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'''Rider King Strong''' (born December 11, 1979) is an American actor, producer, director, and screenwriter. He is best known for starring as ] on the ABC ] '']'' (1993–2000), which he reprised in its sequel series '']'' (2014–2017). He also headlined the ] '']'' (2002) and co-wrote and directed the ] '']'' (2008) with his brother ]. He provided the voices of Brick Flagg in '']'' (2002–2004) and '']'' (2005), and Tom Lucitor in '']'' (2015–2019). In 2015, Strong was honored with the ]. '''Rider King Strong''' (born December 11, 1979) is an American actor, producer, director, and screenwriter. He is best known for starring as ] on the ABC ] '']'' (1993–2000), which he reprised in its sequel series '']'' (2014–2017). He also headlined the ] classic '']'' (2002) and co-wrote and directed the ] '']'' (2008) with his brother ]. He provided the voices of Brick Flagg in '']'' (2002–2004) and '']'' (2005), and Tom Lucitor in '']'' (2015–2019). In 2015, Strong was honored with the ].


==Early life== ==Early life==
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Strong began his acting career at the age of nine, when he starred as ] in the San Francisco production of '']'', alongside ] as Young ].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/a35gv8/where-is-boy-meets-worlds-rider-strong-now-2019|title=What Happened to Rider Strong?|last=Spencer|first=Ashley|date=2019-08-21|website=Vice|language=en|access-date=2019-12-20}}</ref> After the stage production, he appeared in small screen roles on television. Strong began his acting career at the age of nine, when he starred as ] in the San Francisco production of '']'', alongside ] as Young ].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/a35gv8/where-is-boy-meets-worlds-rider-strong-now-2019|title=What Happened to Rider Strong?|last=Spencer|first=Ashley|date=2019-08-21|website=Vice|language=en|access-date=2019-12-20}}</ref> After the stage production, he appeared in small screen roles on television.


In 1992, he received his first regular television series role as ]'s son on '']''. When the series was canceled, Strong made his debut on film as ]'s son in '']''. It was not until he was chosen for the role of ] in the ] series '']'' that he received widespread recognition. During the seven-year run, he was nominated twice for the ] and nominated once for ''The Hollywood Reporter'' ].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/pictures/boy-meets-world-cast-then-and-now-2012512/26682/|title=Boy Meets World: Then & Now|date=2012-12-07|website=Us Weekly|language=en-US|access-date=2019-12-20}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.upi.com/Archives/1995/08/08/YoungStar-Awards-to-honor-young-actors/6236807854400/|title=YoungStar Awards to honor young actors|website=UPI|language=en|access-date=2019-12-20}}</ref> He found it difficult coping with his newfound fame, citing at least one breakdown at 15 when he was on a "Sail With the Stars" charity cruise.<ref name=":0" /> However, in a later interview, Strong also stated that he was inconsiderate with his power, having previously set up weekly six hour roundtrip commutes back to Sonoma with his mother and brother.<ref name=":0" /> In 1992, Strong received his first regular television series role as Adam MacGuire on '']''. When the series was canceled, Strong made his debut on film as ]'s son in '']''. It was not until he was chosen for the role of ] in the ] series '']'' that he received widespread recognition. During the seven-year run, he was nominated twice for the ] and nominated once for ''The Hollywood Reporter'' ].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/pictures/boy-meets-world-cast-then-and-now-2012512/26682/|title=Boy Meets World: Then & Now|date=2012-12-07|website=Us Weekly|language=en-US|access-date=2019-12-20}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.upi.com/Archives/1995/08/08/YoungStar-Awards-to-honor-young-actors/6236807854400/|title=YoungStar Awards to honor young actors|website=UPI|language=en|access-date=2019-12-20}}</ref> He found it difficult coping with his newfound fame, citing at least one breakdown at 15 when he was on a "Sail With the Stars" charity cruise.<ref name=":0" /> However, in a later interview, Strong also stated that he was inconsiderate with his power, having previously set up weekly six hour roundtrip commutes back to ] with his mother and brother.<ref name=":0" />


