Rondell Sheridan
A versatile actor who brought grounded, fatherly warmth to Disney Channel screens, shaping the childhoods of a generation with his comedic presence.
Born 1958 (age 68)·American actor and comedian·Birthday: August 15·Baby Boomers
Biography
Rondell Sheridan built a career on reliable, charismatic charm, becoming a familiar face in American living rooms. While he honed his craft as a stand-up comedian and took on various television roles, his defining moment came as Victor Baxter, the sensible and often exasperated father on 'That's So Raven.' Sheridan played the role with a perfect blend of authority and comic vulnerability, making him a beloved figure. His performance was strong enough to carry over into the spin-off 'Cory in the House,' demonstrating his anchoring presence in the network's programming. Beyond the Disney universe, he has worked steadily as an actor and director, bringing his sharp timing to sitcoms and films, proving his talents extend far beyond a single, iconic part.
Baby Boomers
1946–1964
The largest generation in history at the time. Shaped by postwar prosperity, the Vietnam War, the sexual revolution, and Watergate. They questioned every institution their parents built — then ran them.
Rondell was born in 1958, placing them squarely in the Baby Boomers. The events that shaped this generation — postwar prosperity, civil rights, Vietnam, and the counterculture — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Rondell Was Born
The biggest hits of 1958
#1 Movie
South Pacific
Best Picture
Gigi
#1 TV Show
Gunsmoke
Rondell's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1958Born
NASA founded
Gas: $0.31/galHome: $11,050Min wage: $1.00/hrPresident: Dwight D. Eisenhower"Volare" — Domenico ModugnoBest Picture: Gigi
1963Started school
JFK assassinated in Dallas; Martin Luther King's 'I Have a Dream' speech
Gas: $0.31/galHome: $13,100Min wage: $1.25/hrPresident: Lyndon B. Johnson"Sugar Shack" — Jimmy Gilmer & The FireballsBest Picture: Tom Jones
1971Became a teenager
Voting age lowered to 18 in the US
Gas: $0.36/galHome: $18,100Min wage: $1.60/hrPresident: Richard Nixon"Joy to the World" — Three Dog NightBest Picture: The French Connection
1974Could drive
Nixon resigns the presidency
Gas: $0.53/galHome: $22,600Min wage: $2.00/hrPresident: Gerald Ford"The Way We Were" — Barbra StreisandBest Picture: The Godfather Part II
1976Could vote
Apple Computer founded; US bicentennial
Gas: $0.59/galHome: $29,300Min wage: $2.30/hrPresident: Gerald Ford"Silly Love Songs" — WingsBest Picture: Rocky
1979Turned 21
Iran hostage crisis begins; Three Mile Island accident
Gas: $0.86/galHome: $37,900Min wage: $2.90/hrPresident: Jimmy Carter"My Sharona" — The KnackBest Picture: Kramer vs. Kramer
1988Turned 30
Pan Am Flight 103 bombed over Lockerbie
Gas: $0.90/galHome: $74,800Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Faith" — George MichaelBest Picture: Rain Man
1998Turned 40
Google founded; Clinton impeachment
Gas: $1.06/galHome: $107,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Too Close" — NextBest Picture: Shakespeare in Love
2008Turned 50
Barack Obama elected first Black US president; financial crisis
Gas: $3.27/galHome: $153,100Min wage: $6.55/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Low" — Flo RidaBest Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
2018Turned 60
Royal wedding of Harry and Meghan; Parkland shooting
Gas: $2.72/galHome: $211,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"God's Plan" — DrakeBest Picture: Green Book
2026Age 68 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Portrayed Victor Baxter across three Disney Channel series: 'That's So Raven,' 'Cory in the House,' and 'Raven's Home.'
- Starred as Dr. Ron Aimes in the NBC/UPN sitcom 'Minor Adjustments' in the mid-1990s.
- Directed multiple episodes of popular sitcoms including 'The Suite Life of Zack & Cody' and 'That's So Raven.'
- Maintained a successful parallel career as a stand-up comedian with national touring credits.
Did You Know?
He is an alumnus of Marquette University.
Sheridan is also a skilled chef and has expressed a deep passion for cooking.
He provided voice work for the animated series 'The Proud Family.'
Early in his career, he had a recurring role on the sitcom 'Cosby.'
“Comedy is about finding the truth in the ridiculousness of family life.”
