Rider Strong Biography

Fast Facts

• Has supported the re-implementation of wolves into Yellowstone National Park
• Graduated magna cum laude from Columbia University in New York, majoring in English after attending Occidental College
• Finished his master's degree in Fine Arts at Bennington College
• Started his performing career at the age of nine as he took on the role of Gavroche in San Francisco's production of "Les Miserables․"
• Quote: "(On acting as a youth) "I hate the term 'Hollywood kid' because to me, it means somebody who gets his self-image, his self-worth, from others telling him how great he is․""
• Quote: "(On his career) "Acting is my day job․ Writing is my passion․""
• Recognized for his role as Shawn Hunter on "Boy Meets World․"
• Is one of two actors to act in all 158 episodes of the "Boy Meets World" TV series