The Cast of Fast Times at Ridgemont High: Then and Now

After Fast Times, Backer appeared in a handful of films, including Moving Violations and Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol. He also popped up on television with guest roles in shows like Charles in Charge and Growing Pains.

By the 1990s, his screen appearances slowed, and he eventually stepped away from Hollywood. Fun fact: despite a quieter career, Backer’s portrayal of Rat remains a cult favorite — fans still affectionately debate whether Rat and Stacy were the film’s true love story.