James Widdoes Biography, Age, Height, Wife, Net Worth, Family
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Updated on December 28, 2025
Age, Biography and Wiki
James Widdoes is an American actor and director. He was born on November 15, 1953 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. He is 67 years old. Widdoes is best known for his role as Robert "Bobby" Budnick on the Nickelodeon series Salute Your Shorts. He has also appeared in films such as National Lampoon's Vacation, The Sure Thing, and Hot Shots! Part Deux. Widdoes has directed episodes of television series such as Two and a Half Men, My Name Is Earl, and Raising Hope. He has also directed the films Revenge of the Nerds II: Nerds in Paradise and Hot Shots! Part Deux. As of 2021, James Widdoes's net worth is estimated to be $2 million. He has earned his wealth from his successful career as an actor and director.
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| Occupation | N/A |
| Age | 70 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
| Born | 15 November, 1953 |
| Birthday | 15 November |
| Birthplace | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Nationality | United States |
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James Widdoes Height, Weight & Measurements
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Who Is James Widdoes's Wife?
His wife is Brooks Hendrie (m. 1979)
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| Parents | Not Available |
| Wife | Brooks Hendrie (m. 1979) |
| Sibling | Not Available |
| Children | Margaret Hendrie, Sumner Dickinson Widdoes, Charles Landauer Widdoes |
James Widdoes Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is James Widdoes worth at the age of 70 years old? James Widdoes’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from United States. We have estimatedJames Widdoes's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2023 | $1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2023 | Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2022 | Pending |
| Salary in 2022 | Under Review |
| House | Not Available |
| Cars | Not Available |
| Source of Income | Actor |
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Timeline
Beginning in 1998, he produced and/or directed many episodes for various television series. Some of these included Just the Ten of Us, Empty Nest, Anything But Love, Harry and the Hendersons, Boston Common, Brother's Keeper, Reba, 8 Simple Rules (For Dating My Teenage Daughter), The King of Queens, 'Til Death, Mom, and The Bill Engvall Show. He directed several episodes of Two and a Half Men during the show's first six seasons and began directing the series regularly beginning with season seven. He directed all but two episodes of the series' later six seasons.
Widdoes starred as senior student and fraternity president Robert Hoover alongside John Belushi in the 1978 film National Lampoon's Animal House as well as the 1979 TV series spin-off Delta House. He has guest starred in many TV series episodes since then, including Remington Steele, Night Court, Dave's World, and My Wife and Kids. Widdoes starred as the patriarch of the Pembroke family, Stan, in the 1984-1985 seasons of Charles in Charge.
Widdoes graduated from The Loomis Chaffee School in Windsor, Connecticut, in 1972, and is a member of their Board of Trustees. He began his acting career during college, starring in a production of The New Amen Show at the Diners Playhouse in Lexington, Kentucky, in 1974. He next attended Skidmore College in 1972 and then transferred to New York University's Tisch School of Arts, graduating in 1976 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. While in New York, he roomed with such soon-to-be famous actors as Michael O'Keefe from Caddyshack and The Great Santini. He then began performing on New York City stages in productions such as the 1977 Equity Library Theatre revival of Wonderful Town and the 1982 Broadway musical Is there life after high school? His role in this last production won him a Theatre World Award.
James Widdoes (born November 15, 1953, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania), sometimes billed as Jamie Widdoes, is an American actor and director.