale, data-driven insights, and network of more than 340,000 creators to create content exclusively for your brand. He is the brother of Christopher and Keith Carradine, paternal half-brother of Bruce and David Carradine, and maternal half-brother of Michael Bowen. Same as I, people shall always remember his role as Caine, the grasshopper, in Kung Fu, in the '70s, which was a really unforgettable performance. He was also in Sundown: The Vampire in Retreat (1989), directed by Anthony Hickox; Try This One for Size (1989), Open Fire (1989), and Future Force (1989), which he helped produce. The elder Carradine's acting career, which included major and minor roles on stage, television, and in cinema, spanned more than four decades. He was previously married to Candice Lee Corvi. In a 2005 interview, Carradine talks about how there was a period where he was working as much as he could. [9] He was a half-brother of Bruce, Keith, Christopher, and Robert Carradine, and an uncle of Ever Carradine and Martha Plimpton, most of whom are also actors. Keith Carradine was born in San Mateo, California, the United States of America, on August 8, 1949, to actress Sonia Sorel and actor John Carradine. Carradine had a good part in American Reel (2003) but the overall quality of his roles did not improve: Dead & Breakfast (2004), Carradine participated in the Rolex 24 race at Daytona in 2000, finishing 29th in the GTU class and 61st overall. Born In: Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States, siblings: Bruce Carradine, Christopher Carradine, David Carradine, Keith Carradine, Michael Bowen, See the events in life of Robert Carradine in Chronological Order. The marriage dissolved in 1968, whereupon Carradine left New York and headed back to California to continue his television and film careers. He also appeared in Jane Doe, a TV series directed by James A. Contner, in 2007. He became very proud of me. The transition from music to acting happened almost naturally and in 1971, he made his screen debut in an episode of the western-adventure Bonanza. Allimages in our archive areavailable forprofessionallicensingand asfine art prints. Keith Carradine later compared the experience to imprisonment. "He Tells It Like It Is As an Actor's Son". He was also part of the television miniseries The Tommyknockers (1993), which was based on Stephen Kings novel of the same name. Keith's parents divorced in 1957, and his father took care of him and his two younger siblings. Carradine was engaged to Hubley for a time, but they never married. On December 25, 1947, David appeared in a live telecast adaptation of A Christmas Carol, with his father in the role of Ebenezer Scrooge. He was advised to change his name to avoid confusion with his famous father. [83][21] He also had experience in sword fighting, boxing, and street fighting on which to draw. [109], David Carradine arrived in Bangkok, Thailand on May 31, 2009, to shoot his latest film, titled Stretch. He portrayed a car racer in Cannonball (1976), a salmon fisherman in Joyride (1977), American criminal and outlaw Edward Ewing Younger in The Long Riders (1980), an American soldier fighting in World War II in The Big Red One (1980), a novelist-cum-boxer in The Sun Also Rises (1984), prominent American anti-Vietnam War protest leader Rennie Davis in Conspiracy: The Trial of the Chicago 8 (1987), and a guardian angel in Clarence (1990). Yuen eulogized Carradine on the True Legend website, describing him as a "good friend". Thomas assisted Carradine in the guitar style of the period and the songs that had been chosen to be in the film. Yuen said of Carradine: .mw-parser-output .templatequote{overflow:hidden;margin:1em 0;padding:0 40px}.mw-parser-output .templatequote .templatequotecite{line-height:1.5em;text-align:left;padding-left:1.6em;margin-top:0}, He is among the first Hollywood actors to perform Chinese martial arts on the big screen. David Carradine. Carradine alongside the rest of the cast reprised their respective roles. They have three children. The altercation caused Carradine to question the fate of Bergman's soul while the director declared, "Little Brother, I am an old whore. He later made several flutes for the movie Circle of Iron, one of which he later played in Kill Bill. [40], In 1972, he co-starred as "Big" Bill Shelly in one of Martin Scorsese's earliest films, Boxcar Bertha, which starred Barbara Hershey, his partner at the time. A prolific "B" movie actor,[1] David Carradine appeared in more than 100 feature films in a career spanning more than six decades. He was a maternal half-brother of Bruce, paternal half-brother of Keith, Christopher and Robert Carradine, and an uncle of Ever Carradine and Martha Plimpton. It also cast him in Bus Riley's Back in Town (1965). Best Supporting Actor - Motion Picture, for, 2005: Nominee Online Film & Television Association, OFTA Awards. In 2000 he co-starred with Caroline Rhea in Mom's Got a Date with a Vampire. He was born John Arthur Carradine in Hollywood, California, the son of Ardanelle "Abigail" (ne McCool, 1911-1989) and actor John Carradine. U.S. State: California. Her feature film debut was in Rollover (1981); she subsequently rose to prominence in the Richard Donner film The Goonies (1985). 