Elissa Hirsch: Where is Judd Hirsch's ex-wife now?

Elissa Hirsch is the first wife of iconic American actor, Judd Hirsch. Elissa Hirsch’s ex-husband is also well known for his career in theatre and for his roles in films such as Ordinary People, Running on Empty, Independence Day, A Beautiful Mind, Independence Day: Resurgence, Uncut Gems, and The Fabelmans. He became a household name with his portrayal of the level-headed Alex Reiger on the sitcom classic, “Taxi”. Aside from being a screen darling, Judd Hirsch is also a family man who has been married twice. Who is Judd Hirsch’s ex-wife, Elissa?

Elissa Hirsch: Bio Summary

Full NameElissa Hirsch
famous asEx-wife of Judd Hirsch
AgeN/A
Date of BirthN/A
Place of Birth United States of America
Zodiac signN/A
NationalityAmerican
EthnicityCaucasian
Children Alex Hirsch
spouse Judd Hirsch (m. 1963–1967)

Who is Judd Hirsch’s ex-wife?

Elissa Hirsch came into the limelight after she tied the knot with the famous movie star. There isn’t much information available regarding her date and exact place of birth. There isn’t much information about her parents and close relative either. However, her birth name was Elisa Sadaune. Her ex-husband on the other hand was born and raised in the Bronx, New York, by her parents Sally (née Kitzis) and Joseph Sidney Hirsch.

Judd Hirsch’s first wife was Elisa Hirsch. The former lovers walked down the aisle in 1963, but little is known about their marriage because it was so long ago and they were very private about their lives. Elisa is not in the industry [her profession is unknown], so her life has remained out of the spotlight.

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After exchanging their vows in a beautiful wedding ceremony, Judd and Elisa’s marriage was blessed with one child three years later: a son named Alex Hirsch in 1966. A year after the birth of their son, things started falling apart for the couple and they eventually ended their marriage in 1967.

Elissa Hirsch and Judd Hirsch’s son Alex is a music producer who has three credits according to his IMDb page. During a 2009 interview, the  Independence Day: Resurgence actor revealed that he knew his first son was musically gifted with a “strange ability” when he was quite young and he is not surprised as things have turned out.

Where is Elissa Hirsch now?

After Elissa Hirsch and her husband’s marriage came to an end, she totally went out of the limelight. According to Everloved, Elisa Christina Sadaune Passed away at 89 years old, on December 12th, 2020 in Tarzana, CA. She is survived by her loving son, Alex, and her best friends Priscilla and Dawn. After his marriage to Elissa Sadaune ended, the actor met and married Bonnie Sue Chalkin between 1992 and 2005.

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According to Hollywoodlife Judd is currently married to actress Kathryn Danielle, although it’s not clear when exactly they got hitched. Judd’s current wife, Danielle is also an actor and has been on the screens since 1990. She is still active in the industry and has some credits to her name including Superior Donuts (2017), Mr. Robot (2015), and Notes on an Appearance (2018). Danielle’s career has consisted chiefly of roles in television shows and short films.

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Elissa Hirsch’s ex-husband has twice won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series, twice won the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play, won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Television Series Musical or Comedy, and was nominated twice for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performances in Ordinary People (1980) and The Fabelmans (2022), the longest gap between Academy Award nominations in history.

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