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The Secret World of Eddie Hodges

Eddie Hodges in The Secret World of Eddie Hodges.

Eddie Hodges milk ad

It seems the theme for the current You've Got Milk ads has been around for awhile.

Eddie Hodges with Jackie Coogan

Eddie Hodges with Jackie Coogan.

Eddie Hodges, Eleanor Parker

Eddie Hodges with Eleanor Parker in A Hole in The Head.

Eddie Hodges in The Music Man on Broadway

Eddie Hodges in The Music Man on Broadway in 1958.

Eddie Hodges with his father John Hodges

Eddie Hodges with his father John Hodges in 1959.

Eddie Hodges
Born in Hattiesburg, Mississippi
on March 5, 1947

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Multi-talented Eddie Hodges appeared on Broadway, on TV, in the movies, and on records. When I asked him what he was doing now, he wrote: "I left Hollywood in the late 60's after being drafted into the U.S. Army during the Viet Nam war. After being discharged, I went back to Hollywood and became disillusioned with show business. I came back to Mississippi and entered college. After earning a BA in Psychology and MS in Counseling at the University of Southern Mississippi, I began working as a Mental Health Counselor, which I still do. I have gone back to Hollywood a couple of times, but not to work in films. I am still a member of Screen Actor's Guild, but I would be shocked if I was ever called to read for a movie role. I have chosen over the years to stay out of the limelight. I rarely hear from old friends from show biz days. I am divorced, have two grown children and two grandchildren. I still like to play guitar and write songs, and currently have a novel and an autobiography in progress."

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