Rider Strong

Birth Name:

Rider King Strong

Birth Place:

San Francisco, California, United States

Profession

Actor, Producer, Director, Writer, Soundtrack

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

1994Young Artist Award - Best Youth Comedian:Nominated
1995YoungStar Award - Best Performance by a Young Actor in a Comedy TV Series:Nominated
1995YoungStar Award - Best Young Ensemble Cast - Television:Nominated
1997Young Artist Award - Best Performance in a TV Comedy - Supporting Young Actor:Nominated
1999OFTA Television Award - Best Guest Actor in a Drama Series:Nominated
1999Teen Choice Award - TV - Choice Sidekick:Nominated
2000Blimp Award - Favorite Television Friends:Winner
2007Fright Meter Award - Best Supporting Actor:Nominated
2008Jury Award - Best Narrative Short:Nominated
2008Best First Time FilmmakerWinner

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