Vince Edwards Net Worth
Vincent Edward has been part of the Boilermakers team since 2017. An avid sports fan, Vincent follows all of the latest trends closely. Vincent’s life path number 9 indicates an eagerness for learning new experiences.
Edwards first appeared in 1951’s Mister Universe but became better-known through his portrayal of Ben Casey on television series Ben Casey (where he also directed some episodes).
Early Life and Education
Edwards continued acting after Ben Casey ended, though not with the same success as in television; due to his passion for gambling he would often abandon film sets mid-shooting to attend racetracks; furthermore his directorial career never flourished either.
Born Vincent Edward Zoino in Brooklyn on July 9, 1928, Vincent Edward Zoino initially considered himself to be more of an athlete than an actor. However, due to his acting talent and impressive physique he caught the attention of talent scouts and was quickly cast as neurosurgeon Dr. Ben Casey on television show Ben Casey from 1961-66; also appearing as Major Cliff Bricker in 1968 war film The Devil’s Brigade as well as being cast in sci-fi film Space Raiders with four wives over his lifetime.
Professional Career
Edwards studied drama at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts before appearing on New York stages and making his film debut with Mister Universe (1951). However, it was his starring role on Ben Casey which brought him national renown.
He directed multiple episodes during its six year run. Additionally, he has appeared in other television series and movies.
Edwards has amassed an impressive fortune throughout his career. Currently he earns $5.000 weekly as the star of Ben Casey and benefits from its merchandise deals. Rumor has it that Edwards may be involved with Purdue University volleyball player Sam Epenesa but they prefer keeping their relationship private rather than draw media attention into their private matters.
Achievement and Honors
Early success led him to Ohio State University on scholarship. There, he joined their national championship swimming team and in his spare time enjoyed jogging, attending gym classes, spending time with family and friends as well as jogging.
Edwards also ventured into music, releasing six single albums and performing in sold-out shows. Additionally, he appeared in various television series as an actor or voiced animated characters such as Centurions.
He has the Life Path number 9 which signifies his eagerness for new experiences and learning opportunities. An avid runner with a personal best time of 1:40. He enjoys eating baked spaghetti and cheesecake as well as listening to rap, hip hop, R&B, gospel.
Personal Life
Vince Edwards prefers to keep his personal life private. He never speaks publicly about his relationship status or past affairs, preferring instead to focus on his acting career and avoid media scrutiny.
He is an endearing and charming individual who spends his free time with family. Additionally, he enjoys joining his dad at the gym. Additionally, baking spaghetti and cheesecake as his go-to meals while snacking on Ben & Jerry’s Half Baked is his preferred ice cream flavor.
Born Vincent Edward Zoino to Italian immigrants in Brooklyn, New York, Edwards showed early talent for acting and studied at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. Additionally, he became high school swimming champion, earned an athletic scholarship at Ohio State University and even made it as far as qualifying for Olympic trials before an appendicitis surgery prematurely ended his Olympic dreams.
Net Worth
Vince Edwards currently has an estimated net worth of $5 Million. He earned this amount through his work as the star of Ben Casey as well as playing Major Cliff Bricker in The Devil’s Brigade from 1968. Additionally, Vince played Space Raiders.
He studied at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, but it was his television work that established him as an iconic figure in Hollywood. Due to the show’s immense success, invitations from parties and musters filled with Hollywood power players were sent his way; most were turned down except professional events such as Screen Writers Guild dinners.
He was one of seven siblings and shared his birth with twin brother. Possessing an emotive vocal talent, he recorded half a dozen albums for Decca records.
