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What Is Elden Henson’s Net Worth?
As of 2025, estimations of Elden Henson’s net worth vary significantly. While some sources cite an estimated net worth of around $500,000, others suggest a higher figure of approximately $5 million. These figures are primarily based on his earnings from a long-standing acting career in television, blockbuster franchises, and independent films.
Early Life and Career Beginnings
Elden Ryan Ratliff, known professionally as Elden Henson, was born on August 30, 1977, in Rockville, Maryland. His parents are Sayde Henson, an educator and former photographer, and George Ratliff, a former New York theater actor. Elden’s early exposure to the entertainment industry came through his family, as he has two brothers, Garette Ratliff Henson and Erick Ratliff, who are also actors. Additionally, he has a younger half-brother, Ellington Ratliff, who is a member of the band R5. Growing up in Burbank, California, Elden began his career in commercials at the age of two and secured his Screen Actors Guild (SAG) card by 1982. By the age of six, he was actively appearing in numerous commercials. His early television roles included appearances in “As the World Turns” from 1982 to 1985.
Key Roles and Career Milestones
Elden Henson’s career gained significant momentum with his role as Fulton Reed in “The Mighty Ducks” trilogy (1992-1996). He played Fulton Reed in “The Mighty Ducks” (1992), “D2: The Mighty Ducks” (1994) and “D3: The Mighty Ducks” (1996). This role led to a Young Artist Award nomination in 1993 for Outstanding Young Ensemble Cast in a Motion Picture. Following the success of “The Mighty Ducks,” Henson continued to secure roles in various films, including “The Mighty” (1998), “She’s All That” (1999), “Cast Away” (2000), “O” (2001), “Dumb and Dumberer: When Harry Met Lloyd” (2003), “The Butterfly Effect” (2004), “Lords of Dogtown” (2005), and “Jobs” (2013). He also appeared in “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1” (2014) and “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2” (2015), further solidifying his presence in major film franchises.
Television Success and “Daredevil: Born Again”
In addition to his film work, Elden Henson has achieved considerable success in television. His most notable TV role is as Foggy Nelson in the Marvel series “Daredevil,” which premiered on Netflix in 2015. Henson’s portrayal of Foggy Nelson garnered acclaim, contributing to the show’s popularity. He also reprised the role in “The Defenders” and made appearances in “Luke Cage”. Recently, Henson is reported to be receiving $202,000 per episode for “Daredevil: Born Again,” which is set to premiere on Disney+ on March 4, 2025, with nine episodes in its first season. Other cast members and their reported salaries include Charlie Cox (Matt Murdock/Daredevil), Vincent D’Onofrio (Wilson Fisk/Kingpin) who is reportedly drawing $40,000 per episode, Margarita Levieva (Heather Glenn) who is reportedly receiving $30,000 per episode, and Jon Bernthal (Frank Castle) who is reportedly receiving $350,000 per episode.
Additional Ventures and Personal Life
During his career, Elden Henson co-founded a film production company called Roulette Entertainment with fellow actor Josh Hartnett. He attended Emerson College in Boston but left after one semester to continue his acting career in California. Henson married Kira Sternbach on April 30, 2014, and they have a son named Dodger, born on July 20, 2015. Henson has also been involved in youth hockey causes, hosting hockey camps for at-risk children.
