Buddy Ebsen | |
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 Ebsen (left) as Barnaby Jones, with Lee Meriwether (1973) | |
| Born | Christian Ludolf Ebsen Jr.[1] April 2, 1908 Belleville, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | July 6, 2003 (aged 95) Torrance, California, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Rollins College, University of Florida |
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| Years active | 1928–1999 |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouses | Ruth Cambridge
(m. 1936; div. 1942)Nancy Wolcott
(m. 1945; div. 1985)Dorothy Knott (m. 1985) |
| Children | 7, including Kiki |
| Relatives | Vilma Ebsen (sister) |
Buddy Ebsen (born Christian Ludolf Ebsen Jr.;[1] April 2, 1908 – July 6, 2003), also known as Frank "Buddy" Ebsen,[2] was an American actor and dancer. One of his most famous roles was as Jed Clampett in the CBS television sitcom The Beverly Hillbillies (1962–1971); afterwards he starred as the title character in the television detective drama Barnaby Jones (1973–1980).[3]
Originally a dancer, Ebsen began his film career in Broadway Melody of 1936. He also appeared as a dancer with child star Shirley Temple in Captain January (1936). He was cast to appear in The Wizard of Oz (1939), originally as the Scarecrow, and before filming began, his role was changed to the Tin Man. He fell seriously ill during filming due to the aluminum dust in his makeup and was forced to drop out. He appeared with Maureen O'Hara in They Met in Argentina (1941) and June Havoc in Sing Your Worries Away (1942). In Breakfast at Tiffany's (1961), he portrayed Doc Golightly, the much older husband of Audrey Hepburn's character. Before his starring role in The Beverly Hillbillies, Ebsen had a successful television career, the highlight of which was his role as Davy Crockett's sidekick, George Russell, in Walt Disney's Davy Crockett miniseries (1953–54).
- ^ a b "Ebsen Viewed Fame As A Long Shot". Orlando Sentinel. November 9, 2005. Archived from the original on December 24, 2013. Retrieved November 4, 2013.
- ^ Ebsen apparently joined the Screen Actors Guild using this name on February 13, 1937.Yaros, Valerie. "Early Members, 1933 – 1937: Frank "Buddy" Ebsen". SAG History. Archived from the original on March 7, 2005. Retrieved December 10, 2018.
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