Edward Rudolph Mekjian

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Edward Rudolph Mekjian Wiki Biography

Edward Rudolph Mekjian was born on the 14th June 1952 in Worcester, Massachusetts, USA of American and Armenian descent. He is an actor known as Eddie Mekka, probably best recognized for starring in the role of Carmine Ragusa in the TV series “Laverne & Shirley” (1976-1983), playing Joey DeLuca in the TV series “Blansky’s Beauties” (1977), and as Mobo in the film “Love Made Easy” (2006). His acting career has been active since 1974.

So, have you ever wondered how rich Eddie Mekka is, as of early 2017? According to authoritative sources, it has been estimated that the total size of Mekka’s net worth is over $500,000, accumulated through his successful involvement in the entertainment industry as a professional actor.

Eddie Mekka was born to Mariam Mekjian, who worked as a presser, and Vaughn V. Mekjian. He spent his childhood in his hometown, where he attended Burncoat High School, from which matriculated. Right after high school he became very interested in acting, so he joined a local theater and began to perform with them. During the 1970s, he also established the Worcester County Light Opera, a local opera company where he taught young people how to sing. Soon after, he decided to move to Hollywood, California, in order to pursue further his career in the acting world.

However, his professional acting career actually began in New York in 1974, when he began to perform on Broadway in various productions, including “The Magic Show” (1974), and “The Lieutenant” (1975), for which he was nominated for a Tony Award. He got his big break on the screen in 1976, when he was selected for the role of Carmine ‘The Big Ragoo’ Ragusa in the ABC sitcom “Laverne & Shirley”, which lasted until 1983. Since then, his career has only gone upwards, as well as his net worth. During the 1970s, he also won the roles in other TV series, including the role of Joey DeLuca in “Blansky’s Beauties” (1977), and he appeared as Carmine Ragusa in “Happy Days” (1977-1979). Beside that, he also guest-starred in “The Love Boat” (1979-1982), and “Fantasy Island” (1979-1983).

However, during the 1980s and 1990s, Eddie wasn’t very active, and made only a few guest appearances in TV series and in several film titles, including “Bum Rap” (1988), “Mulberry Street” (1990), “A League Of Their Own” (1992) with Tom Hanks, and “Top Of The World” (1997), increasing his net worth.

Nevertheless, in the new millennium Mekka returned to the screen, appearing in the role of Jerry in the 2004 film “Land Of The Free?”, playing Club Manager in “Dreamgirls” (2006) starring alongside Beyoncé Knowles, Jamie Foxx, and Eddie Murphy, and as Lowell in “C Me Dance” (2009), all of which added to his net worth. Beside that, he made guest appearances in “Power Rangers Wild Force” (2002), “It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia” (2006), “ER” (2008), and “The Young And The Restless” (2011).

Most recently, he was cast as Mr. Karnofsky in “Trew Calling”, directed by Greg Robbins, and as Rabbi in “Silver Twins”, both in 2016. His net worth is certainly still rising.

When it comes to speak about his personal life, Eddie Mekka has been married to Yvonne Marie Grace since 1994; the couple has a child. Previously, he was married to actress DeLee Lively from 1983 to 1992.

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Edward Rudolph Mekjian Quick Info

Full Name Eddie Mekka
Net Worth $500,000
Date Of Birth June 14, 1952
Place Of Birth Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Height 5′ 3″ (1.6 m)
Profession Actor
Nationality American
Spouse Yvonne Grace (m. 1994), DeLee Lively (m. 1983–1992)
Parents Mariam Apkarian, Vaughn V. Mekjian
IMDB http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0577284/
Nominations Tony Award for Best Lead Actor in a Musical, Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actor in a Musical
Movies Blansky’s Beauties, Assignment Berlin, Laverne & Shirley, Beaches, A League of Their Own, Deadly Game, Dreamgirls, Stuck in the Past, C Me Dance
TV Shows Laverne & Shirley, Blansky’s Beauties

Edward Rudolph Mekjian Important Facts

  • Has been appearing in a Long Island production of “A Fiddler on the Roof” to great success. [July 2010]
  • He is currently starring in a new production of the Broadway comedy “It Had To Be You” with his Laverne & Shirley (1976) co-star, Cindy Williams. [October 2008]
  • Was nominated for Broadway’s 1975 Tony Award as Best Actor (Musical) for “The Lieutenant.”
  • Still performs a song and dance nightclub act in Las Vegas.
  • Armenian-American
  • The first time he appeared on Laverne & Shirley (1976), he danced across the screen.
  • Starred as Vince Fontaine in a production of the musical Grease [2000]

