“Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star” is a comedic movie from 2003 about an ex-child star who hires a foster family to experience the childhood he never had. The film was directed by Sam Weisman, written by Fred Wolf and David Spade, and starred actors like David Spade as Dickie Roberts and Mary McCormack as Grace Finney. This article discusses the various places where the film was shot and offers intriguing behind-the-scenes facts about it.
Where it Filmed?
“Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star” was filmed in multiple locations throughout California, USA. Here are the main filming locations:
The filming began on July 15, 2002.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| David Spade | Dickie Roberts |
| Mary McCormack | Grace Finney |
| Craig Bierko | George Finney |
| Scott Terra | Sam Finney |
| Jenna Boyd | Sally Finney |
| John Farley | Referee |
| Bobby Slayton | Commentator |
| Michael Buffer | Michael Buffer |
| Fred Wolf | Dickie’s Corner Man |
| Alyssa Milano | Cyndi |
| Emmanuel Lewis | Emmanuel Lewis |
| Kevin Grevioux | Emmanuel’s Entourage |
| Brian Clark | Guy in Car |
| Leif Garrett | Leif Garrett |
| Emily Harrison | Girl |
| Nancy M. Pimental | Girl |
| Alan Blumenfeld | Mr. Rollins |
| Jon Lovitz | Sidney Wernick |
| Sasha Mitchell | Angry Driver |
| Blair Breard | Alcoholic Speaker |
| Tom Arnold | Tom Arnold |
| Peggy Mannix | Lamaze Group Leader |
| Barry Williams | Barry Williams |
| Danny Bonaduce | Danny Bonaduce |
| Corey Feldman | Corey Feldman |
| Dustin Diamond | Dustin Diamond |
| Rachel Dratch | Reiner’s Secretary |
| Rob Reiner | Rob Reiner |
| Spencer Garrett | Publisher |
| Hal Sparks | Publisher |
| Rob Elk | Biker |
| Retta | Sad Eye Sadie |
| Ian Gomez | Strange Man |
| Doris Roberts | Peggy Roberts |
| Dick Van Patten | Dick Van Patten |
| Nicholas Schwerin | Young Dickie |
| Michelle Ruben | Ring Girl |
| Edie McClurg | Mrs. Gertrude |
| John Kirk | Passing Man with Camera |
| Oliver Kindred | Bully |
| Brandon Michael DePaul | Bully |
| Evan Lee Dahl | Bully |
| Wyatt Smith | Boy in Crowd |
| Patrick Thomas O’Brien | Mr. Gertrude |
| Colin Ryan | Gertrude Kid |
| Sergei Virovlianski | Boy |
| Jake Chapman | Boy |
| Ambyr Childers | Barbie |
| Ashley Edner | Heather Bolan |
| Michael McDonald | Maitre D’ |
| Miko C. Brando | Valet |
| Mindy Burbano | News Correspondent |
| Jann Carl | Jann Carl |
| Lindsey Dann | Reporter |
| Lisa Joyner | Lisa Joyner |
| Erin Murphy | Brittany |
| Meghan Faye Gallagher | Janice |
| Willie Aames | Willie Aames |
| Fred Berry | Fred Berry |
| Todd Bridges | Todd Bridges |
| Gary Coleman | Gary Coleman |
| Jeff Conaway | Jeff Conaway |
| Tony Dow | Tony Dow |
| Corey Haim | Corey Haim |
| Florence Henderson | Florence Henderson |
| Barry Livingston | Barry Livingston |
| Mike Lookinland | Mike Lookinland |
| Maureen McCormick | Maureen McCormick |
| Eddie Mekka | Eddie Mekka |
| Jeremy Miller | Jeremy Miller |
| Erin Moran | Erin Moran |
| Haywood Nelson | Haywood Nelson |
| Jay North | Jay North |
| Ron Palillo | Ron Palillo |
| Jonathan Loughran | Jonathan Loughran |
| Peter Dante | Peter Dante |
| Paul Petersen | Paul Petersen |
| Adam Rich | Adam Rich |
| Rodney Allen Rippy | Rodney Allen Rippy |
| Marion Ross | Marion Ross |
| Ernest Thomas | Ernest Thomas |
| Charlene Tilton | Charlene Tilton |
| Melissa Sue Anderson | Melissa Sue Anderson (uncredited) (archiveFootage) |
| Holly Beavon | Marilyn Monroe Look Alike (uncredited) |
| John Eric Brown | Neighbor (uncredited) |
| Jeff Chase | Man in Car (uncredited) |
| Phil Crowley | Narrator (uncredited) (voice) |
| Brendan Fraser | Brendan Fraser (uncredited) |
| Anne Lockhart | Additional character voice (uncredited) |
| Tricia Munford | TV Bride (uncredited) |
| Shannon Murphy | Spectator (uncredited) |
| Jesse James Rutherford | 5th Grade Boy (uncredited) |
| Afton Smith | Afton Smith (uncredited) |
| David Soul | David Soul (uncredited) (archiveFootage) |
| James Arnold Taylor | Additional Voices (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- “Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star” is a PG-13 comedy that runs for 1 hour and 38 minutes.
- The movie was released on September 5, 2003, in Canada.
- Other notable cast members include Craig Bierko as George Finney, Scott Terra playing Sam Finney, and Jenna Boyd as Sally Finney.
- The film had 1 win and 1 nomination in awards.
- It also featured cameos from stars like Alyssa Milano and Emmanuel Lewis, and well-known figures such as commentators like Bobby Slayton and Michael Buffer.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: 741 S Hudson Ave, Pasadena, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.1330499
- Longitude: -118.1340265
- Place ID: ChIJtTF4t6HEwoAR-Va4vWR57h4
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 741 S Hudson Ave, Pasadena, CA 91106, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Torrance, California, USA
- Latitude: 33.8358492
- Longitude: -118.3406288
- Place ID: ChIJ096zWNFK3YARHmYKTm7TS60
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Torrance, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Anderson W. Clark Magnet High School, La Crescenta, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.2370719
- Longitude: -118.2543833
- Place ID: ChIJecIknwfrwoARIeud_t9YLR0
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 4747 New York Ave, Glendale, CA 91214, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0549076
- Longitude: -118.242643
- Place ID: ChIJE9on3F3HwoAR9AhGJW_fL-I
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
