Adam Rich Net Worth: How Rich was the Actor Actually?

Adam Rich was an American actor who is mostly known for his role as Nicholas Bradford on the TV series, Eight Is Enough. Rich started to get recognized as “America’s little brother” after his role in the TV series. Adam reportedly died at his house at the age of 54 on January 7, 2023. Adam Rich net worth at the time of his death is estimated to be around $500 thousand.

Who was Adam Rich?

Adam Rich is a famous child actor from Brooklyn. He rose to fame after appearing as Nicholas Bradford in the late 1970s ABC sitcom, Eight Is Enough. Adam was 8 years old when he appeared in the series. Thereafter, he starred in a number of projects throughout his career. The late actor left Hollywood in the 1980s for a more quiet and private life.

Rich was born in October 1968 in Brooklyn, New York. He was born into a Jewish family to parents Francine and Rob Rich. Rich grew up in Granada Hills, Los Angeles where he lived with his parents and younger brother. Adam learned to act at the local gym when his family briefly stayed in Florida. As a kid, he was moreover active in outdoor sports such as bicycle riding, swimming, skateboarding, football, and baseball. He dropped out of high school at age 17 in 1986.

Adam Rich Net Worth & Career

Adam Rich was introduced to acting when he was studying at Chatsworth High School. At high school, he learned acting from a drama teacher who had reportedly taught many talented stars including a Top Gun alum, Val Kilmer. Rich began his acting career in 1976 by appearing as Bob in an episode of the science fiction TV series, The Six Million Dollar Man.

Following a year he appeared as Donnie Collins in the TV film, The City. That same year, he won the role of Nicholas Bradford in ABC’s comedy-drama series, Eight Is Enough. He became widely popular after featuring in the series for five years until 1981.

Rich continued his acting journey by appearing in other various TV series such as Fantasy Island, The Love Boat, CHiPs, Tukiki and His Search for a Merry Christmas, and 3-2-1 Contact. In 1982, he was selected to portray the main role of Jeffrey Brenner on ABC’s action drama series, Code Red. Then, he was featured in other various TV projects including CBS Children’s Mystery Theatre, Gunsy St. Elsewhere, Small Wonder, and Silver Spoons.

In 1987, he was featured in the TV film, Eight Is Enough: A Family Reunion where he reprised his role of Nicholas Bradford. After two years, he again came back appearing as Nicholas in the TV movie, An Eight Is Enough Wedding. Adam made his last appearance in the 2003 feature film, Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star, where he made a cameo as himself.

Adam Rich’s Wife & Personal Life

Rich reportedly lived a single life and was never married. The former actor died at his house near Los Angeles on Saturday, January 7. His death was confirmed by one of his family members. Law enforcement sources also revealed that the police found him dead when they visited his house. However, the real reason behind his death has not been stated yet. Though the police sources said that it didn’t appear to be foul play.

The former late actor tried smoking marijuana when he was just 14. In 1989, he almost lost his life to a valium overdose. Adam was also arrested and charged with attempting burglary of a pharmacy in 1991. After a year in 1992, he checked himself into a drug rehabilitation program. He was then arrested in 2002 for a DUI. However, he denied the charges at that time. The former child actor was a part of a death hoax in 1996 after the San Francisco magazine published a story titled Might with Adam’s consent stating that he had been murdered.

Adam Rich Net Worth

Adam Rich had earned an estimated net worth of $500 thousand before he died on January 7, 2023. He must have secured considerable wealth from his acting career. During his peak years as a child actor, his pageboy haircut inspired thousands of parents to imitate his look for their young sons.