Ralph Hodges (actor)
Ralph Hodges | |
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 Hodges in 1939 | |
| Born | Ralph Stirling Hodges January 13, 1929 |
| Died | June 8, 2014 (aged 85) |
| Occupation | Film actor |
Ralph Stirling Hodges (January 13, 1929 – June 8, 2014) was an American film actor. He was best known for playing Jerry in the 1947 serial film The Sea Hound.
Life and career
Hodges was born in San Bernardino, California. His father was a real estate salesman.[1] He began his screen career in the late 1930s, appearing in the Our Gang shorts.[2][3] In 1940, he appeared in the film Young People, and in 1941, he appeared in two Our Gang shorts.[4][5]
Later in his career, in 1947, Hodges starred as Jerry in the serial film The Sea Hound,[6] starring along with Buster Crabbe, Jimmy Lloyd, Pamela Blake and Spencer Chan,[7] and in 1949, he starred as Frank Farrell, the young rancher in the serial film Bruce Gentry – Daredevil of the Skies, starring along with Tom Neal, Judy Clark, Forrest Taylor, Hugh Prosser and Tris Coffin.[7]: 555 He appeared in films such as Two Tickets to Broadway, Two-Dollar Bettor, Stars in My Crown, A Yank in Korea, Mysterious Island (as Herbert Brown), Heading for Heaven and Cheaper by the Dozen.[8]
Hodges retired from acting in 1951, last appearing in the film A Millionaire for Christy.[8] After retiring from acting, he served as a sergeant in the United States Air Force,[9][10] and worked as a producer of The LeGarde Twins's shows on KTLA.[11]
Death
Hodges died on June 8, 2014, at his home in Big Bear Lake, California, at the age of 85.[1]
References
- 1 2 "Ralph Hodges". The Files of Jerry Blake. Retrieved July 27, 2026.
- ↑ "Club Actor". The San Bernardino County Sun. San Bernardino, California. December 17, 1939. p. 19. Retrieved July 27, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "'Our Gang' Star". The San Bernardino County Sun. San Bernardino, California. December 18, 1939. p. 9. Retrieved July 27, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Ralph Hodges". Lord Heath. Retrieved July 27, 2026.
- ↑ Webb, Graham (June 10, 2020). Encyclopedia of American Short Films, 1926-1959. McFarland. p. 237. ISBN 9781476639260 – via Google Books.
- ↑ Rainey, Buck (June 8, 2015). Serials and Series: A World Filmography, 1912-1956. McFarland. p. 211. ISBN 9781476604480 – via Google Books.
- 1 2 Rainey, Buck (October 18, 2024). Serial Film Stars: A Biographical Dictionary, 1912-1956. McFarland. p. 209. ISBN 9781476603117 – via Google Books.
- 1 2 "Ralph Hodges". AllMovie. Retrieved July 27, 2026.
- ↑ "Movie Actor, Producer in Air Force". San Antonio Express-News. San Antonio, Texas. July 8, 1951. p. 54. Retrieved July 27, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Actor Is Jailed On Two Charges". Evansville Press. Evansville, Indiana. November 9, 1953. p. 20. Retrieved July 27, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Hodges Rejoins KTLA". Daily Variety. Vol. 97. Daily Variety Limited. 1957. p. 10 – via Google Books.