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

Judge Reinhold played Brad Hamilton, Stacy’s older brother, whose teenage ups and downs provided some of Fast Times at Ridgemont High’s funniest moments. From fast-food jobs to embarrassing encounters, Brad embodied the frustrations of trying to grow up too fast while still being stuck in high school.

Reinhold’s performance captured the awkwardness of adolescence with warmth and comedy. His scenes, including the infamous bathroom daydream sequence with Phoebe Cates, became iconic. By 1982, he was establishing himself as a reliable young comic actor with a knack for relatable, everyman characters.