Anecdotes

The son of a clergyman, Eldredge began his acting career with stock companies and in vaudeville, before moving on to Broadway. Under contract with Warner Brothers as a general purpose actor from 1934, he often appeared in ineffectual roles or as minor villains. From the early 1950s, he also had a busy career in television.

Became a member of the Screen Actors Guild in late 1935.

Often incorrectly billed as John Eldridge; not to be confused with British director John Eldridge (1917-1960).

Younger brother of actor George Eldredge