FAMED actor Howard Hesseman and his wife, Caroline Ducrocq, were married in 1989.
Here’s everything we know about the stars’ long-standing relationship.
2
Who is Howard Hesseman’s wife Caroline Ducrocq?
Born in Paris, Caroline Ducrocq is an actress, teacher, director, and producer.
In 1971, Caroline enrolled at the NYU School of the Arts, where she later graduated with a Bachelor’s degree from the college’s theatre program.
After graduation, Caroline helped to found the Working Theatre company in New York City, alongside artistic directors Kristin Linklater, Joe Chaikin, and Peter Kass.
Working Theatre company chose to focus on the great texts of the theatre – such as Shakespeare, for example.
Caroline began teaching acting full-time in 1978, returning to her alma mater at NYU.
During her time as the first French-born faculty member on staff, Caroline continued her acting career across the theatre scene in the city and opened a private studio, Tomorrow’s Performing Artists.
She also began directing productions throughout New York, including: The Maids, The Seagull, Beckett’s Short Stories, and The Folon Exhibition.
At the start of the 1980s, Caroline helped to direct both The Tempest and Richard III at the Canadian National Theatre of Ottawa.
In 1981, Caroline moved to Los Angeles and continued to both direct and act.
She moved from theatrical productions to the big screen, taking film classes at UCLA.
How long have Caroline Ducrocq and Howard Hesseman been together?
Caroline Ducrocq and Howard Hesseman married at a private ceremony on July 22, 1989.
Prior to his marriage to Caroline, Howard was married to Catherine Maison from 1965 until 1974.
According to Married Biography, Howard and Caroline dated for around six months prior to celebrating their nuptials.
The outlet also alleges Howard was first married at some time before his marriage to Catherine, the mystery spouse and him separating around 1961.
Howard Hesseman is also rumored to have had a friendship-turned-relationship with late singer and songwriter, Janis Joplin.
Howard and Caroline never had children together, and remained married until his death in January of 2022.
What happened to Howard Hesseman?
Howard Hesseman was born on February 27, 1940 in Lebanon, Oregon.
He played DJ Dr. Johnny Fever on WKRP in Cincinnati, Captain Pete Lassard in Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment, Sam Royer on One Day at a Time, and schoolteacher Charlie Moore on Head of the Class.
The actor reportedly passed away after experiencing complications from a December 2021 colon surgery, his death being confirmed by Saturday Night Live alum and Howard’s friend, Laraine Newman, on Sunday, January 30, 2022.
“RIP Howard Hesseman,” she wrote via Twitter.
“What great times we had. Great laughs and fun going to see Etta James in Manhattan Beach and Joe Tex at The Parisian Room.”
2
What are Howard Hesseman and Caroline Ducrocq’s net worths?
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Howard Hesseman had an estimated net worth of around $5million.
Howard was nominated for multiple Primetime Emmy Awards due to his work on WKRP, once in 1980 and again in 1981.
Caroline is estimated to have a net worth on her own of around $2million.