Strong permanently moved to ] at 16 and later attended morning classes at ].<ref name=":0" /> After ''Boy Meets World'' ended in 2000, he moved to New York to attend Columbia University. At that time, actors ], ], and ] were all registered students at the university.<ref name=":0" /> Strong took one semester off to star as Paul in the indie horror film '']'' (2002), directed by ]. He took another semester off to star in a Broadway production of '']'', opposite ] as Mrs. Robinson.<ref name=":0" /> Strong permanently moved to ] at 16 and later attended morning classes at ].<ref name=":0" /> After ''Boy Meets World'' ended in 2000, he moved to New York to attend Columbia University. At that time, actors ], ], and ] were all registered students at the university.<ref name=":0" /> Strong took one semester off to star as Paul in the indie horror film '']'' (2002), directed by ]. He took another semester off to star in a Broadway production of '']'', opposite ] as Mrs. Robinson.<ref name=":0" />


In 2006, he returned to television for a regular series role in '']'' on ]. The show was short-lived and was not chosen as one of the transferring shows to ]. That same year, Strong recorded a reading for the audio version of the ] biography '']''. He had a brief cameo appearance in 2009's '']'', the sequel to ''Cabin Fever''. In 2006, Strong returned to television for a regular series role in '']'' on ]. The show was short-lived and was not chosen as one of the transferring shows to ]. That same year, Strong recorded a reading for the audio version of the ] biography '']''. He had a brief cameo appearance in 2009's '']'', the sequel to ''Cabin Fever''.


Along with his brother Shiloh,he wrote and directed the short film '']'', which premiered at the 2008 ]. It went on to win both the Jury Award and Audience Award at the ], a Special Jury Prize in the Action/Cut Short Film Competition and Best First-Time Director at DC Shorts. Speaking to ''Pure Movies'' in 2010, he expressed that he wanted to expand his writing and directing career: "Acting is always there and I enjoy it but it's kind of got a little unfulfilling lately. You know, I'm in the low-budget horror world.&nbsp;... I have a whole lot of other stuff I want to do."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.puremovies.co.uk/interviews/rider-strong/|title=Rider Strong: Pure Movies|work=puremovies.co.uk}}</ref> Along with his brother Shiloh, Strong wrote and directed the short film '']'', which premiered at the 2008 ]. It went on to win both the Jury Award and Audience Award at the ], a Special Jury Prize in the Action/Cut Short Film Competition and Best First-Time Director at DC Shorts. Speaking to ''Pure Movies'' in 2010, he expressed that he wanted to expand his writing and directing career: "Acting is always there and I enjoy it but it's kind of got a little unfulfilling lately. You know, I'm in the low-budget horror world.&nbsp;... I have a whole lot of other stuff I want to do."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.puremovies.co.uk/interviews/rider-strong/|title=Rider Strong: Pure Movies|work=puremovies.co.uk}}</ref>


In 2010, Strong starred in the science fiction-thriller film '']'' alongside ], Charley Rossman, Sally Berman, Daniel Kirschner, and LaShan Anderson under the direction of Victor Bornia.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dreadcentral.com/news/34332/trailer-the-darkening-sky|title=Trailer: The Darkening Sky|work=Dread Central|date=November 2, 2009 }}</ref> He also appeared in ''Your Lucky Day'' which premiered at the ] that same year.<ref>{{cite web |title=Your Lucky Day {{!}} 2010 |url=http://www.siff.net/festival/film/detail.aspx?id=39273&FID=166 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100621044035/http://www.siff.net/festival/film/detail.aspx?id=39273&FID=166 |archive-date=June 21, 2010 |work=Seattle International Film Festival |df=mdy-all}}</ref> In 2010, Strong starred in the science fiction-thriller film '']'' alongside ], Charley Rossman, Sally Berman, Daniel Kirschner, and LaShan Anderson under the direction of Victor Bornia.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dreadcentral.com/news/34332/trailer-the-darkening-sky|title=Trailer: The Darkening Sky|work=Dread Central|date=November 2, 2009 }}</ref> He also appeared in ''Your Lucky Day'' which premiered at the ] that same year.<ref>{{cite web |title=Your Lucky Day {{!}} 2010 |url=http://www.siff.net/festival/film/detail.aspx?id=39273&FID=166 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100621044035/http://www.siff.net/festival/film/detail.aspx?id=39273&FID=166 |archive-date=June 21, 2010 |work=Seattle International Film Festival |df=mdy-all}}</ref>
⚫ ] and ] in 2023.]]

