Is Aldis Hodge Biography

Aldis Alexander Basil Hodge is an American actor, producer and watch designer who began working in entertainment as a child. He gained wider recognition as skilled computer expert Alec Hardison in Leverage before moving into major film and television roles. His best-known projects include Straight Outta Compton, Hidden Figures, One Night in Miami, Black Adam and Prime Video’s Cross. Over the years, Hodge has developed from a young supporting performer into a leading actor capable of handling drama, action and crime stories. Away from acting, he is also interested in painting, engineering, architecture and the detailed art of watchmaking.

Aldis Hodge: Age, Early Life and Quick Facts

Fact	Detail
Full Name	Aldis Alexander Basil Hodge
Date of Birth	September 20, 1986
Age	39 years old as of July 2026
Birthplace	Jacksonville, North Carolina, United States
Nationality	American
Profession	Actor, producer and watch designer
Childhood	He spent part of his early life in New York and New Jersey.
Early Acting Career	Hodge began acting as a child and appeared on Sesame Street before taking film and television roles during the 1990s.
Education and Interests	He studied design at ArtCenter College of Design and developed interests in architecture, painting, engineering and watchmaking.
Career Breakthrough	His role as Alec Hardison in Leverage brought him wider recognition and helped establish his television career.
Known For	Leverage, Cross, Black Adam, One Night in Miami and The Invisible Man
Brother	Edwin Hodge, who is also an actor

Aldis Hodge’s Wife and Family Life

Hodge is married, but he keeps his wife’s name, background and personal life away from the public spotlight. Reliable reports confirm that he shares one daughter with his wife, yet the actor does not post identifiable family photos or reveal many private details. Hodge has described his wife as a supportive partner who helps him remain present in his daughter’s life while managing a busy acting schedule.

Hodge was publicly linked to Afro-Cuban artist Harmonia Rosales in 2018, when they collaborated on an art exhibition and were reported to be dating. However, recent credible profiles do not identify Rosales as his wife, so that claim should not be presented as confirmed.

The couple’s daughter was born prematurely and spent about two months in neonatal intensive care. Hodge says fatherhood has changed his priorities and strengthened his performances as a parent on screen.

Children, Parents and Brother Edwin Hodge

Aldis Hodge has one daughter, whose name and personal details he keeps private. He has said that fatherhood changed his priorities and strengthened his understanding of family. His parents both served in the U.S. Marine Corps, while his mother supported his early acting career. Edwin Hodge is Aldis’s older brother and a fellow actor; despite common online searches, they are brothers, not twins.

Aldis Hodge Movies and TV Shows

Aldis Hodge’s movies and TV shows show a career that has grown steadily from child acting into leading dramatic and action roles. After early appearances in projects such as Die Hard with a Vengeance and Sesame Street, he became widely recognized as Alec Hardison in Leverage. He later expanded his filmography with performances in Straight Outta Compton, Hidden Figures, Brian Banks, Clemency, The Invisible Man and One Night in Miami. Hodge also entered the superhero genre as Carter Hall, better known as Hawkman, in Black Adam. On television, he earned praise for Underground, City on a Hill and Black Mirror before taking the lead as detective and forensic psychologist Alex Cross in Prime Video’s Cross. His career covers crime dramas, historical stories, thrillers and large-scale action films, allowing him to move naturally between supporting parts and major leading roles.

Best-Known Movies and Roles

Among Aldis Hodge’s best-known movies, One Night in Miami features him as football legend Jim Brown, while The Invisible Man casts him as detective James Lanier. He portrayed MC Ren in Straight Outta Compton and NASA engineer Levi Jackson in Hidden Figures. Other career highlights include the title role in Brian Banks, a supporting performance in Clemency and his superhero turn as Carter Hall, also known as Hawkman, in Black Adam.

Title	Role or Importance
One Night in Miami	Jim Brown
The Invisible Man	Detective James Lanier
Hidden Figures	Levi Jackson
Straight Outta Compton	MC Ren
Brian Banks	Brian Banks
Clemency	Anthony Woods
Black Adam	Carter Hall/Hawkman

Television Career and New Projects

Hodge’s television career includes Alec Hardison in Leverage, Noah in Underground, Decourcy Ward in City on a Hill and Jack in the Black Mirror episode “Black Museum.” He now leads Prime Video’s Cross as Alex Cross. As of July 2026, Cross Season 2 is streaming, and the series has been renewed for Season 3. He is also confirmed for Amazon MGM Studios’ upcoming Road House sequel.

