6 Quotes & Sayings By Ricky Schroder

Ricky Schroder is a two-time Oscar nominee for his work in films like The Champ (also known as Snake Eyes, 1988), Silverado (also known as Silverado, 1985), and The Saint (also known as The Return of Martin Guerre, 1997). He has also starred in films like Cool Runnings (also known as Cool Runnings,1993) and That Thing You Do! (also known as That Thing You Do, 1996). He has also had an extensive television career. Following his first Oscar nod for Best Actor in 1982 for his performance in Silverado, he went on to become the youngest leading man to ever win Best Actor at the Oscars Read more

His other films include The Fourth Protocol (also known as Four Days of the Condor, 1979), The Final Countdown (also known as Final Countdown, 1980), The Bodyguard (also known as The Bodyguard, 1992), and The Prince of Pennsylvania (1998). He has received critical acclaim for his lead roles in films like Dancer in the Dark (also known as Dancer in the Dark, 2000) and Kiss Me Goodnight (also known as Kiss Me Goodnight, 2001).

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I don't wilt easily, and a director can't either. He's the captain of the ship and he's got to be in total control. He also has to have respect for the people he's working for. From being an actor and being on a set my whole life, I'm very comfortable there. And I'm not afraid. Ricky Schroder
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I didn't choose 'Silver Spoons'. I think my mom and agent chose it because at that time there was a lack of patience on some of the people that were in charge of my career. I think there was a big offer on the table, and I think they took it. Ricky Schroder
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If the Indian people want stories written about themselves, how they want them told, they are going to have to make them, they're going to have to finance them. If you let Hollywood do it, Hollywood is going to get it wrong most of the time. Ricky Schroder
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There are going to be peaks and valleys in everything - in your marriage, in your job, in your life. So just enjoy the peaks and ride out the valleys. Just try not to do anything too rash. Ricky Schroder
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I didn't grow up around wild horses, no. But I've appreciated their beauty and their power ever since I can remember. Ricky Schroder