In late 2012, Strong declined an offer to reprise his role as Shawn Hunter in the spinoff, '']''. However, during production of the pilot in March 2013, Strong along with other cast members, who were also unconfirmed to return, appeared on the set sparking rumors of a cameo or return to the new series. Creator ] stated "I think there's more than a chance, I think there's a strong chance" when commenting on Strong and other original series cast members returning. Other current cast members commented on Strong's return indicating that his return might be a secret not ready to be revealed. In June 2013, a ''Boy Meets World'' reunion was held with Strong attending along with many of his former cast members.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wetpaint.com/network/articles/2013-06-07-shawn-hunter-girl-meets-world|title=Shawn Hunter: Will He Be on Girl Meets World? 5 Reasons We Think Rider Strong Is Returning|author=Sarah Anne Lloyd|work=Wetpaint}}</ref> On March 19, 2014, it was confirmed that Strong would reprise his role as Shawn Hunter, the first being a holiday-themed episode along with former cast members ] and ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/news/girl-meets-world-rider-strong-betsy-randle-william-russ-reprise-boy-meets-world-roles-picture-2014193|title=Girl Meets World: Rider Strong, Betsy Randle, William Russ Reunite - Us Weekly|date=March 19, 2014|work=usmagazine.com}}</ref> He managed to leverage his reprisal of Shawn on the condition that he and his brother would get to direct a few episodes.<ref name=":0" /> In late 2012, Strong declined an offer to reprise his role as Shawn Hunter in the spinoff, '']''. However, during production of the pilot in March 2013, Strong along with other cast members, who were also unconfirmed to return, appeared on the set sparking rumors of a cameo or return to the new series. Creator ] stated "I think there's more than a chance, I think there's a strong chance" when commenting on Strong and other original series cast members returning. Other current cast members commented on Strong's return indicating that his return might be a secret not ready to be revealed. In June 2013, a ''Boy Meets World'' reunion was held with Strong attending along with many of his former cast members.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wetpaint.com/network/articles/2013-06-07-shawn-hunter-girl-meets-world|title=Shawn Hunter: Will He Be on Girl Meets World? 5 Reasons We Think Rider Strong Is Returning|author=Sarah Anne Lloyd|work=Wetpaint}}</ref> On March 19, 2014, it was confirmed that Strong would reprise his role as Shawn Hunter, the first being a holiday-themed episode along with former cast members ] and ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/news/girl-meets-world-rider-strong-betsy-randle-william-russ-reprise-boy-meets-world-roles-picture-2014193|title=Girl Meets World: Rider Strong, Betsy Randle, William Russ Reunite - Us Weekly|date=March 19, 2014|work=usmagazine.com}}</ref> He managed to leverage his reprisal of Shawn on the condition that he and his brother would get to direct a few episodes.<ref name=":0" />
⚫ ] and ].]]
⚫ In March 2012, Strong, Julia Pistell, and ], started ''Literary Disco'', a podcast about books and writing.<ref name="rumpus2013">{{cite web|last=Christie |first=Josh |url=http://therumpus.net/2013/08/the-rumpus-interview-with-literary-disco/ |title=The Rumpus Interview with Literary Disco |publisher=The Rumpus |date=August 16, 2013 |access-date=December 7, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Episode 0: Introduction (March 11, 2012)|url=http://www.literarydisco.com/2012/03/|website=Literary Disco: Where Books Come to Dance|access-date=4 April 2016}}</ref> In September 2019, Strong debuted ''Never Ever Land'', his play inspired by the ], in ].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2019-10-04/new-la-theater-never-ever-land-theatre-unleashed|title=A famous singer, a child alleging abuse and the elusive truth in 'Never Ever Land'|date=2019-10-04|website=Los Angeles Times|language=en-US|access-date=2019-12-20}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://better-lemons.com/production/never-ever-land/|title=Never Ever Land|last=jmbeatle5|date=2019-09-09|website=Better Lemons|language=en-US|access-date=2019-12-20}}</ref>


