All About Rick Schroder Trivia Quiz

Answer: April 13, 1970

Rick was born Richard Schroder in Straten Island, New York.

Answer: The Champ

Ricky's co-star was Jon Voight. Ricky's outstanding performance as TJ was very moving. TJ's father was a single dad and the two were happy. TJ's mother, Annie returned and wanted custody of her son. TJ was torn between his two parents. TJ had high hopes of his father returning to the ring. Billy shaped up and fought again, winning the heart of many and proving he was a true champ.

The ending with TJ and "The Champ" was the one most viewers remember from this movie. "Kramer vs Kramer" was the winner of the Academy Award for Best Picture of 1980 and won 5 Oscars. "Theme from Ice Castles: Through the Eyes of Love" was nominated for Achievement in Music for Original Song. "Salem's Lot" was a Stephen King horror thriller novel that starred David Soul.

Answer: True

"The Champ" was nominated for Achievement in Music for Original Score. Rick was nominated in the category of New Male Star of the Year in a Motion Picture and won. Way to go Ricky!

Answer: Silver Spoons

Rick didn't appear in any other TV show choices, however all of these programs were running in 1982. Ricky Stratton was the name of the character he portrayed in the "Silver Spoons" series. Ricky was a spoiled brat and his father was a millionaire, who thought that money could buy his son's happiness. In many ways, Ricky was more mature than the father in this series.

Answer: True

Rick portrayed Newt Dobbs in both of the mini series but he did not appear in the TV series. Newt was the adopted son of Maggie and Woodrow. When the scenes began, he was a teenager and then became a young man. I was pleased that he agreed to reprise the role instead of a recast. This was a wonderful western epic with gorgeous scenery. It inspired Rick to move to Colorado.

Answer: Det. Danny Sorenson

"NYPD Blue" premiered in 1993. Rick's character, Danny had various problems during his career. He seemed to be approaching peace in his life, but was murdered while undercover. Rick was in this series from 1998 to 2001. He didn't appear in the season finale. Rick earned a Viewers for Quality Television Award nomination for Best Actor in a Quality Drama for his role in "NYPD Blue".

Answer: Whiskey Lullaby

The video "Whiskey Lullaby" featured Rick and was sung by country music singers Brad Paisley and Alison Krauss. Rick won the award of CMT Music Awards Video Director of the Year in 2005 for his efforts.

Answer: 14 Hours

Rick portrayed Dr. Foster. He was a very caring person and tried to get everyone out safely. This 2005 TV movie took place when Memorial Hermann Hospital was evacuated. It co-starred JoBeth Williams and Kris Kristofferson.

Answer: Eddie

Eddie was not a very nice person. He was a very self centered, domineering man. I am so glad that Rick is not like that in real life! Rick was credited as having written this movie and made his directorial debut.

Answer: Dr. Dylan West

"Strong Medicine" premiered in 2000. Dr. Dylan West joined the staff in 2005. Dr. West was from San Diego and enjoyed surfing in his spare time. His character was one who had a difficult past which he tried to overcome. When he had conflicts, he tried to make the right decision.

Answer: True

Rick portrayed Nurse Paul Flowers in "Scrubs". He dated Dr. Eliot Reid in 4 episodes between January to March 2003.

Answer: Yes

Rick was on stage at the Republican National Convention in the year 2000. He supported George W. Bush that year.

Answer: False

Ricky was not ringmaster. He performed in the shows in 1982, 1984 and 1985. I remember Ricky being up in the air on the tightrope in one of the episodes dressed in a blue outfit.

Answer: True

Rick was in "The Champ" in 1979 and "Return to Lonesome Dove" in 1993. He portrayed a son in both of these emotional movies with Jon Voight. In another project, that may not be well known, Rick consulted with Jon Voight for help with the fight scenes in "Black Cloud".

Answer: True

Rick named his oldest son Holden after Bill Holden. Ten year old Ricky called Bill Holden 'Billy Willy' during production of the 1980 movie titled "The Earthling". Rick was greatly influenced by William Holden and his work. The two worked very well together. Each had a great admiration and respect for each other.

A little tidbit of info here. The director cut two shots of a scene: the director's way and Ricky's. It was Ricky's version that made it to the final cut!