Adam Rich

Adam Rich was an American actor best known for playing Nicholas Bradford on the television series *Eight Is Enough* (1977–1981).

Adam Rich was an American actor best known for playing Nicholas Bradford on the television series *Eight Is Enough* (1977–1981). He became a child star in the late 1970s and later appeared in other television roles, including *Code Red* and voice work on *Dungeons & Dragons*. Rich died in Los Angeles in January 2023 at age 54.

Early life

Adam Rich was born in Brooklyn, New York, on October 12, 1968. He began acting as a child and rose to prominence before reaching adulthood.

Breakthrough with *Eight Is Enough*

Rich is best known for playing Nicholas Bradford, the youngest son in the family drama *Eight Is Enough*. The role made him a familiar child actor on American television.

Later acting work

After *Eight Is Enough*, Rich appeared in series such as *Code Red* and made guest appearances on other television shows. He also voiced Presto the Magician in *Dungeons & Dragons*. His later career included guest appearances on several television series and a 2003 credit in *Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star*.

Death

Rich died on January 7, 2023, at his home in Los Angeles. Reports based on the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner identified the cause as an accidental fentanyl overdose.