Kane Hodder, born on April 8, 1955, is an American stuntman, actor, and author, known for portraying infamous serial killers in several films, notably for playing Jason Voorhees in various “Friday the 13th” movies starting in the 1980s. As of late 2016, his net worth is estimated to be $1.5 million, a sum amassed through his work as an actor and stuntman since the early ’70s, as well as from the sales of his book.
Originally from Auburn, California, Hodder ventured into the film industry at a young age. His career took off when he landed a small acting role in the film “California Split” at 19, paving the way for a successful career in movies and contributing to his net worth.
In the 1980s, Hodder gained iconic status among moviegoers when he secured the coveted role of Jason Voorhees in the renowned horror movie series “Friday the 13th”. He holds the distinction of being the only actor to portray Jason in four of the franchise’s films, including “Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood”, “Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan”, “Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday”, and “Jason X”. His portrayal of the nightmare phantom became one of his most recognized and financially rewarding roles.
Following his portrayal of Jason Voorhees, Hodder’s career flourished, and he appeared in numerous movies such as “The Hills Have Eyes”, “Time Trackers”, “Hardbodies”, “The Patriot”, “Under Siege”, “The Last Boy Scout”, “Four Rooms”, “A Low Down Dirty Shame”, “Gone in 60 Seconds”, and many more. His appearances in these films positioned him as one of the most sought-after stuntmen in Hollywood, contributing significantly to his wealth.
Hodder’s success from the “Friday the 13th” franchise led to more lead villainous roles in various films. Notably, he portrayed Victor Crowley in the “Hatchet” series and performed stunts for Leatherface in “Leatherface: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre III”, further enhancing his net worth.
In 2011, Hodder authored a book titled “Unmasked: The True Story of the World’s Most Prolific Cinematic Killer”, which added to his net worth.
Currently, Hodder remains active in the entertainment industry, and there are reports of him reprising his iconic role as Jason Voorhees in the new movie “Friday the 13th: The Game”.
In his personal life, Hodder has been married to Susan Murphy since 1984, and they have two children.
