Butch Patrick Biography

Butch Patrick is an American actor and musician. Starting his professional acting profession at the age of seven, Patrick is possibly well known for his role as child werewolf Eddie Munster on the CBS comedy television series The Munsters from 1964 to 1966 and in the 1966 feature film Munster, Go Home!, and as Mark on the ABC Saturday morning series Lidsville from 1971 to 1973.

Butch Patrick Age

Patrick is 72 years old, he was born on August 2, 1953, in Inglewood, California, the United States of America. He celebrates his birthday on August 2 every year, and his birth sign is Leo.

Butch Patrick Height

Butch Patrick stands at a height of 5 feet 7 inches (1.7 m).

Butch Patrick Weight

Patrick weighs 70 kg (154 lbs). Known for his captivating personality, Patrick has grey eyes and a distinctive hair color.

Early Life and Education

Patrick was born on August 2, 1953, in Inglewood, California. He was spotted by a talent agent at the age of seven, which led to a series of appearances in television commercials and guest appearances on TV shows. In 1961, he made his feature-film debut in the 20th Century Fox comedy–fantasy The Two Little Bears, in which he co-starred with Eddie Albert and Jane Wyatt. He was enrolled at the Gardena High School and later went to the Hollywood Professional School.

Rise to Fame and Breakthrough Moment

Patrick is widely known for his role as child werewolf Eddie Munster on the CBS comedy television series The Munsters from 1964 to 1966 and in the 1966 feature film Munster, Go Home!

Personal Life

Butch Patrick Family, Parents

Patrick was born to his mother, Patty Hunt, and father, Ken Hunt. The ring he wears on his finger has a large diamond-studded “PL” shining boldly. Given to him by his father when Butch had a kidney removed, it signifies his real name, Patrick Lilley. Using his nickname and actual first name, the stage name Butch Patrick was created by his agent, Mary Grady, and his mom, Patti, which he still uses 50 years later.

Butch Patrick Siblings

Patrick has a sister, Kerry Lynn Sprick, who wanted to become an actress and got him roles as a child actor in one of the shows she was working on.

Butch Patrick Wife

Patrick is a happily married man. He married Leila Murray in Macon, Missouri, in 2016. In 2010, Patrick was planning to marry a long-time Munsters fan, Donna McCall. McCall was a cheerleader for the Philadelphia Eagles. They broke up just after Halloween in the same year. The couple has no children yet.

Butch Patrick Wedding

On Sep 11, 2016, The Munsters’ Butch Patrick and Leila Murray exchanged vows at their wedding ceremony.

Butch Patrick Donna McCall

An American woman who sent a fan letter to her favorite television star 45 years ago has finally had her childhood dream come true after she tracked down the former Munsters actor Patrick, and he fell in love with her.

Donna McCall was a 10-year-old with a crush on Patrick, who played boy werewolf Eddie Munster in the mid-60s sitcom “The Munsters.” In her letter, she asked Patrick how tall he was because girls made gum wrapper chains long enough to match their boyfriends ‘ height at the time.

The young actor responded to her delight, including his height: 5 feet, 4 inches. However, the wrapper chain was not completed like many childhood projects. Decades passed.

But then an online article about a man who holds the world record for making a 12-mile-long gum wrapper chain triggered Ms. McCall’s memory of her preteen idol. She found an email address for Patrick, and a correspondence began.

Ms. McCall, now 65, who was divorced and living in West Chester 30 miles outside Philadelphia, sent a photo from her cheerleading days, Patrick, 67, said. She also sent pictures on her “bucket list” of herself doing activities, from scuba diving and trapeze lessons to racing car driving, he said.

“I was very intrigued by that,” said Patrick. “She’s single, she’s gorgeous, she’s in the country’s most beautiful part, and she loves to do adventurous things. I felt I had to meet this girl.”

Butch Patrick Children

Patrick does not have any biological children.

Butch Patrick Net Worth

Butch Patrick’s net worth is estimated at $250 Thousand dollars. This includes his assets, money, and income. His primary source of income is his career as an Actor and Musician. Through his various sources of income, Butch has been able to accumulate a good fortune, but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.

Facts: Everything You Need to Know About Butch Patrick

Here are some interesting facts you should know about Patrick.

Butch Patrick Bio.