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Among those who thought his portrayal of Bill, the assassin extraordinaire, would earn him an Academy Award nomination was Scott Mantz of The Mediadrome, who said, "Carradine practically steals every scene he's in with confident gusto, and he gives a soulful performance that should all but ensure a spot on next year's Oscar ballot. "Because I did nineteen movies in eighteen months. Carradine, the burglar who killed Spider-Man 's Uncle Ben. Which Actress Do You Think Will Be The Next Meryl Streep? The entire Carradine family (Bruce Carradine, David Carradine, Chris Carradine, John Carradine, Keith Carradine, Robert Carradine) circa 1974 1978 Ulvis Alberts. [citation needed], By 2006, he had become the spokesperson for Yellowbook, a publisher of independent telephone directories in the United States. In addition, he is a Golden Globe- and Academy Award-winning songwriter. The list you're viewing contains family members like Robert Carradine, John Carradine, Ever Carradine, Christopher Carradine, Bruce Carradine, Cade Carradine, Marica Reed Caradine, David Carradine, Keith Carradine, Ian Alexander Carradine, and more. [77] He was also in Six Days in Paradise (2010) with Madsen; Money to Burn (2010); Stretch (2011); Highway to Hell (2012); and The Banksters, Madoff with America (2013). In an interview from 2005 Carradine says his father encouraged him going into acting: "The first thing I ever did outside of school, which was a production of Romeo & Juliet, he came up from Hollywood to San Francisco to see it. Not to be confused with British historian. In 2015, he appeared on a fourth season episode of Celebrity Wife Swap with Hall of Fame wide receiver Terrell Owens. [2] He was a member of an acting family that included brothers Keith Carradine and Robert Carradine as well as his daughters Calista Carradine and Kansas Carradine, and nieces Ever Carradine and Martha Plimpton. (Known as Dennis Carradine, a.k.a. Brother: David Carradine: Dec 8 1936: Brother: Robert Carradine: Mar 24 1954: Brother: Bruce Carradine: Apr 10 1933: Brother: Keith Carradine: Aug 8 1949: Brother: Michael . Actor Robert Carradine was born in the United States on March 24, 1954. http://popdose.com/the-popdose-interview-robert-carradine/, http://nerdreactor.com/2015/03/12/revenge-of-the-nerds-robert-carradine-car-accident/. Carradine's first film role was in the 1972 film The Cowboys, which starred John Wayne and Roscoe Lee Browne. David Carradine took over hosting duties from his brother Keith on Wild West Tech on the History Channel, in 2005. The 1976 comedy-romance The Pom Pom Girls marked his first outing as a male lead. American actors and brothers, David and Keith Carradine at the premiere of 'Life and Times of Xavier Hollander,' Hollywood, California. From his fathers side, Carradine has English, Dutch, and Irish ancestry. They have two children together, Marika Reed (May 2, 1990) and Ian Alexander (November 14, 1992). Siblings: Bruce Carradine, Christopher Carradine, David Carradine, Keith Carradine, Michael Bowen: John Carradine with sons Keith Carradine, Robert Carradine, Bruce Carradine and Mike Carradine in 1979 David Carradine and daughter Calista Carradine seen at a special evening of La Cage Aux Folles on August 30, 1982 in Los Angele, California He said the incident followed his discovery that he and his elder half-brother, Bruce, who had been adopted by John, had different biological fathers. While in the Army, he faced court-martial on more than one occasion for shoplifting. More at IMDbPro Contact info Agent info Resume Born March 24, 1954 Add to list Awards 1 win & 2 nominations Photos 80 Known for Revenge of the Nerds 6.6 Lewis 1984 If an internal link intending to refer to a specific person led you to this page, you . The movie, which was about the Jesse James gang, gave Carradine, who played Cole Younger, one of his most memorable roles. This was one of several Roger Corman productions in which he appeared. Carradine, David; "On the Aisle: New York Imports 'The Royal Hunt of the Sun,' One of Those Ambitious Failures You Really Ought to See". He guest-starred in The Nightmare Room, Jackie Chan Adventures, Titus, and King of the Hill. Every elite, out-of-touch, sickeningly rich celebrity was once a tiny helpless baby. [citation needed], In 1969, he performed off-Broadway in The Transgressor Rides Again, and the next year guest-starred in The Name of the Game. It was at a Christmas party when he was 14 years old, that he was introduced to Sorel. He has two older brothers, Christopher and Keith; two paternal half-brothers from Johns marriage to Ardanelle Abigail McCool, Bruce (adopted) and David; a maternal half-brother from Sonias marriage to Beat painter Michael Bowen, also named Michael Bowen; and two stepbrothers from Johns marriage to Doris Rich, Dale and Michael (adopted). Carradine's parents were divorced when he was 2 years . Anderson, Nancy. / "Yes, we are. In the early years of their careers, the Carradine brothers collaborated on a few productions on screen and Broadway, linking their jobs for decades to come. Over 4 million images. [11]:17[12]:1 Called "Jack" by his family, Carradine had a turbulent childhood. Robert Carradine has a daughter, actress Ever Carradine (born on August 6, 1974), from his relationship with horse trainers assistant Susan Snyder. Christopher Carradine is an architect who became Vice President of Walt Disney Imagineering.
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