Adam Rich – Bio, Death Cause, Wife, Family, Age, Net Worth, Height

Adam Rich was an American actor who was famous for his role as Nicholas Bradford in the TV series “Eight Is Enough” which ran for five seasons (1977–1981). A distinctive feature of his appearance during his years as a child actor was his pageboy haircut, which inspired thousands of parents of that era to imitate the look of their young sons. His role on the show led him to be known as “America’s little brother.”

From 1981 to 1982, he acted in television series. “Code Red”, followed by his appearance on the 1983 “Gun Shyon” CBS sitcom. His filmography includes his numerous guest appearances on “The Six Million Dollar Man” (1976), “The Love Boat” (1979), “CHiPs” (1979), “Fantasy Island” (1982), “St. Elsewhere” (1986), and “Baywatch” (1993). He also appeared in the 1981 film “The Devil and Max Devlin” with Bill Cosby, also voiced Presto the Wizard in the animated series “Dungeons and Dragons”. He last appeared in the 2003 comedy film “Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star”.

What was Adam Rich Known For?

• Adam Rich was an actor from New York. 
• Adam was known for his role in the TV series “Eight Is Enough” as Nicholas Bradford. 

“Eight is Enough” actor Adam Rich Dies At 54

Adam Rich, the child actor with a pageboy mop-top who charmed TV audiences as “America’s little brother” on Eight Is Enough, died in his Los Angeles home on January 7, 2023. He dies at 54. Danny Deraney, Mr. Rich’s publicist, confirmed the death. Mr. Deraney described Mr. Rich as “kind, generous, and a warrior in the fight against mental illness.” “He was unselfish and always looked out for those he cared about. Which is why many people who grew up with him feel a part of their childhood gone, and sad today,” Mr. Deraney added. “He really was America’s Little Brother.” The cause of death was under investigation but was not considered to be suspicious. 

Adam had several run-ins with police related to drugs and alcohol – and sought treatment at the Betty Ford Center in Rancho Mirage. He suffered from a type of depression that defied treatment and he had tried to erase the stigma of talking about mental illness, said publicist Danny Deraney. He unsuccessfully tried experimental cures over the years. He discussed his mental health on Twitter and noted in October that he’d been sober for seven years. He said he wasn’t perfect – referring to arrests, many stints in rehab, several overdoses, and “countless detoxes (and) relapses” – and urged his nearly 19,000 followers to never give up. 

Back in 1989, he almost died of a valium overdose in 1989. In 1996, there was a media hoax that Rich had been murdered; the story was published in the San Francisco-based magazine “Might”, with Rich’s consent. “Might” writer Dave Eggers included the incident in his memoir “A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius.”

Who are Adam Rich’s Parents?

Adam Rich was born on October 12, 1968, in Brooklyn, New York, USA. He was the son of Francine Rich (mother) and Rob Rich (father). His family was Jewish. He held American nationality and his ethnicity was American-White. He grew up as a child actor but lived in Granada Hills, Los Angeles, with his parents and younger brother. The family then lived in Florida where he learned how to act at the local gym.

Moreover, he was active in sports, including baseball, football, bicycle riding, skateboarding, and swimming. He also had an interest in drawing. He follows Judaism religion. He attended Chatsworth Grammar School where Kevin Spacey, Val Kilmer, Mare Winningham, and several other successful alumni studied. In 1986, he dropped out of high school at age 17. 

For the last time, Adam celebrated his 54th birthday on October 12, 2022. His zodiac sign is Libra. 

Adam Rich Acting Career

• Adam Rich made his debut TV series as Bob in “The Six Million Dollar Man” in the year 1976 appearing in the episode: “A Bionic Christmas Carol”. This was followed by the TV film “The City” in which he played Donnie Collins in 1977. 
• Adam played the main cast as Nicholas Bradford in the series “Eight Is Enough” (1977-1981) when he was only 8. In the series, he appeared in 112 episodes. While appearing in the series, he also played the role of Herbie Block in “Fantasy Island” in 1978 in an episode “Instant Family”. 
• Similarly, he appeared in the episode: “Oldies But Goodies” of “The Love Boat” as Brian Phillips in 1979. In the same year, he appeared in the series “CHiPs” in the episode “Roller Disco: Part 2”. Also, he can be seen in the episode “Fallout” in 1982. Next, he appeared in the TV special “Tukiki and His Search for a Merry Christmas” in 1979. 
• In addition, he appeared as Nicholas Bradford in “3-2-1 Contact” in 1980 in the episode “Crowded/Uncrowded: Human Crowding”. 
• Adam made his feature film debut as Toby Hart in 1981 “The Devil and Max Devlin”. He can be seen as Danny Black in “Code Red” (1981-1982) as the main cast. 
• Moreover, he appeared as Jeffrey Brenner in the episode ‘The Zertigo Diamond Caper’ of the series “CBS Children’s Mystery Theatre”. 
• Furthermore, he played the role in “Fantasy Island” (1982), “Gun Shy” (1983), “Dungeons & Dragon” (1983-1985), “St. Elsewhere” (1986), “Small Wonder” (1986), “Silver Spoons” (1986), “ Eight Is Enough: A Family Reunion” (1987), “Small Wonder” (1988), and “An Eight Is Enough Wedding” (1989). 
• Adam appeared as Ethan in the series “Baywatch” in the episode “Sky Rider”. He next made a cameo appearance in the 2003 film “Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star”.
• As of 2013, he occasionally made personal appearances and marketed script ideas for TV shows and films.  

How much was Adam Rich’s Net Worth?

Adam Smith was an actor who acted in numerous TV series from 1976 to 2003. He had made a huge fortune from his career in the entertainment industry. His net worth is estimated to have $2 million as of 2022. He was making an annual salary of thousands of dollars from his career as an actor. He lived a lavish lifestyle before his death. He appeared in TV commercials for Betty Crocker Snackin’ Cake and Nabisco’s Wheatsworth crackers.  

Who was Adam Rich’s Wife?

Adam Rich was never married during his lifetime. No reports about their dating, relationships, or past affairs appeared in the media. He lived a single life till his demise. He had never been spotted with any lady which could be assumed as her girlfriend. His sexual orietnation was straight and he was not gay. 

How tall was Adam Rich?

Adam Smith was a cool and handsome actor of his generation. He stood at the height of 5 feet 5 inches or 1.65 m. His hair color was dark brown and he had a pair of blue eyes. His body type was average. His exact body weight and measurement are still to get disclosed yet.