• Full Names: Patrick Alan Lilley.
• Popular As: Butch Patrick.
• Gender: Male
• Occupation / Profession: Actor.
• Nationality: American.
• Race / Ethnicity: White.
• Religion: Christian.
• Sexual Orientation: Straight.

Birthday

• Age / How Old?: 72 Years Old.
• Zodiac Sign: Leo.
• Date of Birth: August 2, 1953.
• Place of Birth: Inglewood, California, United States of America.
• Birthday: August 2.

Body Measurements

• Height / How Tall?: 5 feet 6 inches (1.7 m).
• Weight: 70 kg (154 lbs).
• Eye Color: Grey.
• Hair Color: Brown.
• Shoe Size: Not Available.

Family and Relationship

• Father (Dad): Ken Hunt.
• Mother: Patty Hunt.
• Siblings (Sister): Kerry Lynn Sprick.
• Marital Status: Married.
• Wife/Spouse: Married to Leila Murray.
• Dating / Girlfriend: Not Applicable.
• Children: None.

Net Worth and Salary

• Net Worth: $250 Thousand.
• Salary: Not Available.
• Source of Income: Actor, Musician.

Career

Patrick was spotted as a kid by a talent agent when he was out for a photoshoot. He immediately started getting offers for different brands in commercial advertisements. Within a few months, he had roles on television and made his debut in 1961 with a small role in the series’ The Detectives.’ His next appearance came as’ Billy Davis’ in the movie’ The Two Little Bears.’

Over the next few years, he made guest appearances on a number of TV shows such as Ben Casey,” Alcoa Premiere,” The Untouchables,” General Hospital,” Death Valley Days,’ and’ My Favorite Martian.’ He received the role of’ Greg Howard’ in the comedy series’ The Real McCoys’ in 1963.

In the penultimate season of the show, Patrick appeared in seven episodes. He also appeared as’ Gordon Dearing / Elmore Crocker’ in the comedy-drama series’ My Three Sons.’ He was chosen in 1964 for a role that would later define his career.

Patrick was picked in the television series’ The Munsters’ for the role of’ Eddie Munster,’ a werewolf and the only child of the lead characters Herman and Lily Munster. He appeared after the pilot episode in which Happy Derman played the role of’ Eddie Munster.’ The show included Fred Gwynne, Yvonne De Carlo, Al Lewis, Beverley Owen, and Pat Priest.

His performance in the show became popular among the audience, and he began to attach himself to his on-screen identity. From the show, he became very close to Yvonne De Carlo and Al Lewis, with the latter becoming one of his better friends. He received offers to play small roles on television as well as in films after his successful tenure on the show.

He appeared as’ Mark’ in the comedy-drama series’ Lidsville’ and later appeared in’ Macabre Theatre’ with the recurring role of Eddie Munster.’ Patrick has appeared in many films since 2003, such as’ Kitaro’s Graveyard Gang,” It Came from Trafalgar,” Young Blood: Evil Intentions,’ and’ Zombie Dream.’

My Three Sons

My Three Sons is an American sitcom. The series ran from 1960 to 1965 on ABC and moved to CBS until the end of its run on April 13, 1972. He appeared in the comedy-drama series ‘My Three Sons’ as Gordon Dearing.

Eddie Munster

Eddie Munster on the CBS sitcom The Munsters is a fictional character. Butch Patrick portrayed him in all episodes of the original series except the pilot. Eddie’s role was initially depicted in the pilot episode by child actor Happy Derman before Patrick was eventually chosen from hundreds of boys for the part Jason Marsden later played in The Munsters Today.

Lidsville

Patrick appeared as Mark on the ABC Saturday morning series Lidsville from 1971 to 1973.

Cancer

In May 2011, Patrick revealed that he had been diagnosed with prostate cancer. He said the disease was detected early, and he appeared to be positive about the prognosis. “When you catch it early, there is a better chance of survival. I’m told that I have a 90% chance of recovery and another 20 years to live.” He said in an interview.

Movies

• Munster, Go Home! (1966)
• Mockingbird Lane (2012)
• The Phantom Tollbooth (1970)
• Here Come the Munsters (1995)
• The Two Little Bears (1961)
• The Young Loner (1968)
• Way Down Cellar

TV Shows

• The Munsters (1964 – 1966)
• Lidsville (Since 1971)
• Star Dates (2002 – 2003)
• TV Land Confidential (2005 – 2007)
• Property Horrors
• 100 Greatest Kid Stars (Since 2005)
• Medical Magic