Aldis Hodge as Alex Cross

Aldis Hodge plays Alex Cross, a Washington, D.C. homicide detective and forensic psychologist, in Prime Video’s crime thriller Cross. Based on characters created by bestselling author James Patterson, the series follows Cross as he studies criminal behavior, tracks dangerous killers and protects his family. Hodge gives the character a convincing mix of intelligence, authority, grief and emotional vulnerability. The role became one of his most prominent leading performances and also allowed him to work behind the scenes as an executive producer.

Cross Season 2 and Future Updates

Cross Season 2 premiered on Prime Video on February 11, 2026, and is now available to stream. Prime Video renewed the series for Season 3 on March 18, 2026, although its release date has not yet been announced.

Leverage and the Alec Hardison Role

Aldis Hodge in Leverage plays Alec Hardison, the team’s brilliant hacker and technology expert. Hardison became a fan favourite because of his humour, loyalty, confidence and relationship with Parker. In Leverage: Redemption, Hodge appears less frequently, while the story explains Hardison’s absence through international humanitarian work. He has continued to return for selected episodes, including Season 3, showing that future appearances remain possible. However, a permanent return as a full-time cast member has not been officially announced.

Watch Leverage on Official Streaming Sites

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Title	Official Streaming Link
Leverage – Original Series	Watch on Prime Video
Leverage: Redemption – Season 1	Watch on Prime Video
Leverage: Redemption – Season 2	Watch on Prime Video
Leverage: Redemption – Season 3	Watch on Prime Video
Aldis Hodge’s Official Prime Video Profile	View Aldis Hodge’s Profile

Black Adam, Hawkman and Superhero Roles

Aldis Hodge plays Carter Hall, better known as Hawkman, in Black Adam. As the confident leader of the Justice Society, Hawkman combines tactical experience, aerial combat and powerful close-range fighting. His gold-and-red armor, mechanical wings and spiked mace give the character a distinctive screen presence. Hodge also brings authority and emotional control to Hawkman’s uneasy partnership with Doctor Fate and the rest of the team. Online searches linking him to Black Panther, Green Lantern or Kang remain fan speculation rather than confirmed casting.

Aldis Hodge’s Height, Physique and Eye Rumours

Height, Weight and Fitness

Aldis Hodge is listed at 6 feet 1¼ inches, or approximately 1.86 metres. His weight changes for different roles: Hodge said he increased from roughly 185–190 pounds to around 215 pounds while preparing to play football player Brian Banks.

Workout Routine and Eye Questions

For Hawkman in Black Adam, Hodge followed intensive strength, chest and muscle-building workouts alongside diet, recovery and stunt preparation. His broader fitness approach also includes mobility and character-specific conditioning. Claims that Aldis Hodge has a glass, fake or missing eye have no reliable public confirmation, and photographs should not be used to diagnose an eye condition.

Aldis Hodge’s Awards and Net Worth

Aldis Hodge shared a SAG Award with the ensemble cast of Hidden Figures and earned further cast nominations for Straight Outta Compton and One Night in Miami. He has received critical praise for Clemency, Underground and Cross, but has not earned an individual Oscar nomination. Third-party websites estimate Aldis Hodge’s net worth at around $10 million, although his finances are not publicly confirmed.

Aldis Hodge’s Official Profiles and L Updates

For verified career news, film credits and new project announcements, readers can follow Aldis Hodge’s official Instagram and check his profiles on IMDb, Prime Video and Amazon’s entertainment site.

Platform	What You Can Find	Official or Reliable Link
Instagram	Personal posts, artwork, watchmaking and project updates	Follow @aldis_hodge
IMDb	Acting credits, filmography, photos and biography	View Aldis Hodge on IMDb
Prime Video	Movies and TV shows featuring Aldis Hodge	View his Prime Video profile
Amazon Entertainment	Official Cross news, trailers and renewal updates	Read official Cross updates

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