Adam Rich Biography

‘I’m an actor, not a celebrity, I always wanted to be an actor, I never wanted to be a celebrity!’ is a famous quote from veteran actor Adam Rich. The American-born star is best known for his role on the television series. Eight is enough , but he has kept his professional life low-key since 2003.

Early life and education of Adam Rich

Adam Rich was born on October 12, 1968 , in Brooklyn, New York to American parents. Rich’s family later moved to Granada Hills, California, where he grew up with his younger brother.

He attended Chatsworth Grammar School where Kevin Spacey, Val Kilmer, Mare Winningham and several other successful alumni studied. But in 1986, he dropped out of high school after being arrested while smoking marijuana at the age of 17. Adam Rich then studied acting at various acting schools.

Adam is an American by nationality and is of white ethnicity.

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Adam Rich’s career

Adam Rich was introduced to acting from his young age. He got the role of Nicholas at the age of eight in a television series. Eight Is Enough aired on ABC from March 15, 1977 , to May 23, 1981 . From 1981 to 1982, Rich acted in the television series. Code Red, followed by his appearance on the 1983 Gun Shyon CBS sitcom .

Rich’s 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).

Adam who 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 alongside his Eight Is Enough costar Willie Aames .

He last appeared in the 2003 comedy film Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star .

Currently, he occasionally makes public appearances and is reported to be marketing script ideas for TV shows and movies.

Adam Rich Net Worth

Adam actively appeared in numerous television series from 1976 to 2003, earning him a considerable sum of money. As of December 2018, Rich’s net worth is estimated to be around $1 million.

Rich earned 5-figure salary from his appearances, while details of his ownership are kept under wraps. Rich’s Eight Is Enough co-actors like Dick Van Patten , Betty Buckley , and Grant Goodeve reportedly have an estimated net worth of $5 million, $4 million, and $500,000 respectively.

Adam Rich’s personal life

Adam, who is currently 50 years old, has never been reported to be married. No reports about their dating, relationships, or past affairs appeared in the media.

Although Adam’s love life was a mystery, he was in the spotlight for his controversial actions. He was addicted to drugs and nearly died from a Valium overdose in 1989. The American actor has been to drug rehab at least three times.

Later, in April 1991, Adam Rich was arrested after he broke a pharmacy window in an attempt to steal drugs; he was rescued by his on-screen father Dick Van Patten . Additionally, he was arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) in 2002.

In 1996, a media hoax about Rich’s death surfaced that was soon overturned by the truth.

Adam Rich is not active on social media.

body measurement

• Height: Adam stands at a height of 5 feet 5 inches.
• Eye color: blue
• Hair Color: Dark Brown