Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson Biography, Age, Height, Wife, Net Worth, Family

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Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson was an American actor and comedian. He is best known for his role as Rochester Van Jones, the valet of Jack Benny, on the radio and television versions of The Jack Benny Program. Anderson was born in Oakland, California, on September 18, 1905. He began his career as a vaudeville performer in the 1920s, and later became a regular on The Jack Benny Program. Anderson was also a successful film actor, appearing in such films as Cabin in the Sky (1943), It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World (1963), and The Man Who Knew Too Much (1956). He was also the voice of the character of Uncle Remus in the Disney film Song of the South (1946). Anderson died on February 28, 1977, in Los Angeles, California. He was 71 years old.
Popular As | Edmund Lincoln Anderson III |
Occupation | actor,soundtrack |
Age | 72 years old |
Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
Born | 18 September, 1905 |
Birthday | 18 September |
Birthplace | Oakland, California, USA |
Date of death | 28 February, 1977 |
Died Place | Los Angeles, California, USA |
Nationality | USA |
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Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson Height, Weight & Measurements
At 72 years old, Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson height is 5' 6" (1.68 m) .
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Height | 5' 6" (1.68 m) |
Weight | Not Available |
Body Measurements | Not Available |
Eye Color | Not Available |
Hair Color | Not Available |
Who Is Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson's Wife?
His wife is Eva Simon (8 February 1956 - 1971) ( divorced) ( 3 children), Mamie Wiggins (2 May 1939 - 5 August 1954) ( her death)
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Parents | Not Available |
Wife | Eva Simon (8 February 1956 - 1971) ( divorced) ( 3 children), Mamie Wiggins (2 May 1939 - 5 August 1954) ( her death) |
Sibling | Not Available |
Children | Not Available |
Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson worth at the age of 72 years old? Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from USA. We have estimated Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.
Net Worth in 2023 | $1 Million - $5 Million |
Salary in 2023 | Under Review |
Net Worth in 2022 | Pending |
Salary in 2022 | Under Review |
House | Not Available |
Cars | Not Available |
Source of Income | Actor |
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Biography in: "Who's Who in Comedy" by Ronald L. Smith; pg. 20. New York: Facts on File, 1992. ISBN 0816023387.
He returned to the screen for It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World (1963) but ill health eventually forced him into retirement.
His adopted son, Billy, once played professional football with the Chicago Bears, and was a world class hurdler. He held the world Junior College high hurdle record and just missed making the 1948 & 1952 U.S. Olympic teams.
After the films Brewster's Millions (1945) and The Show-Off (1946), Anderson concentrated on his partnership with Jack Benny, following him into television and working with him for a total of 23 years.
In between radio assignments, he found the time to appear in both film drama and comedies, including You Can't Take It with You (1938), Kentucky (1938), Jezebel (1938), and three with Benny - Man About Town (1939), Buck Benny Rides Again (1940) and Love Thy Neighbor (1940).
He continued in that vein until a chance pairing with comedy star Jack Benny on his radio program in 1937 put him on the map. He only had a bit part on Benny's Easter show as a Pullman porter, but his scratchy voice, superb timing and comic reaction to Benny's banter earned him a fixed spot. He then was heard as Benny's personal valet, Rochester Van Jones, and the role became so popular that he became billed as Eddie "Rochester" Anderson.
The son of a minstrel and circus tightrope walker, Eddie Anderson developed a gravel voice early in life which would become his trademark to fame. He joined his older brother Cornelius as members of "The Three Black Aces" during his vaudeville years, singing for pennies in the hotel lobby. He eventually moved his way up to the Roxy and Apollo theaters in New York, which led to the Los Angeles Cotton Club in the west. He began to appear in films, typically in servile bits, his best being the featured role of "Noah" in The Green Pastures (1936).
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