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Buddy Ebsen

Bio: From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Christian Ludolf "Buddy" Ebsen Jr. (April 2, 1908 – July 6, 2003) was an American actor and dancer, whose career spanned seven decades, including the role of Jed Clampett in the CBS television sitcom The Beverly Hillbillies (1962–1971) and the title character in the television detective drama Barnaby Jones (1973–1980), also on CBS
Born: Thu, Apr 02 1908
Birthplace: Belleville, Illinois, USA

Death: Sun, Jul 06 2003
Buddy Ebsen is 95 years old
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Poster of Judy Garland: By Myself
Judy Garland: By Myself
Buddy Ebsen would have been no older than
95 in Judy Garland: By Myself
as 'Self - Actor (voice)'.
Wed, Feb 25 2004
Poster of Television: The First Fifty Years
Television: The First Fifty Years
Buddy Ebsen was
90 in Television: The First Fifty Years
as 'Jed Clampett (archive footage)'.
Fri, Jan 01 1999
Poster of That's Entertainment! III
That's Entertainment! III
Buddy Ebsen was
86 in That's Entertainment! III
as '(archive footage)'.
Fri, Jul 01 1994
Poster of The Beverly Hillbillies
The Beverly Hillbillies
Buddy Ebsen was
85 in The Beverly Hillbillies
as 'Barnaby Jones'.
Fri, Oct 15 1993
Poster of Audrey Hepburn: Remembered
Audrey Hepburn: Remembered
Buddy Ebsen was
85 in Audrey Hepburn: Remembered
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Wed, Aug 11 1993
Poster of The Legend of the Beverly Hillbillies
The Legend of the Beverly Hillbillies
Buddy Ebsen was
85 in The Legend of the Beverly Hillbillies
Mon, May 24 1993
Poster of Working Tra$h
Working Tra$h
Buddy Ebsen was
82 in Working Tra$h
as 'Vandevere Lodge'.
Mon, Nov 26 1990
Poster of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: 50 Years of Magic
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: 50 Years of Magic
Buddy Ebsen was
81 in The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: 50 Years of Magic
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Tue, Feb 20 1990
Poster of James Stewart: A Wonderful Life
James Stewart: A Wonderful Life
Buddy Ebsen was
80 in James Stewart: A Wonderful Life
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Tue, Nov 22 1988
Poster of Stone Fox
Stone Fox
Buddy Ebsen was
78 in Stone Fox
as 'Grandpa'.
Mon, Mar 30 1987
Poster of That's Dancing!
That's Dancing!
Buddy Ebsen was
76 in That's Dancing!
as 'From 'Born to Dance' (archive footage)'.
Fri, Jan 18 1985
Poster of Fire on the Mountain
Fire on the Mountain
Buddy Ebsen was
73 in Fire on the Mountain
as 'John Vogelin'.
Mon, Nov 23 1981
Poster of The Return of the Beverly Hillbillies
The Return of the Beverly Hillbillies
Buddy Ebsen was
73 in The Return of the Beverly Hillbillies
as 'Jed Clampett'.
Tue, Oct 06 1981
Poster of Kraft Salutes Disneyland's 25th Anniversary
Kraft Salutes Disneyland's 25th Anniversary
Buddy Ebsen was
71 in Kraft Salutes Disneyland's 25th Anniversary
as 'Self'.
Thu, Mar 06 1980
Poster of The Paradise Connection
The Paradise Connection
Buddy Ebsen was
71 in The Paradise Connection
as 'Stuart Douglas'.
Sat, Sep 15 1979
Poster of NBC Salutes the 25th Anniversary of the Wonderful World of Disney
NBC Salutes the 25th Anniversary of the Wonderful World of Disney
Buddy Ebsen was
70 in NBC Salutes the 25th Anniversary of the Wonderful World of Disney
as 'Self'.
Wed, Sep 13 1978
Poster of The Bastard
The Bastard
Buddy Ebsen was
70 in The Bastard
as 'Benjamin Edes'.
Mon, May 22 1978
Poster of Leave Yesterday Behind
Leave Yesterday Behind
Buddy Ebsen was
70 in Leave Yesterday Behind
as 'Doc'.
Sun, May 14 1978
Poster of Smash-Up on Interstate 5
Smash-Up on Interstate 5
Buddy Ebsen was
67 in Smash-Up on Interstate 5
as 'Al Pearson'.
Mon, Feb 02 1976
Poster of The Tiny Tree
The Tiny Tree
Buddy Ebsen was
67 in The Tiny Tree
as 'Squire Badger (Narrator) (voice)'.
Sun, Dec 14 1975
Poster of That's Entertainment!
That's Entertainment!
Buddy Ebsen was
66 in That's Entertainment!
as '(archive footage)'.
Fri, Jun 21 1974
Poster of The President's Plane Is Missing
The President's Plane Is Missing
Buddy Ebsen was
65 in The President's Plane Is Missing
as 'Vice President Kermit Madigan'.