⚫ In March 2012, Strong, Julia Pistell, and ], started ''Literary Disco'', a podcast about books and writing.<ref name="rumpus2013">{{cite web|last=Christie |first=Josh |url=http://therumpus.net/2013/08/the-rumpus-interview-with-literary-disco/ |title=The Rumpus Interview with Literary Disco |publisher=The Rumpus |date=August 16, 2013 |access-date=December 7, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Episode 0: Introduction (March 11, 2012)|url=https://www.dewahoki303login.com/|website=Literary Disco: Where Books Come to Dance|access-date=4 April 2016}}</ref> In September 2019, Strong debuted ''Never Ever Land'', his play inspired by the 1993 ], in ].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2019-10-04/new-la-theater-never-ever-land-theatre-unleashed|title=A famous singer, a child alleging abuse and the elusive truth in 'Never Ever Land'|date=2019-10-04|website=Los Angeles Times|language=en-US|access-date=2019-12-20}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://better-lemons.com/production/never-ever-land/|title=Never Ever Land|last=jmbeatle5|date=2019-09-09|website=Better Lemons|language=en-US|access-date=2019-12-20}}</ref>
⚫ He has hosted the ''Boy Meets World'' rewatch podcast '']'' with ] and ] since 2022.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Ridlehoover |first1=John |title='Boy Meets World' Rewatch Podcast Coming Soon From Stars Danielle Fishel, Rider Strong, and Will Friedle |date=June 3, 2022 |url=https://collider.com/boy-meets-world-rewatch-podcast-danielle-fishel-rider-strong-will-friedle/ |publisher=Collider}}</ref>

⚫ Since 2022, Strong has hosted the ''Boy Meets World'' rewatch podcast '']'' with ] and ].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Ridlehoover |first1=John |title='Boy Meets World' Rewatch Podcast Coming Soon From Stars Danielle Fishel, Rider Strong, and Will Friedle |date=June 3, 2022 |url=https://collider.com/boy-meets-world-rewatch-podcast-danielle-fishel-rider-strong-will-friedle/ |publisher=Collider}}</ref>


==Personal life== ==Personal life==
Strong began dating actress ] after they met while filming the 2006 television series '']''.<ref name="us2012">{{cite web|last=Ravitz |first=Justin |url=http://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/rider-strong-boy-meets-world-star-engaged-to-girlfriend-alexandra-barreto----see-their-sweet-picture-20122712 |title=Rider Strong, Boy Meets World Star, Engaged: How He Proposed! |publisher=Usmagazine.com |date=December 27, 2012 |access-date=December 30, 2012}}</ref> They became engaged in December 2012,<ref name="us2012"/> and married on October 20, 2013, in ].<ref>{{cite web|last=Webber|first=Stephanie |url=http://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/rider-strong-marries-alexandra-barreto-boy-meets-world-stars-wedding----all-the-details-20132010 |title=Rider Strong Marries Alexandra Barreto, Boy Meets World Star's Wedding – All the Details!|publisher=Us Weekly|date=October 20, 2013 |access-date=October 20, 2013}}</ref> The couple have one son, Indigo "Indy" Barreto Strong, born in December 2014.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-moms/news/rider-strong-of-boy-meets-world-alexandra-barreto-welcome-baby-boy--2015221|title=Rider Strong Is a Dad! Boy Meets World Star Welcomes Son With Alexandra Barreto|work=Us Weekly| date= January 22, 2015 | access-date=April 5, 2015}}</ref> Strong began dating actress ] after they met while filming the 2006 television series '']''.<ref name="us2012">{{cite web|last=Ravitz |first=Justin |url=http://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/rider-strong-boy-meets-world-star-engaged-to-girlfriend-alexandra-barreto----see-their-sweet-picture-20122712 |title=Rider Strong, Boy Meets World Star, Engaged: How He Proposed! |publisher=Usmagazine.com |date=December 27, 2012 |access-date=December 30, 2012}}</ref> They became engaged in December 2012,<ref name="us2012"/> and married on October 20, 2013, in ].<ref>{{cite web|last=Webber|first=Stephanie |url=http://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/rider-strong-marries-alexandra-barreto-boy-meets-world-stars-wedding----all-the-details-20132010 |title=Rider Strong Marries Alexandra Barreto, Boy Meets World Star's Wedding – All the Details!|publisher=Us Weekly|date=October 20, 2013 |access-date=October 20, 2013}}</ref> The couple have one son, Indigo "Indy" Barreto Strong, born in December 2014.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-moms/news/rider-strong-of-boy-meets-world-alexandra-barreto-welcome-baby-boy--2015221|title=Rider Strong Is a Dad! Boy Meets World Star Welcomes Son With Alexandra Barreto|work=Us Weekly| date= January 22, 2015 | access-date=April 5, 2015}}</ref>


