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Also known as Christian Ludolf Ebsen, Jr., Christian Rudolph Ebsen, Jr.

American actor and dancer (1908-2003)

Person · Open Library

Born
1908
Died
2003
Works
8

Top works

  • Sizzling Cold Case
  • Sizzling cold case
  • Holiday TV classics
  • Christmas treats
  • The other side of Oz

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Music · MusicBrainz

Type
Person
Gender
Male
Origin
United States
Active from
1908-04-02
Active to
2003-07-06

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Listeners · Last.fm

Listeners
1,411
Total plays
4,322

Tags

countryamerican

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Authority record · VIAF

Lifespan
1908–2003
Nationality
US
Role / Field
Actor, Tancerze amerykanscy, Aktorzy amerykanscy, Actors, Taniec, Film
Language
eng
Gender
Male

Recorded by 15 libraries

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Key facts

Born
Christian Ludolf Ebsen Jr. , ( 1908-04-02 ) April 2, 1908, Belleville, Illinois , U.S.
Died
July 6, 2003 (2003-07-06) (aged 95), Torrance, California , U.S.
Resting place
Pacific Crest Cemetery, Redondo Beach, California , U.S.
Alma mater
Rollins College , University of Florida
Occupations
Actor singer dancer comedian
Years active
1928–1999
Political party
Republican
Spouses
Ruth Cambridge ​ ​ ( married</span>"}]]}'>m. 1936 ; divorced</span>"}]]}'>div. 1942 ) ​ Nancy Wolcott ​ ​ ( married</span>"}]]}'>m. 1945 ; divorced</span>"}]]}'>div. 1985 ) ​ Dorothy Knott ​ ( married</span>"}]]}'>m. 1985 ) ​
Children
7, including Kiki
Relatives
Vilma Ebsen (sister)

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Encyclopedic overview

Buddy Ebsen (born Christian Ludolf Ebsen Jr.; April 2, 1908 – July 6, 2003), was an American actor and dancer, widely known for his role as Jed Clampett in the CBS television sitcom The Beverly Hillbillies (1962–1971) as well as his title role in the television detective drama Barnaby Jones (1973–1980). Also known as Frank "Buddy" Ebsen.

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, but 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).

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