Edward Rudolph Mekjian Filmography

Title Year Status Character Role
Silver Twins 2016 completed Rabbi Actor
Trew Calling 2016/I completed Mr. Karnofsky Actor
Heaven Help Us 2014 Short Chuck Actor
Through a Mother’s Eyes 2013 Dr. Henry Myer Actor
Childrens Hospital 2012 TV Series Frankie Actor
The Young and the Restless 2011 TV Series Bud Actor
C Me Dance 2009 Lowell Actor
Pastor Greg 2008 TV Series FJ Actor
Dirty Jokes the Movie 2008 Video Actor
ER 2008 TV Series Jenkins Actor
Stuck in the Past 2007 Grandpa Actor
The Suite Life of Zack and Cody 2007 TV Series Western Director Actor
Crossing Jordan 2007 TV Series James Talbot Actor
Dreamgirls 2006 Club Manager Actor
The Last Stand 2006 Art Actor
It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia 2006 TV Series Bobby Thunderson Actor
24 2006 TV Series Ned Actor
Love Made Easy 2006 Mobo Actor
The Bold and the Beautiful 2005 TV Series Las Vegas Minister Actor
Land of the Free? 2004 Jerry Actor
Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star 2003 Eddie Mekka Actor
Power Rangers Wild Force 2002 TV Series Don Actor
Catch Me If You Can 1998 TV Movie Det. Murdoch Actor
Sunset Beach 1998 TV Series Summons Process Server Actor
The Jamie Foxx Show 1998 TV Series Danny Actor
Top of the World 1997/II Joe Burns Actor
The Big Easy 1997 TV Series Joey LaVern Actor
Weird Science 1996 TV Series Tommy Svachino Actor
Dream On 1995 TV Series Mel Actor
California Dreams 1994 TV Series Uncle Frank Actor
The Rockford Files: I Still Love L.A. 1994 TV Movie Gus Actor
Family Matters 1990-1994 TV Series Mr. Nutting / Charlie Actor
Taking the Heat 1993 TV Movie Barbaro Actor
A League of Their Own 1992 Mae’s Guy in Bar Actor
The Munsters Today 1990 TV Series Mr. Sweetzer Actor
Mulberry Street 1990 TV Movie Vincent Savoia Actor
True Blue 1989 TV Series Actor
Moonlighting 1989 TV Series Guido Viola Actor
Beaches 1988 Actor 3 Actor
Bum Rap 1988 Sammy Actor
Fantasy Island 1979-1983 TV Series Charles / Ken Jason / Johnny Detroit / … Actor
The Love Boat 1979-1982 TV Series Bert Brodie / Jason Clark / Stanley Corson / … Actor
Assignment Berlin 1982 Lightning Actor
Happy Days 1977-1979 TV Series Carmine Ragusa Actor
Greatest Heroes of the Bible 1979 TV Series Uri Actor
Blansky’s Beauties 1977 TV Series Joey DeLuca Actor
Guiding Light 1952 TV Series Grady (1992-1993) Actor
Stuck in the Past 2007 performer: “A Whale Of A Tale” Soundtrack
Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star 2003 “Child Stars on Your Television” Soundtrack
Evils of the Night 1985 performer: “That’s Alright”, “Everynight” Soundtrack
Laverne & Shirley 1976-1978 TV Series performer – 3 episodes Soundtrack
Laverne & Shirley 1977 TV Series musician – 1 episode Music Department
Laverne & Shirley 1976 TV Series choreographer – 1 episode Miscellaneous
Surge of Power: Revenge of the Sequel completed Himself Self
Entertainment Tonight 2015 TV Series Himself Self
Happy Days: 30th Anniversary Reunion 2005 TV Movie documentary Himself – Softball Team Self
Entertainment Tonight Presents: Laverne and Shirley Together Again 2002 TV Movie Himself Self
TVography: Laverne & Shirley 2001 TV Special documentary Himself Self
Hope & Gloria 1996 TV Series Himself Self
The Laverne & Shirley Reunion 1995 TV Special Himself Self
Body Language 1984 TV Series Himself Self
Match Game/Hollywood Squares Hour 1983-1984 TV Series Himself – Panelist Self
Eubie Blake: A Century of Music 1983 TV Movie Himself Self
Circus of the Stars #7 1982 TV Special documentary Himself – Performer Self
Circus of the Stars #6 1981 TV Special Himself Self
The Mike Douglas Show 1977-1979 TV Series Himself – Actor / Himself – Comedian Self
Circus of the Stars #3 1979 TV Special documentary Himself – Performer Self
Dinah! 1976 TV Series Himself Self
The 29th Annual Tony Awards 1975 TV Special Himself Self
Entertainment Tonight 2015 TV Series Himself Archive Footage