In April 2008, Strong, along with Barreto and his brother ], co-created a 30-second television ad in support of ] presidential candidate ] titled, "It Could Happen to You". The ad, submitted to ], became one of 15 finalists from a pool of over 1,100 submitted ads, and was chosen as the funniest ad in May 2008. In August, MoveOn raised $200,000 to air the ad on ] and ]; it was the first political commercial to ever appear on Comedy Central. In early 2009, Strong narrated the audiobook of ''The Obama Revolution'' by Alan Kennedy-Shaffer.<ref>{{Cite web|title=The Obama Revolution|url=https://www.amazon.com/The-Obama-Revolution/dp/B002AHYK9S/ref=tmm_aud_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=|url-status=live|access-date=2019-12-20|website=www.amazon.com}}</ref> In 2018 and 2019, he was seen attending the ], March for Public Education in Los Angeles, and ].<ref name=":0" /> In April 2008, Strong, along with Barreto and his brother ], co-created a 30-second television ad in support of ] presidential candidate ] titled, "It Could Happen to You". The ad, submitted to ], became one of 15 finalists from a pool of over 1,100 submitted ads, and was chosen as the funniest ad in May 2008. In August, MoveOn raised $200,000 to air the ad on ] and ]; it was the first political commercial to ever appear on Comedy Central. In early 2009, Strong narrated the audiobook of ''The Obama Revolution'' by Alan Kennedy-Shaffer.<ref>{{Cite web|title=The Obama Revolution|url=https://www.amazon.com/The-Obama-Revolution/dp/B002AHYK9S/ref=tmm_aud_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=|access-date=2019-12-20|website=www.amazon.com}}</ref> In 2018 and 2019, he was seen attending the ], March for Public Education in Los Angeles, and ].<ref name=":0" />


==Filmography== ==Filmography==
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|Michael Sullivan |Michael Sullivan
|Short film |Short film
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|Adam |Adam
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|2009 |rowspan="2"|2009
|''H<sub>2</sub>O Extreme'' |''H<sub>2</sub>O Extreme''
|Greg |Greg
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|Paul |Paul
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|2010 |rowspan="4"|2010
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|Eric Rainer |Eric Rainer
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|''Ruff Love'' |''Ruff Love''
|George |George
|Short film |Short film
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|2010
|''{{sortname|The|Penthouse|The Penthouse (2010 film)}}'' |''{{sortname|The|Penthouse|The Penthouse (2010 film)}}''
|Kieran |Kieran
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|2010
|''Your Lucky Day'' |''Your Lucky Day''
|Young Man |Young Man
|Short film |Short film
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|2011 |rowspan="2"|2011
|''Lone'' |''Lone''
|Jason Sumner |Jason Sumner
|Short film |Short film
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|2011
|''Walter Don't Dance'' |''Walter Don't Dance''
|Thad |Thad
|Short film |Short film
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|2015
|2013
|'']'' |'']''
|Matthew |Matthew
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|1991 |rowspan="2" |1991
|''Long Road Home'' |''Long Road Home''
|Benjy Robertson |Benjy Robertson
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|'']'' |'']''
|David |David
|Episode: "The Camping Show" |Episode: "The Camping Show"
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|1992 |rowspan="5" |1992
|'']'' |'']''
|George |George
|Voice, 7 episodes |Voice, 7 episodes
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|1992
|'']'' |'']''
|Philip Logan |Philip Logan
|Episode: "Why Do Fools Fall in Love?" |Episode: "Why Do Fools Fall in Love?"
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|1992
|'']'' |'']''
|Jimmy |Jimmy
|Episode: "The Diary of Molly Newton" |Episode: "The Diary of Molly Newton"
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|1992
|'']'' |'']''
|Danny |Danny
|Episode: "Haunting of Taylor House" |Episode: "Haunting of Taylor House"
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|1992
|'']'' |'']''
|Adam McGuire |Adam McGuire
|Main Role |Main Role
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|1993 |rowspan="3"|1993
|'']'' |'']''
|Max Kaplan |Max Kaplan
|Episode: "The Devil and the Deep Blue Sea" |Episode: "The Devil and the Deep Blue Sea"
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|1993
|'']'' |'']''
|William Peterman |William Peterman
|Episode: "The Prodigy" |Episode: "The Prodigy"
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|1993
|''{{sortname|The|Last Hit|nolink=1}}'' |''{{sortname|The|Last Hit|nolink=1}}''
|Jimmy Dunne |Jimmy Dunne
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|Shawn Hunter |Shawn Hunter
|Episode: "Acting Out" |Episode: "Acting Out"
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|'']'' |'']''
|Byron |Byron
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|Voice, episode: "Hercules and the Trojan War" |Voice, episode: "Hercules and the Trojan War"
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|1998
|'']'' |'']''
|Jim Bailey |Jim Bailey
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|1999 |rowspan="2"|1999
|''{{sortname|The|Practice}}'' |''{{sortname|The|Practice}}''
|Gary Armbrust |Gary Armbrust
|2 episodes |2 episodes
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|1999
|'']'' |'']''
|Bobby Vance |Bobby Vance
|Voice, episode: "Lost Soul"<ref name="btva">{{cite web |title=Rider Strong (visual voices guide) |url=http://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/Rider-Strong/ |access-date=December 11, 2023 |publisher=Behind The Voice Actors}} A green check mark indicates that a role has been confirmed using a screenshot (or collage of screenshots) of a title's list of voice actors and their respective characters found in its credits or other reliable sources of information.</ref>
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|Dennis |Dennis
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|2006
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|Chick Dirka |Chick Dirka
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|'']'' |'']''
|Rafe |Rafe
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|Tom Lucitor |Tom Lucitor
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|2017–18 |2017–18
|'']'' |'']''
|Familiar |Familiar, Glori's Monster, Bite Beasts
|Voice, 6 episodes |Voice, 6 episodes<ref name="btva" />
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Latest revision as of 11:52, 7 January 2025

