How Old is Eddie from Stranger Things and Does He Die?

Eddie from Stranger Things was in his late teens. Though his age was not explicitly stated, we believe he was between the ages of 17 and 20. We deduce this from the fact that he failed his final year of high school multiple times.

Despite making his debut on the show in season 4, Eddie was quick to become a fan favorite. It was therefore heartbreaking when he died in the 9th episode of the same season he made his debut. His death was one of the major highlights of the season.

Who is Eddie in Stranger Things?

Eddie is a flunking student at Hawkins High School where he is the head of the local D&D club – the Hellfire Club. He has very long hair, and this earned him the nickname long-haired freak.

A nerd who is very good at Dungeons and Dragons, Eddie was brought up by his uncle in a trailer park. He is a big fan of rock music and plays the electric guitar in a band.

Who Plays Eddie in Stranger Things?

British actor Joseph Quinn plays Eddie in Stranger Things. Quinn was born in 1993 in South London, which is where he also grew up. He was a natural-born performer right from an early age and started featuring in plays while he was in school. He continued acting all through his primary and secondary schools, the latter of which he attended on a bursary for the drama program.

The prestigious London School Of Dramatic Arts was the next place where Quinn honed his skills. He took part in several theatrical productions before graduating in 2015. The following year, he played Arthur Havisham in the BBC One drama, Dickensian. Other projects he appeared in include Les Miserable, Small Axe, Strike, Catherine The Great, Howard’s End, Time Wasters, Game Of Thrones, Overlord, and Makeup.

Stranger Things proved to be his breakthrough and he is set to feature in box office hits such as the Gladiator sequel and A Quiet Place: Day One.

How Old is Eddie from Stranger Things?

Eddie is between 17 to 20 years old in Stranger Things. While some place his age at the normal age for high school graduates, which is 18 years old, others point out that he is older. One of his Hellfire Club members once pointed out that he was graduating late in 1986 as it was supposed to be two years earlier, i.e., 1984.

This makes him older and puts his age at 20. Eddie’s age makes him one of the older kids at school, but he is definitely young at heart and gets along superbly with his peers most of the time.

Key Facts About Eddie from Stranger Things

Full Name Edward “Eddie” Munson
Portrayed By Joseph Quinn
First Appearance Stranger Things Season 4, Episode 1
Role Leader of the Hellfire Club, Dungeon Master, and a Hawkins High outcast
Personality Quirky, rebellious, and fiercely loyal; a fan of heavy metal and Dungeons & Dragons
Key Relationships Friends with Dustin Henderson, Mike Wheeler, Lucas Sinclair, and the Hellfire Club
Significance Wrongly accused of murders in Hawkins, central to uncovering Vecna’s plan
Fate Dies in Season 4, Episode 9 (The Piggyback) while protecting his friends
Cause of Death Attacked and fatally wounded by Demobats while luring them away to save the group
Heroic Moment Plays Metallica’s “Master of Puppets” in the Upside Down as a distraction
Legacy Remembered as a misunderstood hero; Dustin shares Eddie’s bravery with his uncle
Fan Reception Loved by fans for his charisma, courage, and ultimate sacrifice in the series

 

What is Joseph Quinn’s Age Compared to Eddie’s Age in Stranger Things?

There is an age gap of around 8 to 10 years between Joseph Quinn and the Eddie character Quinn played in Stranger Things.

Born in 1993, Quinn is 32 years old. This means that when he was filming Stranger Things in 2021, he was 28 years old, and when the series premiered in 2022, he was 29 years old. Eddie, on the other hand, was estimated to be between 17 and 20 years old.

This age 8 to 10-year age gap didn’t bother Quinn as he was able to do a good job. He lost some weight to look younger and perfected his American accent to nail the role. He was hands down one of the breakthrough and most notable performances of the 4th season of Stranger Things, and he received multiple accolades. He won the Best Breakthrough Performance Award at the 2023 MTV Movie & TV Awards. He was also named in the GQ Class of 2022.

How Tall is Joseph Quinn?

Joseph Quinn’s height is 5 feet 10 ¾ inches or 180 cm. This places him slightly above average height. The average height of British men is 5 feet 10, which makes Quinn ¾ inch taller than his male compatriots. He fares slightly better across the pond. The average height of American men is 5 feet 9 inches which makes Joseph Quinn one and ¾ inches taller than the average American man.

Joseph Quinn is also taller than most of his Stranger Things cast, including the actors that portray his pals Mike Wheeler, Lucas Sinclair, and Dustin Henderson. Henderson is portrayed by Gaten Matarrazzo, who is 5 feet 5 inches tall, making Quinn five and ¾ inches taller.

The 5 feet 8 inches tall Caleb McLaughlin portrays Lucas Sinclair and is two and ¾ inches shorter than Joseph Quinn. Last but not least is Mike Wheeler, who Finn Wolfhard portrays. Wolfhard is 5 feet 10, meaning that Joseph Quinn is less than an inch taller than him.

How Does Eddie Die in Stranger Things?

Eddie was killed by bats. He died while he was trying to clear his name after he was thought to be behind the death of several people in the city, including Chrissy who died in his trailer.

A monster named Vecna was behind the killings and mysterious happenings in the city of Hawkins. Eddie and his friends knew this and hatched a plan to destroy the monster. Because Vecna lived in an enclosure filled with bats, Eddie volunteered to draw them out. They were initially successful but the bats came back and Eddie sacrificed his life so that he could lure the bats away while others burned Vecna.

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