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The GI Film Festival is pleased to
announce that award-winning actor Ricky Schroder will receive
the festival’s GI Spirit Award during the 2010 event, to be
held May 12-16.
Schroder has spent 35 years in
front of and behind the cameras of Hollywood. With his first
starring role in 1979’s film THE CHAMP came worldwide
notoriety. Then later, performances in “LONESOME DOVE,” “NYPD
BLUE,” “24” and “THE LOST BATTALION,” in which he portrayed
Army Medal of Honor Recipient Major Charles Whittlesley for
heroic service during WWI. Schroder has transitioned into a
rare breed of Actor, Writer and Director. His award winning
Direction of the music Video “Whiskey Lullabye” told the tale
of a WWII Veteran who lost his battle with alcohol and was
dedicated to his Grandfather.
Schroder is married to Andrea
Schroder and together they have 4 children ranging in age from
8-18 years old. They spend their time between Los Angeles and
Barcelona Spain.
Schroder’s film company OLD POST
FILMS has recently created and produced a “Reality Recruiting
Program” for the US ARMY and Schroder can next be seen playing
a former Army Soldier who takes his skills to the LAPD:
HOLLYWOOD DIVISION. |