American actor (born 1979)

Rider Strong
Strong at GalaxyCon Raleigh in 2023
BornRider King Strong
(1979-12-11) December 11, 1979 (age 45)
San Francisco, California, U.S.
Alma materColumbia University (BA)
Bennington College (MFA)
Occupations
  • Actor
  • producer
  • director
  • screenwriter
Years active1990–present
Spouse Alexandra Barreto ​(m. 2013)​
Children1
RelativesShiloh Strong (brother)

Rider King Strong (born December 11, 1979) is an American actor, producer, director, and screenwriter. He is best known for starring as Shawn Hunter on the ABC sitcom Boy Meets World (1993–2000), which he reprised in its sequel series Girl Meets World (2014–2017). He also headlined the cult classic Cabin Fever (2002) and co-wrote and directed the independent film Irish Twins (2008) with his brother Shiloh. He provided the voices of Brick Flagg in Kim Possible (2002–2004) and Kim Possible Movie: So the Drama (2005), and Tom Lucitor in Star vs. the Forces of Evil (2015–2019). In 2015, Strong was honored with the Young Artist Former Child Star Lifetime Achievement Award.

Early life

Strong was born in San Francisco, California, the second of two boys born to Lin (née Warner), a teacher and nutritionist, and King Arthur Strong, a firefighter, who are both originally from Pennsylvania. He has English and Irish ancestry. He graduated from Nonesuch School in Sebastopol, California in 1998. His elder brother is Shiloh Strong, an actor and photographer.

Strong attended morning classes at Occidental College while still filming for Boy Meets World, accumulating a year's worth of credit before the series ended. In 2004, Strong graduated magna cum laude from Columbia University as an English major. He completed his Master of Fine Arts in fiction and literature in June 2009 at Bennington College.

Career

Strong at the Tribeca Film Festival in 2008.

Strong began his acting career at the age of nine, when he starred as Gavroche in the San Francisco production of Les Misérables, alongside Larisa Oleynik as Young Cosette. After the stage production, he appeared in small screen roles on television.

