Edwin Hodge
Biography
Edwin Martel Basil Hodge, born on January 26, 1985, is a distinguished American actor celebrated for his compelling performances in both film and television. He is notably the older sibling of fellow actor Aldis Hodge. Edwin has gained considerable recognition for his role as Dante Bishop in the acclaimed Purge franchise, where he is unique for being the only actor to feature in all three initial installments: The Purge (2013), The Purge: Anarchy (2014), and The Purge: Election Year (2016), with his character’s backstory revealed in the final film.
In addition to his work in the Purge series, he has showcased his versatility in a range of films, including Die Hard with a Vengeance, The Long Kiss Goodnight, Big Momma's House, and more recently, Bumblebee and The Tomorrow War.
On the small screen, Edwin has made guest appearances in several popular series such as Leverage, where he shared the screen with his brother, and other notable shows like Grey's Anatomy, Heroes, and CSI: Miami. His recurring roles include Jamaal Crenshaw on Boston Public, Wade on Cougar Town, and firefighter Rick Newhouse on Chicago Fire. More recently, he has taken on significant roles as Dr. Malcolm Kingsley on Good Sam and Ray Cannon on FBI: Most Wanted, which he joined in Season 4 in the fall of 2022. Edwin Hodge continues to make his mark in the entertainment industry, demonstrating a rich and varied career.
Filmography
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The Tomorrow War
2021 • Dorian
The Purge
2013 • Bloody Stranger
National Lampoon Presents Dorm Daze
2003
Look Both Ways
2005
Playing Beatie Bow
1986
Christmas in Compton
2012 • Pookie
As Above, So Below
2014 • Benji
If Not Now, When
2020 • Walter
Red Dawn (2012)
2012 • Danny
Shadow Zone: My Teacher Ate My Homework
1997 • Cody
The Alamo (2004)
2004 • Joe
The Purge: Anarchy
2014 • The Stranger
Parallel (2024)
2024 • Martel
Big Momma's House
2000
Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome
1985
All the Boys Love Mandy Lane
2006 • Bird
Take Me Home Tonight
2011
The Good Neighbor
2016 • Officer Palmer
Injustice
2021 • Michael Holt / Mr. Terrific / Waylon Jones / Killer Croc (voice)
Hangman's Curse
2003 • Blake Hornsby
The Purge: Election Year
2016 • Dante Bishop
FBI: Most Wanted
2020 • Ray Cannon