| Russell Hodgkinson Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 6 ft 2 in |
| Weight | 88 kg |
| Date of Birth | August 14, 1959 |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
| Eye Color | Blue |
Russell Hodgkinson is an American actor who rose to fame with his portrayal of the character of Steven “Doc” Beck in Z Nation.
Born Name
Russell Hodgkinson
Nick Name
Russell
Sun Sign
Leo
Born Place
Homestead AFB, Florida, United States
Nationality
Education
While in high school, Russell was offered a scholarship to study theatre arts at Transylvania University in Kentucky. However, he opted to enroll in the US Army instead. Then, he trained in theatre at the Fort Bragg Playhouse.
Occupation
Actor
Family
- Father – Buck
- Mother – Juanita
- Siblings – Russell has two older brothers and a younger brother.
- Others – Miranda (Grandaughter), Maxwell (Grandson), Malin (Grandson), Mason (Grandson), Madelyn (Granddaughter)
Manager
Russell is managed by Topo Swope Talent.
Build
Average
Height
6 ft 2 in or 188 cm
Weight
88 kg or 194 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Russell has dated –
- Shelley Poncy (1990-Present) – Russell Hodgkinson tied the knot with a woman named Shelley Poncy on June 8, 1990. Together, the couple has two children – Carly Dee Hancock and Crystal Starr Buxton (b. July 7, 1977). At the time of her birth, Crystal weighed 7 lbs and 9 ozs.
Race / Ethnicity
White
Hair Color
Salt & Pepper
Eye Color
Blue
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- His thick scraggly beard
- Bright blue eyes
Russell Hodgkinson Facts
- He was born and raised on the Homestead Air Force Base in Florida.
- Hodgkinson worked at Carvel Ice Cream from age 11 right through to his senior year of high school.
- Russell was in his senior year when he became a father. Following that, he had been enrolled in the military from 1977 to 1983.
- Upon completing his service in the military, Hodgkinson relocated to New York City where he spent two liberating years working various odd jobs. After that, Russell went on to join the US Coast Guard cutter Sassafras in Honolulu, Hawaii.
- Russell made his debut as an actor in the film Tony Bravo in Scenes from a Forgotten Cinema in the year 2000. Later, in 2003, he was cast in his first theatrical film titled Big Fish starring as a farmer.
- His film and television credits include Zoo, ZMD: Zombies of Mass Destruction, Orleans, Leverage, Z-Nation, and Love to name a few.
- Russell has a pet cat.
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