In 1992, Strong received his first regular television series role as Adam MacGuire on Julie. When the series was canceled, Strong made his debut on film as Amy Irving's son in Benefit of the Doubt. It was not until he was chosen for the role of Shawn Hunter in the ABC series Boy Meets World that he received widespread recognition. During the seven-year run, he was nominated twice for the Young Artist Award and nominated once for The Hollywood Reporter YoungStar Award. He found it difficult coping with his newfound fame, citing at least one breakdown at 15 when he was on a "Sail With the Stars" charity cruise. However, in a later interview, Strong also stated that he was inconsiderate with his power, having previously set up weekly six hour roundtrip commutes back to Sonoma with his mother and brother.

Strong permanently moved to Los Angeles at 16 and later attended morning classes at Occidental College. After Boy Meets World ended in 2000, he moved to New York to attend Columbia University. At that time, actors Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Julia Stiles, and Anna Paquin were all registered students at the university. Strong took one semester off to star as Paul in the indie horror film Cabin Fever (2002), directed by Eli Roth. He took another semester off to star in a Broadway production of The Graduate, opposite Jerry Hall as Mrs. Robinson.

In 2006, Strong returned to television for a regular series role in Pepper Dennis on The WB. The show was short-lived and was not chosen as one of the transferring shows to The CW. That same year, Strong recorded a reading for the audio version of the Anthony Kiedis biography Scar Tissue. He had a brief cameo appearance in 2009's Cabin Fever 2: Spring Fever, the sequel to Cabin Fever.

Along with his brother Shiloh, Strong wrote and directed the short film Irish Twins, which premiered at the 2008 Tribeca Film Festival. It went on to win both the Jury Award and Audience Award at the Woods Hole Film Festival, a Special Jury Prize in the Action/Cut Short Film Competition and Best First-Time Director at DC Shorts. Speaking to Pure Movies in 2010, he expressed that he wanted to expand his writing and directing career: "Acting is always there and I enjoy it but it's kind of got a little unfulfilling lately. You know, I'm in the low-budget horror world. ... I have a whole lot of other stuff I want to do."

In 2010, Strong starred in the science fiction-thriller film Darkening Sky alongside Ezra Buzzington, Charley Rossman, Sally Berman, Daniel Kirschner, and LaShan Anderson under the direction of Victor Bornia. He also appeared in Your Lucky Day which premiered at the Seattle International Film Festival that same year.

Rider along with former co-stars and podcast co-hosts, Will Friedle and Danielle Fishel in 2023.

In late 2012, Strong declined an offer to reprise his role as Shawn Hunter in the spinoff, Girl Meets World. However, during production of the pilot in March 2013, Strong along with other cast members, who were also unconfirmed to return, appeared on the set sparking rumors of a cameo or return to the new series. Creator Michael Jacobs stated "I think there's more than a chance, I think there's a strong chance" when commenting on Strong and other original series cast members returning. Other current cast members commented on Strong's return indicating that his return might be a secret not ready to be revealed. In June 2013, a Boy Meets World reunion was held with Strong attending along with many of his former cast members. On March 19, 2014, it was confirmed that Strong would reprise his role as Shawn Hunter, the first being a holiday-themed episode along with former cast members Betsy Randle and William Russ. He managed to leverage his reprisal of Shawn on the condition that he and his brother would get to direct a few episodes.

In March 2012, Strong, Julia Pistell, and Tod Goldberg, started Literary Disco, a podcast about books and writing. In September 2019, Strong debuted Never Ever Land, his play inspired by the 1993 child sexual abuse accusations against Michael Jackson, in Los Angeles.

Since 2022, Strong has hosted the Boy Meets World rewatch podcast Pod Meets World with Danielle Fishel and Will Friedle.

Personal life

Strong began dating actress Alexandra Barreto after they met while filming the 2006 television series Pepper Dennis. They became engaged in December 2012, and married on October 20, 2013, in Oregon. The couple have one son, Indigo "Indy" Barreto Strong, born in December 2014.

In April 2008, Strong, along with Barreto and his brother Shiloh, co-created a 30-second television ad in support of Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama titled, "It Could Happen to You". The ad, submitted to MoveOn, became one of 15 finalists from a pool of over 1,100 submitted ads, and was chosen as the funniest ad in May 2008. In August, MoveOn raised $200,000 to air the ad on MTV and Comedy Central; it was the first political commercial to ever appear on Comedy Central. In early 2009, Strong narrated the audiobook of The Obama Revolution by Alan Kennedy-Shaffer. In 2018 and 2019, he was seen attending the Women's March, March for Public Education in Los Angeles, and March for Our Lives.

