Aldis Hodge

Aldis Alexander Basil Hodge was born on September 20, 1986, in Jacksonville, North Carolina. He is the son of Aldis Basil Hodge and Yolette Evangeline Richardson, both of whom served in the U.S. Marine Corps. His father is originally from St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, and his mother is from Florida. Aldis has an older brother, Edwin Hodge, who is also an actor.

Early Life and Education

Hodge grew up in New York City, where he developed an interest in the arts from a young age. He played both the clarinet and the violin as a child and continues to play the violin. Hodge attended the ArtCenter College of Design in Pasadena, California, where he studied architecture and design.

Career Beginnings

Hodge began his acting career at a young age, appearing in print ads and TV commercials. His early acting roles included a part in the Tony-winning Broadway revival of “Showboat” and a role in the film “Die Hard with a Vengeance” (1995) alongside his brother Edwin.

Breakthrough Roles

Hodge’s breakthrough role came when he was cast as Alec Hardison in the TNT series “Leverage” (2008-2012). His performance as the tech-savvy hacker earned him a dedicated fanbase and critical acclaim. He reprised this role in the revival series “Leverage: Redemption” (2021).

Major Film and TV Roles

Hodge has appeared in several notable films and TV shows. He portrayed MC Ren in the biopic “Straight Outta Compton” (2015), Levi Jackson in “Hidden Figures” (2016), and Noah in the WGN America series “Underground” (2016-2017). His role in “Hidden Figures” earned him and his castmates a Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture.

In 2020, Hodge starred as Jim Brown in the critically acclaimed film “One Night in Miami…” and played Hawkman in the DC film “Black Adam” (2022). He also voiced John Stewart / Green Lantern in the animated film “Green Lantern: Beware My Power” (2022).

Recent Work

Hodge continues to take on diverse roles in both film and television. He starred in the Showtime series “City on a Hill” (2019-2021) alongside Kevin Bacon and played the title character in the film “Brian Banks” (2018), which tells the true story of a football player who was wrongfully convicted of a crime.

Personal Life

In addition to his acting career, Hodge is a talented artist and designer. He designs luxury watches under his brand, A. Hodge Atelier, and is a self-taught horologist. He has also collaborated with painter Harmonia Rosales on a series of paintings titled "Through the Looking Glass".

Trivia and Interests

• Hodge is an avid painter and writer, often working on scripts for film and television.

• He has spoken about the need for more diversity in the watchmaking industry.

• Despite his busy career, Hodge remains dedicated to his artistic pursuits and      continues to play the violin.

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