Eddie Hodges is an American actor and singer who rose to fame in the late 1950s and early 1960s and is reported to have a net worth of $1 million, most of which comes from his acting career.
| Full Name | Eddie Hodges |
|---|---|
| Net Worth | $1 million – $3 million |
| Annual Income | Unknown |
| Source of Income | Actor, Singer |
| Age | 76 |
| Gender | Male |
| Date of Birth | March 5, 1947 |
| Active Years | 1953–1969 |
| Country | United States |
| Place of Birth | Hattiesburg Mississippi, Mississippi |
| Star Sign | Pisces |
Eddie Hodges: Net Worth Growth and Source of Income
Movies and Song Writing are the main source of income for Eddie Hodges, check out the table below to know the net worth growth of Eddie.
| Net Worth in 2023 | Approx $1 – 3 Million |
|---|---|
| Net Worth in 2022 | – |
| Net Worth in 2021 | – |
| Net Worth in 2020 | – |
| Net Worth in 2019 | – |
Movies by Eddie
He first gained attention for appearing in the 1959 film A Hole in the Head which starred Frank Sinatra.
After that he had roles in numerous other films including The Music Man, Take Her, She’s Mine, and Hush…Hush, and Sweet Charlotte.
| Year | Title | Role | Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | A Hole in the Head | Ally Manetta | – |
| 1960 | The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn | Huckleberry Finn | – |
| 1962 | Advise and Consent | Johnny Leffingwell | – |
| 1963 | Summer Magic | Gilly Carey | – |
| 1967 | C’mon, Let’s Live a Little | Eddie Stewart | – |
| 1967 | The Happiest Millionaire | Livingston | – |
| 1968 | Live a Little, Love a Little | Delivery Boy | – |
Career as a Song Writer
Eddie was a successful child actor but his career waned as he grew older so he pursued music and wrote songs for others such as Jerry Lee Lewis and Jimmy Dean.
| Year | Single | US Hot 100 |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | “I’m Gonna Knock On Your Door” | 12 |
| 1962 | “Bandit Of My Dreams” | 65 |
| “(Girls, Girls, Girls) Made To Love” | 14 | |
| 1965 | “New Orleans” | 44 |
Biography: Personal Life of Eddie Hodges
Eddie Hodges was an American singer, actor, and songwriter known for his role in the 1961 film adaptation of “The Music Man.” He also played roles in other classic films such as “The Happiest Millionaire” (1967), and “Your Cheatin’ Heart” (1964).
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Partner | Penny Daniels: 1966-1970 Leilani Sarelle in 1978 |
| Parents | Parents Robert and Elizabeth Hodges |
| Children | 2 |
| Height | 5’7 |
| Weight | 145 pounds |
Eddie Hodges stands at 5’7″ and has a lean build weighing approximately 145 pounds.
Parents Robert and Elizabeth Hodges who separated when Eddie was three months old. He has two siblings, a brother, and a sister.
Family Background
Eddie Hodges was born on March 5th, 1947 in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. He is 73 years old (as of 2023).
He was married to Penny Daniels from 1966-1970 and had two children during that time. Eddie then went on to marry actress-singer Leilani Sarelle in 1978. They remained married until Eddie’s death in 2010.
Eddie had three children with Leilani, two daughters, and one son. Eddie never remarried after his divorce from Leilani in 1987.
Eddie Hodges Early Life
Eddie developed an interest in music early on, with encouragement from his parents. Eddie Hodges net worth pursuits began when he began taking piano lessons at the age of seven. Eddie began to make a name for himself while still in his teens when he won the lead role on the Broadway show ‘The Music Man’ in 1962. He went on to appear in other Broadway shows such as ‘Bye Bye Birdie’, and made numerous TV appearances, including ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’.
Education
Eddie Hodges holds a Bachelor’s degree in Music Education and Theatre from the University of Southern Mississippi. Later he went on to complete his Master’s Degree in Musical Theatre at DePaul University in Chicago.
Eddie has achieved many awards for his acting, including numerous award nominations from the Tony Awards, Golden Globe Awards, Emmy Awards, and Grammy Awards.
Eddie was also the recipient of the Theatre World Award in 1962 for his role as Eddie in “A Gift of Time”. He has had a long career spanning different genres, including television, film, and theatre. He is best known for his roles in such films as The Ghost and Mr. Chicken (1966), Houseboat (1958), and A Gift of Time (1962). Eddie continues to be an active member of the entertainment industry, having appeared in a number of films and television shows over the years.
