Albert E. Hodge (April 18, 1912 â€" March 19, 1979) was an American
actor best known for playing space adventurer Captain Video on the
DuMont Television Network from December 15, 1950, to April 1, 1955. He
played the Green Hornet on radio from January 1936 until January
1943.Hodge was born in Ravenna, Ohio. His parents operated a tailoring
and dry-cleaning business. Hodge acted and took part in sports at
Ravenna High School. Nicknamed "Abie", he was a track star, a drum
major and manager of the band, sang bass in the boys glee club and was
a cheerleader.Hodge graduated from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio,
in 1934, majoring in drama. After touring as an actor with the Casford
Players, he was hired by WXYZ in Detroit, Michigan. Besides
originating the role of Britt Reid, the Green Hornet, Hodge wrote and
delivered daily editorials, announced at football games, wrote
advertising copy, worked as a disc jockey, and produced radio dramas
and documentaries, including The Lone Ranger and Challenge of the
Yukon. He served in the United States Navy during World War II, and
was bedridden for a year with pleurisy.After his discharge from the
Navy, Hodge worked in New York City in a variety of radio and early TV
roles. In December 1950 he took over the role of Captain Video from
Richard Coogan, who wanted to leave the series to concentrate on
Broadway. Hodge played the role on live television Monday through
Saturday at 7pm ET, and then Monday through Friday at 7pm for the last
four seasons.
actor best known for playing space adventurer Captain Video on the
DuMont Television Network from December 15, 1950, to April 1, 1955. He
played the Green Hornet on radio from January 1936 until January
1943.Hodge was born in Ravenna, Ohio. His parents operated a tailoring
and dry-cleaning business. Hodge acted and took part in sports at
Ravenna High School. Nicknamed "Abie", he was a track star, a drum
major and manager of the band, sang bass in the boys glee club and was
a cheerleader.Hodge graduated from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio,
in 1934, majoring in drama. After touring as an actor with the Casford
Players, he was hired by WXYZ in Detroit, Michigan. Besides
originating the role of Britt Reid, the Green Hornet, Hodge wrote and
delivered daily editorials, announced at football games, wrote
advertising copy, worked as a disc jockey, and produced radio dramas
and documentaries, including The Lone Ranger and Challenge of the
Yukon. He served in the United States Navy during World War II, and
was bedridden for a year with pleurisy.After his discharge from the
Navy, Hodge worked in New York City in a variety of radio and early TV
roles. In December 1950 he took over the role of Captain Video from
Richard Coogan, who wanted to leave the series to concentrate on
Broadway. Hodge played the role on live television Monday through
Saturday at 7pm ET, and then Monday through Friday at 7pm for the last
four seasons.
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