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John Wilden Hughes Jr. Facts: Bio, Age, Height, Weight, Family, and Net Worth

Last Updated on August 10, 2026: By Abigael

Best Known For:The film The Breakfast Club
Breakthrough:Directed and wrote defining 1980s teen films starting with Sixteen Candles in 1984

10 Quick Facts About John Wilden Hughes Jr.

  • Full Name: John Wilden Hughes Jr
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: Entertainer
  • Known For: The film The Breakfast Club
  • Date of Birth: February 18, 1950
  • Age: 76 years old
  • Place of Birth: Lansing, Michigan
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Spouse / Partner: Nancy Ludwig
  • Popular As: John Hughes

John Wilden Hughes Jr. Age

John Wilden Hughes Jr. is about 76 years old as of 2026. John Wilden Hughes Jr. was born in 1950.

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Notable Works

Notable screen roles include The Breakfast Club, Ferris Bueller's Day Off, and Home Alone.

  • Film: The Breakfast Club (Director / Writer, 1985)
  • Film: Ferris Bueller's Day Off (Director / Writer, 1986)
  • Film: Home Alone (Writer / Producer, 1990)

John Wilden Hughes Jr. Family & Relationships

John Wilden Hughes Jr is married to Nancy Ludwig.

Personal Information

  • Full Name: John Wilden Hughes Jr
  • Popular As: John Hughes
  • Gender: Male
  • Occupation: Entertainer
  • Nationality: American
  • Living Status: Deceased

Birth & Background

  • Date of Birth: February 18, 1950
  • Age: 76
  • Birthday: February 18
  • Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
  • Place of Birth: Lansing, Michigan

Family & Relationships

  • Marital Status: Married
  • Spouse / Partner: Nancy Ludwig

Net Worth & Income

  • Salary: $44,000–$438,000 (Estimated range)
  • Net Worth: $109,000–$7,613,000 (Estimated range)
  • Source of Income: Performance contracts and related creative work

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