Quick Info
| Profession | Actor, director, producer, screenwriter |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 11/12/1979 |
| Age | 46 years |
| Birthplace | San Francisco, California, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
Latest News about Rider Strong
Rider Strong revealed in a memoir-related interview that a contract mix-up left him in a weaker position during the seventh and final season of Boy Meets World. He said he was already in college, had entered negotiations without his manager or agent, and ended up earning far less than co-star Ben Savage. The disclosure drew attention to pay disparities among the show's cast.
Rider Strong explained on his Pod Meets World podcast why he stopped publicly rating films on Letterboxd. He said fans had discovered a half-star review he gave the film Heat, and that visible ratings could hurt his ability to recruit actors for projects he writes or directs.
Rider Strong attended the 2026 iHeartPodcast Awards in Austin, Texas, where his changed appearance, including a graying beard and round glasses, drew wide media coverage. The public appearance came 25 years after Boy Meets World ended.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Rider King Strong |
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| Summary | American actor best known for playing Shawn Hunter on the sitcom Boy Meets World and reprising the role in its sequel series Girl Meets World. He also works as a voice actor in animation and has directed episodes of Girl Meets World. He is the younger brother of actor and photographer Shiloh Strong. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) |
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| Eye Color | Blue |
| Hair Color | Brown |
Educational Qualification(s)
| High School | Nonesuch School |
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| College | Columbia University |
| Graduate School | Bennington College (MFA) |
Personal Life
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Spouse | Alexandra Barreto |
| Marriage Year | 2013 |
| Children | Indigo Barreto Strong |
Relationships & More
| Spouse | Alexandra Barreto |
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| Co-star Connection | Met Alexandra Barreto while working together on Pepper Dennis |
Family
| Father | King Strong |
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| Mother | Lin Strong |
| Siblings | Shiloh Strong |
| Spouse | Alexandra Barreto |
| Children | Indigo Barreto Strong |
Career
| Early Work | Began acting as a child, including the role of Gavroche in a San Francisco stage production of Les Miserables |
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| Film Debut | Benefit of the Doubt (1993) |
| Breakthrough Role | Shawn Hunter in Boy Meets World (1993-2000) |
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| Awards | Young Artist Former Child Star Lifetime Achievement Award (2015) |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Made his feature film debut at age 13 in Benefit of the Doubt, co-starring Donald Sutherland | |
| 2. Is a vegetarian and has supported wolf conservation efforts in Yellowstone National Park | |
| 3. Has primarily English and Irish ancestry | |
| 4. Hosts the Pod Meets World podcast with Danielle Fishel and Will Friedle |
