Meet Dale Russell Gudegast, Eric Braeden's Wife

Dale Russell Gudegast is the wife of Eric Braeden, a German-born American film and television actor best known for his roles as Victor Newman on the CBS soap opera, The Young and the Restless. Dale was born on 17th November 1941 and is currently 82 years old.

Dale Russell and her husband, Eric Braeden, have been married for 57 years and are still going on strong. Dale is an actress and is known for her role in the 2001 film, Holiday In The Sun. But much more than that, she is widely known for being Eric Braeden’s wife of many years. Here’s all about her and her love story with the German-born actor.

Summary of Dale Russell Gudegast’s Bio

  • Full name: Dale Suzanne Russell Gudegast
  • Gender: Female
  • Date of birth: 17th November 1941
  • Dale Russell Gudegast’s Age: 82 years old
  • Ethnicity: Swedish Marital
  • Nationality: American
  • Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
  • Sexual Orientation: Straight
  • Religion: Christianity
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Dale Russell Gudegast’s Husband: Eric Braeden
  • Dale Russell Gudegast’s Children: A son, Christian Gudegast
  • Dale Russell Gudegast’s Height in Inches: 5 feet 10 inches
  • Dale Russell Gudegast’s Height in Centimetres: 177 cm
  • Dale Russell Gudegast’s Weight: 67 kg
  • Dale Russell Gudegast’s Net worth: $800,000
  • Famous for: Being the wife of Eric Braeden

How Old is Dale Russell Gudegast and Where was She Born?

Eric Braeden’s wife was born Dale Suzanne Russell on the 17th of November 1941 in Bakersfield, a city in California, United States of America, and she is currently 82 years old. Her birth sign is Scorpio, and she is a Christian. Dale Russell is a citizen of America and she has Swedish and French ancestry. She grew up in her birthplace alongside her family.

Dale has not disclosed much information about her parents or family background. However, records show that she had a sister, Patricia Annette Olson, best known by her stage name Sigrid Valdis, who was also an actress most recognized for her role as Hilda in the TV series, Hogan’s Heroes. Sigrid sadly passed away in 2007. Another of Dale’s family member is her nephew named Scott Crane who is an actor, singer, and producer.

Eric Braeden’s wife is a high school graduate. It is not clear where she received her elementary education, but, she attended a private high school in Los Angeles, California. After high school, she decided not to further her education to college level. Instead, she became committed to following her dream of becoming a Hollywood actress.

Dale Russell Gudegast Has Been Eric Braeden’s Wife Since 1966

Dale Russell Gudegast’s marriage to Eric Braeden has indeed stood the test of time as their love story started way back in 1964. The couple met for the first time while working on the set of the 1964 TV show, Combat. This shows that Dale began working in the series but did not eventually feature in it.

Currently 92 years old, Eric Braeden is a talented actor born Hans-Jörg Gudegast on 3rd April 1931 in Bredenbek, Northern Germany. He shares the same year of birth with his wife Dale. In 1959, Eric emigrated to the United States and graduated from the University of Montana, Missoula. He is today one of the most celebrated legendary actors of his time.

Eric and Dale started building a friendship but ended up being lovers. They shortly fell in love and after a while, Eric proposed to her and she gladly said yes. Their wedding ceremony happened two years after they met, precisely on 8th October 1966 and it was a private ceremony attended by only the couple’s family members and a few close friends.

Celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary in 2006, Dale Russell’s husband shared a series of their lovely photos on Facebook and captioned them; “Through trials and tribulations our love has endured, our bonds have become stronger than ever!! Happy 40th Anniversary to Me!”

After several decades of marriage, Dale and Eric have remained in love, maintaining mutual respect. They have never been in the news for any form of scandal or controversy. Their long-lasting marriage has indeed been a source of inspiration to others, especially the younger ones who believe in marriage.

Although she keeps a very lower profile than him, Dale is very supportive of her husband and is occasionally seen beside him attending events together. The couple lives together in their luxurious mansion in Los Angeles which is reportedly worth $4.5 million and covers 5,674 square feet.

They Have One Child Together 

Dale Russell Gudegast and Eric Braeden are parents to one child; a son named Christian Gudegast. Barely four years into their marriage, on the 9th of February 1970, the couple welcomed their son who is currently 53 years old. Christian has followed in his father’s footsteps in the entertainment industry. He is an actor, producer, director, and writer.

Christian Gudegast graduated from the UCLA Film School in 1992 and started his career as a rap music-video director. Some of his popular movie appearances are A Man Apart (2003), London Has Fallen (2016), and Den of Thieves (2018). He has written several screenplays, including the films, Soldier Fortune, Beyond City Limits, A Man Apart, Pink Panther Mafia, and London Has Fallen.

Christian was born and raised in Los Angeles and that is where he currently resides with his family. He is married and has three children with his wife, making Dale and Eric grandparents.

What does Eric Braeden’s Wife Do?

Dale Russell Gudegast is an actress by profession. Although she did not practice acting in high school or engaged in any form of drama lessons, she was willing to follow her passion which she had nursed from childhood. She also has a writing career and intends to write a book about her life and marriage.

As an actress, Dale Russell Gudegast is known for her role as a chauffeur in the 2001 American comedy-crime film, Holiday in the Sun. Her early acting career information is not available and to date, Holiday in the Sun remains her only known acting credit. The film turned out to be a success, keeping Dale in the memory and hearts of its lovers.

While she did not achieve the entire fame she enjoys today for her acting career, Dale Russell at least was able to accomplish her lifelong dream of becoming an actress. Furthermore, she is also said to be a businesswoman, but, details of her business life and endeavors are currently not available.

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