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Charlie Hodge(1934-2006)

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Charlie first met Elvis in 1955 backstage at the Ellis Auditorium in Memphis, TN. where Charlie was performing with his gospel quartet, "The Foggy River Boys". He befriended him in the Army and would continue working for Elvis for 17 years until Elvis's death. In his time working with Elvis he became Elvis's closest friend, confidant, sideman, vocal coach, member of the Memphis Mafia, he sang harmony for Elvis, and was his stage manager.
BornDecember 14, 1934
DiedMarch 3, 2006(71)
BornDecember 14, 1934
DiedMarch 3, 2006(71)
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Elvis: That's the Way It Is (1970)
Elvis: That's the Way It Is
7.9
  • Self - Musician(as Charley Hodge)
  • 1970
Kurt Russell in Elvis (1979)
Elvis
6.9
TV Movie
  • Charlie Hodge
  • 1979
Elvis Presley in Elvis: The Comeback Special (1968)
Elvis: The Comeback Special
8.9
TV Special
  • Self, Elvis Presley's backup musician(as Charles Hodge)
  • 1968
Elvis: Aloha from Hawaii - Rehearsal Concert (1973)
Elvis: Aloha from Hawaii - Rehearsal Concert
8.8
TV Special
  • Self - Band Member
  • 1973

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Actor



  • Kurt Russell in Elvis (1979)
    Elvis
    6.9
    TV Movie
    • Charlie Hodge
    • 1979
  • Elvis Presley in Charro! (1969)
    Charro!
    5.6
    • Mexican Peon (uncredited)
    • 1969
  • Elvis Presley and Nancy Sinatra in Speedway (1968)
    Speedway
    5.5
    • Guitarist (uncredited)
    • 1968
  • Elvis Presley, Joan Blondell, Thomas Gomez, Katy Jurado, and Burgess Meredith in Stay Away, Joe (1968)
    Stay Away, Joe
    4.5
    • Guitar Player (uncredited)
    • 1968
  • Elvis Presley in Clambake (1967)
    Clambake
    5.6
    • Mr. Hayward's Barber (uncredited)
    • 1967

Additional Crew



  • Kurt Russell in Elvis (1979)
    Elvis
    6.9
    TV Movie
    • technical advisor
    • 1979

Soundtrack



  • Erhart Hartmann in Kupetzky (2006)
    Kupetzky
    7.5
    TV Series
    • writer: "You'll Be Gone" (uncredited)
    • 2006

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Elvis: That's The Way It is
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Elvis: That's The Way It is

Personal details

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  • Alternative names
    • Charles Hodge
  • Height
    • 5′ 3″ (1.60 m)
  • Born
    • December 14, 1934
    • Decatur, Alabama, USA
  • Died
    • March 3, 2006
    • Knoxville, Tennessee, USA(lung cancer)
  • Other works
    Biography: "Me 'n' Elvis", 1988.
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Portrayal

Did you know

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  • Trivia
    He met Presley when they served in the Army. After their service Hodge worked with Presley and lived at Graceland for 17 years.
  • Nickname
    • Slewfoot

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