Ricky Underwood — The Secret Life of the American Teenager Character Profile

About Ricky Underwood

A charismatic but unfaithful high school student who becomes the father of Amy Juergens’ son. He navigates a turbulent relationship with Amy, dates Adrian Lee, and eventually proposes to Amy. Though they initially plan to marry, he agrees to raise their son John while Amy attends college.

Character Facts

Played by

Daren Kagasoff

Appears in

The Secret Life of the American Teenager (2008)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (5)

• Ricky Underwood — Romantic Baby Father — Amy Juergens (Shailene Woodley)

  Amy becomes pregnant with Ricky's baby, creating a complex relationship

• Ricky Underwood — Romantic Lovers — Adrian Lee (Francia Raísa)

  Have a romantic relationship while both involved with others

• Ricky Underwood — Conflict Rival — Ben Boykewich (Ken Baumann)

  Ben and Ricky compete for Amy's affection

• Ricky Underwood — Conflict Antagonist — Jack Pappas (Greg Finley)

  Jack often clashes with Ricky due to their different values

• Ricky Underwood — Conflict Rival — Ben Boykewich (Ken Baumann)

  Compete for Amy's affection and the baby's paternity

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• Amy Juergens (Shailene Woodley)
• Anne Juergens (Molly Ringwald)
• George Juergens (Mark Derwin)
• Grace Bowman (Megan Park)
• Ashley Juergens (India Eisley)
• Jack Pappas (Greg Finley)
• Ben Boykewich (Ken Baumann)
• Adrian Lee (Francia Raísa)
• Leo Boykewich (Steve Schirripa)
• Ethan (Michael Grant)
• Ruben Enriquez (Philip Anthony-Rodriguez)
• Kathy (Cierra Ramirez)