Filmography

Film
Year Title Role Notes
1993 Benefit of the Doubt Pete Braswell
1994 Summertime Switch Frederick Egan III
1998 My Giant Justin Allen
1999 The Secret Pact Lenny Dalton
2001 Buck Naked Arson Willy Barnes
The Secret Pact Lenny B. Dalton
2002 Cabin Fever Paul
2004 Death Valley Daniel
2005 Paradise, Texas Charlie
2007 Cosmic Radio Justin
Borderland Phil
Tooth and Nail Ford
2008 Spy School Mr. Randall
Irish Twins Michael Sullivan Short film
Pulse 3 Adam Video
2009 H2O Extreme Greg
Cabin Fever 2: Spring Fever Paul
2010 Darkening Sky Eric Rainer
Ruff Love George Short film
The Penthouse Kieran
Your Lucky Day Young Man Short film
2011 Lone Jason Sumner Short film
Walter Don't Dance Thad Short film
2015 Too Late Matthew
Television
Year Title Role Notes
1991 Long Road Home Benjy Robertson Television film
Going Places David Episode: "The Camping Show"
1992 Bobby's World George Voice, 7 episodes
Empty Nest Philip Logan Episode: "Why Do Fools Fall in Love?"
Evening Shade Jimmy Episode: "The Diary of Molly Newton"
Home Improvement Danny Episode: "Haunting of Taylor House"
Julie Adam McGuire Main Role
1993 Nurses Max Kaplan Episode: "The Devil and the Deep Blue Sea"
Time Trax William Peterman Episode: "The Prodigy"
The Last Hit Jimmy Dunne Television film
1993–2000 Boy Meets World Shawn Hunter Main role
1994 Summertime Switch Frederick Egan III Television film
1996 Maybe This Time Shawn Hunter Episode: "Acting Out"
Party of Five Byron 2 episodes
1997 Oddville, MTV 1 episode
1998 Hercules Pollux Voice, episode: "Hercules and the Trojan War"
Invasion America Jim Bailey Voice, main role
1999 The Practice Gary Armbrust 2 episodes
Batman Beyond Bobby Vance Voice, episode: "Lost Soul"
1999–2000 Roughnecks: Starship Troopers Chronicles Pvt. Carl Jenkins Voice, main role
2002 Law & Order: Criminal Intent Ethan Edwards Episode: "The Pilgrim"
2002–04 Kim Possible Brick Flagg Voice, 5 episodes
2005 Kim Possible Movie: So the Drama Brick Flagg Voice, television film
2006 Crumbs Dennis Episode: "Six Feet Blunder"
Pepper Dennis Chick Dirka Main role
Veronica Mars Rafe Episode: "My Big Fat Greek Rush Week"
2007 Bones Gregg Liscombe Episode: "Mummy in the Maze"
2009 Castle Rocco Jones Episode: "The Fifth Bullet"
2010 100 Questions Alan Episode: "Wayne?"
2012 Paulilu Mixtape Sam Paxton Episode: "Hooker Lawyer"
2014 Chosen Ross Episode: "Redemption"
2014–17 Girl Meets World Shawn Hunter Recurring role; also directed 18 episodes
2015–19 Star vs. the Forces of Evil Tom Lucitor Voice, recurring role
2017–18 Mighty Magiswords Familiar, Glori's Monster, Bite Beasts Voice, 6 episodes

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Production Result
1994 Young Artist Award Best Youth Comedian Boy Meets World Nominated
1997 Best Performance in a TV Comedy – Supporting Young Actor Nominated
1999 Teen Choice Awards Choice TV Sidekick Nominated
2000 Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards Favorite Television Friends Won
2007 Fright Meter Awards Best Supporting Actor Borderland Nominated
2008 Washington DC Shorts Film Festival Best First Time Filmmaker Irish Twins Nominated
Tribeca Film Festival Best Narrative Short Nominated
2011 Chicago International Film Festival Best Short Film Method Nominated
Tribeca Film Festival Best Narrative Short The Dungeon Master Nominated
Best Short Film Won
2015 Young Artist Awards Former Child Star Lifetime Achievement Award Himself Won

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