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What Is Butch Patrick’s Net Worth?
Butch Patrick, the former child actor famously known for his role as Eddie Munster on the classic TV series “The Munsters,” has an estimated net worth of $250,000. This figure reflects his career in entertainment, starting from a young age and evolving through various roles and appearances over the years.
Early Career and “The Munsters” Era
Butch Patrick began his acting career at the young age of seven. In 1961, he made his first appearances in television series *The Detectives* and the movie *The Two Little Bears*. In 1963, he starred in the TV series *The Real McCoys* as Greg. He starred as Mark in the series *Lidsville* in 1971 and had a recurring role as Gordon Dearing in *My Three Sons* from 1962 to 1971. His breakthrough role came with “The Munsters” (1964-1966) where he played Eddie Munster. According to TV Insider, Patrick’s weekly salary never rose above $650 for his role as Eddie Munster, and his contract with Universal did not include residuals for syndication reruns, which was standard practice at the time.
Post-“Munsters” Career and Earnings
After “The Munsters,” Butch Patrick continued to work in the entertainment industry, although he didn’t reach the same level of fame. He appeared in other TV shows such as “I Dream of Jeannie,” “The Monkees,” and “Family Affair”. He played the title character in the Walt Disney Studios telefilm “The Young Loner” (1968). Patrick had a small role as a blind child in the Warner Bros. release “80 Steps to Jonah” (1969). He starred in the TV series *Macabre Theatre* in 2002 as Eddie Munster. In 1983, Patrick received some attention for the novelty single “Whatever Happened to Eddie?” recorded by Patrick and his band Eddie and the Monsters.
Besides acting, Patrick has supplemented his income through various avenues. Naija News reports that Butch Patrick makes about $30,000 a year, which includes $7,000 from sponsorships. Penn Book Center notes that he earns through memorabilia, conventions, and fan events related to “The Munsters.” Finarte mentions that an 8×10 drawing of the Munsters signed by Butch Patrick has a value of €40-€80.
Today, Butch Patrick engages with the indie movie circuit and receives scripts, contributing to the industry that once spotlighted him as a child star. He also offers consultancy services to haunted house attractions.
