Hugh Brannum | |
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 Brannum as Mr. Green Jeans with Dancing Bear (Cosmo Allegretti) in 1960. | |
| Born | January 5, 1910 Sandwich, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | April 19, 1987 (aged 77) |
| Other names | Lumpy |
| Years active | 1951–1984 |
Hugh Brannum (January 5, 1910 – April 19, 1987) was an American vocalist, arranger, composer, and actor known for his role as Mr. Green Jeans on the children's television show Captain Kangaroo. During his days with Fred Waring and his Pennsylvanians, Brannum used his childhood nickname "Lumpy".[1]
- ^ Barron, James (April 22, 1987). "Hugh Brannum, Actor, Dies; Played Mr. Green Jeans on TV". The New York Times.