Rick Sanchez is the cynical, genius, alcoholic mad scientist and co-protagonist of the animated series Rick and Morty Rick Sanchez Identity and Origin Name: Richard Daniel Sanchez from Dimension C-137. Age: Between 50 and 70 years old. Family: Lives with his daughter Beth, son-in-law Jerry, and grandchildren Summer and Morty. Key Background The Tragedy: An alternate version known as Rick Prime killed his wife Diane and daughter Beth. The Mission: Rick spent years tracking down Rick Prime to get his revenge. Past Life: He worked as a resistance fighter and a cosmic weapons dealer. Personality and Traits Genius: He builds portal guns and reality-bending technology that can defeat gods. Nihilism: He believes the universe has no inherent meaning. Vices: He is a heavy alcoholic with a harsh, distant attitude toward others