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Edd Byrnes (Edward Byrne Breitenberger) was born on 30 July, 1932 in New York, NY, is an American actor. Discover Edd Byrnes's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money? Also learn how He earned most of Edd Byrnes networth?

Popular As Edward Byrne Breitenberger
Occupation actor,soundtrack
Age 88 years old
Zodiac Sign Leo
Born 30 July 1932
Birthday 30 July
Birthplace New York City, U.S.
Date of death January 8, 2020
Died Place Santa Monica, California, U.S.
Nationality United States

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Who Is Edd Byrnes's Wife?

His wife is Asa Maynor (m. 1962-1971)

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Wife Asa Maynor (m. 1962-1971)
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Children Logan Byrnes

Edd Byrnes Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Edd Byrnes worth at the age of 88 years old? Edd Byrnes’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from United States. We have estimated Edd Byrnes's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2023 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Timeline

2005

On January 23, 2005, Edd Byrnes was ranked #5 in TV Guide's list of "TV's 25 Greatest Teen Idols".

2002

In July 2002 he was a guest at the Western Film Fair in Charlotte, NC, along with Donna Douglas, Alex Cord, Johnny Duncan, Peggy Stewart, Jean Porter, Steve Mitchell and Kevin Greaves.

1996

According to his 1996 autobiography, "Kookie No More", this led to a few years of "hustling" older, well-to-do men, despite the fact that Edd was heterosexual. One of these men acted as Edd's mentor, introducing him to fashion and culture and encouraging his hopes for an acting career.

1982

In 1982, he succeeded in going "clean and sober" but never remarried.

1975

In 1975, Merv Griffin hired Edd to host a new game-show called Wheel of Fortune (1983). Two half-hour pilots were filmed. NBC bought the show but didn't want Byrnes as host. Griffin replaced him with Chuck Woolery (who was later replaced with Pat Sajak).

1971

Edd and Asa's marriage ended in divorce in 1971, partially due to his substance abuse.

1965

Their son, Logan, was born on September 13, 1965.

1963

The hip-talking, hair-combing image clung to him, however, and Edd felt he lost the lead in PT 109 (1963) because President John F. Kennedy didn't want to be played by "Kookie". A few more movies and TV appearances followed, but his career had passed its peak before he turned 30.

1962

In 1962, he married long-time girlfriend Asa Maynor.

1960

Edd chafed, however, at the restrictions in his Warner Brothers contract, which forced him to turn down roles in Ocean's 11 (1960), North to Alaska (1960) and Rio Bravo (1959). He walked off the "77 Sunset Strip" set and in the ensuing months began to drink heavily and visit a psychiatrist, who administered drugs to him. His contract dispute was eventually settled, though not much to his advantage, and when he returned to "77 Sunset Strip" his role was upgraded from "sidekick" to "partner" and he wore a suit and tie. Audience reaction was not good, ratings dropped, and the show was canceled.

1958

He managed to get a few minor parts in films and then won a role in a new TV series, 77 Sunset Strip (1958), which premiered in September 1958. Efrem Zimbalist Jr. and Roger Smith starred as private eyes but Edd, playing a hip-talking parking-lot attendant named "Kookie", won the most attention. Viewers quoted his dialog, ("Baby, you're the ginchiest!"), and young males imitated the way he wielded his ever-present comb. His fan mail soon reached an astonishing 15,000 letters a week and his single with Connie Stevens, "Kookie, Kookie, Lend Me Your Comb", became a top-5 hit.

1955

After doing some summer-stock work and a few bit parts on TV, Edd drove to California in 1955, arriving in Los Angeles on the day James Dean died in a car crash.

1950

In the 1950s he and Troy Donahue "sneaked" through each other's fan mail to see who got the most. In the early 1980s they reunited and helped each other get sober.

1940

Was a taxi driver in the late 1940s and was fired for doing push-ups during his break.

1932

Edd Byrnes was born Edward Byrne Breitenberger on July 30, 1932 in New York City, the son of Mary (Byrne) and Augustus "Gus" Breitenberger. Edd shared an impoverished and unhappy childhood with brother Vincent and sister Jo-Ann. Their mother worked hard at various jobs to keep the family together because her alcoholic husband was often absent from the scene. When Edd was fifteen, his father was found dead in a basement. Edd then dropped his surname (Breitenberger) in favor of "Byrnes", based on the name of his maternal grandfather, Edward Byrne, a New York City fireman. He found escape from family problems at the movies and at the gym, where he developed an athletic body. At age 17 he was approached by a man who offered to take free "physique" photos of him.