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Eddie Eckstein (Edwin Richard Eckstein) was born on 29 November, 1939 in Johannesburg, South Africa, is a South African musician and television personality. Discover Eddie Eckstein's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 84 years old?
| Popular As |
Edwin Richard Eckstein |
| Occupation |
Musician, Comedian and Actor |
| Age |
84 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Sagittarius |
| Born |
29 November, 1939 |
| Birthday |
29 November |
| Birthplace |
Johannesburg, South Africa |
| Nationality |
South Africa
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Eddie Eckstein Height, Weight & Measurements
At 84 years old, Eddie Eckstein height not available right now. We will update Eddie Eckstein's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Eddie Eckstein's Wife?
His wife is Marie Eckstein
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Marie Eckstein |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
John, Simone, Christopher |
Eddie Eckstein Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Eddie Eckstein worth at the age of 84 years old? Eddie Eckstein’s income source is mostly from being a successful Musician. He is from South Africa. We have estimated Eddie Eckstein's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Musician |
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Timeline
Eddie Eckstein (born 29 November 1939) is a South African-born musician, comedian, film, television and theatre actor and is best known for his performances in the band The Bats.
Eddie Eckstein was born in Bezuidenhout Valley, Johannesburg on 29 November 1939.
He was schooled at Marist Brothers College in the suburb of Observatory and after completing his matric he sought employment in Barclays Bank.
In addition to day work in the bank, his nights were taken up as a band drummer and vocalist.
He would be a member of a number of South African bands in the early sixties such as the Al Willox Quartet, Flippie van Vuuren Band and the Jimmie Rayson Combo.
His career, starting in the 1960s, spans five decades.
After hearing The Beatles in Bulawayo, Rhodesia, he realised that this new music style was the future of music and on returning to Johannesburg, he met with Paul Ditchfield and formed the band The Bats in 1964.
The group's first single, "All I Got", went to number 1 on both Springbok Radio and LM Radio.
Eckstein would also perform a Paul Ditchfield composition at the 1972 Tokyo Song Competition with the song, "Oh God It’s Beautiful", reaching the finals.
When television first started in South Africa in 1976, a comedy show ran on the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) called Biltong & Potroast which pitched South African- and British-born comedians against each other for points given for the best jokes.
The show would run for five years on television.
The Bats would break up in 1981 and the members pursue their own careers, but they reformed in 2000.
In the late seventies, he would briefly manage a Johannesburg based all-girl group, Pantha, whose lead singer was PJ Powers.
He would also star opposite Clive Scott and Annabel Linder in the South African family comedy Oh George in 1981.
He was a celebrity host on the television Telly Fun Quiz in 1990s with quiz master Martin Bailie on the SABC.
He has appeared in a number of South African theatre productions during his long career including I Love My Wife, Little Shop of Horrors, Pyjama Tops, Not Now Darling, Grin and Bear It and What about Love.
Eckstein starred in a revived version as a theatre show in 2010 which would feature four of the original stars.
In July 2012, Eckstein was nominated for an Audience Choice award at the second annual Comics' Choice awards held at Montecasino resort, in Johannesburg but lost out to Sifiso Nene.
In 2014, Eckstein took part in a musical performance with other well-known performers such as Bobby Angel and Billy Forrest called The Two Cowboys, covering South African music over four decades and featuring country, rock, pop, duets and comedy.