Tue, Oct 23 1973
Poster of Tom Sawyer
Tom Sawyer
Buddy Ebsen was
64 in Tom Sawyer
as 'Muff Potter'.
Fri, Mar 23 1973
Poster of The Horror at 37,000 Feet
The Horror at 37,000 Feet
Buddy Ebsen was
64 in The Horror at 37,000 Feet
as 'Glenn Farlee'.
Tue, Feb 13 1973
Poster of The Daughters of Joshua Cabe
The Daughters of Joshua Cabe
Buddy Ebsen was
64 in The Daughters of Joshua Cabe
as 'Joshua Cabe'.
Wed, Sep 13 1972
Poster of The Andersonville Trial
The Andersonville Trial
Buddy Ebsen was
62 in The Andersonville Trial
as 'Dr. John Bates'.
Sun, May 17 1970
Poster of The One and Only, Genuine, Original Family Band
The One and Only, Genuine, Original Family Band
Buddy Ebsen was
60 in The One and Only, Genuine, Original Family Band
as 'Calvin Bower'.
Fri, Apr 19 1968
Poster of Mail Order Bride
Mail Order Bride
Buddy Ebsen was
55 in Mail Order Bride
as 'Will Lane'.
Tue, Mar 10 1964
Poster of The Interns
The Interns
Buddy Ebsen was
54 in The Interns
as 'Dr. Sidney Wohl'.
Wed, Aug 08 1962
Poster of Breakfast at Tiffany's
Breakfast at Tiffany's
Buddy Ebsen was
53 in Breakfast at Tiffany's
as 'Doc Golightly'.
Fri, Oct 06 1961
Poster of Fury River
Fury River
Buddy Ebsen was
53 in Fury River
as 'Sergeant Hunk Marriner'.
Thu, Sep 14 1961
Poster of Mission of Danger
Mission of Danger
Buddy Ebsen was
51 in Mission of Danger
as 'Hunk Marriner'.
Sat, Jan 16 1960
Poster of Frontier Rangers
Frontier Rangers
Buddy Ebsen was
50 in Frontier Rangers
as 'Sergeant Hunk Marriner'.
Thu, Jan 01 1959
Poster of Disneyland: U.S.A.
Disneyland: U.S.A.
Buddy Ebsen was
48 in Disneyland: U.S.A.
as 'Self - George Russel'.
Thu, Dec 20 1956
Poster of Between Heaven and Hell
Between Heaven and Hell
Buddy Ebsen was
48 in Between Heaven and Hell
as 'Pvt. Willie Crawford'.
Thu, Oct 11 1956
Poster of Attack
Attack
Buddy Ebsen was
48 in Attack
as 'Tolliver'.
Wed, Sep 19 1956
Poster of Davy Crockett and the River Pirates
Davy Crockett and the River Pirates
Buddy Ebsen was
48 in Davy Crockett and the River Pirates
as 'George Russel'.
Wed, Jul 18 1956
Poster of Davy Crockett's Keelboat Race
Davy Crockett's Keelboat Race
Buddy Ebsen was
47 in Davy Crockett's Keelboat Race
as 'George Russel'.
Sat, Oct 15 1955
Poster of Davy Crockett, King of the Wild Frontier
Davy Crockett, King of the Wild Frontier
Buddy Ebsen was
47 in Davy Crockett, King of the Wild Frontier
as 'George Russel'.
Wed, May 25 1955
Poster of Davy Crockett at the Alamo
Davy Crockett at the Alamo
Buddy Ebsen was
46 in Davy Crockett at the Alamo
as 'George Russel'.
Wed, Feb 23 1955
Poster of Davy Crockett Goes to Congress
Davy Crockett Goes to Congress
Buddy Ebsen was
46 in Davy Crockett Goes to Congress
as 'George Russel'.
Wed, Jan 26 1955
Poster of Davy Crockett, Indian Fighter
Davy Crockett, Indian Fighter
Buddy Ebsen was
46 in Davy Crockett, Indian Fighter
as 'George Russel'.
Wed, Dec 15 1954
Poster of Night People
Night People
Buddy Ebsen was
45 in Night People
as 'M/Sgt. Eddie McColloch'.
Thu, Mar 11 1954
Poster of Red Garters
Red Garters
Buddy Ebsen was
45 in Red Garters
as 'Ginger Pete'.
Tue, Feb 09 1954
Poster of Utah Wagon Train
Utah Wagon Train
Buddy Ebsen was
43 in Utah Wagon Train
as ''Snooper' Trent'.
Sun, Oct 14 1951
Poster of Rodeo King and the Senorita
Rodeo King and the Senorita
Buddy Ebsen was
43 in Rodeo King and the Senorita
as 'Muscles Benton'.
Sun, Jul 15 1951
Poster of Thunder in God's Country
Thunder in God's Country
Buddy Ebsen was
43 in Thunder in God's Country
as 'Happy Hooper'.
Sat, Apr 07 1951
Poster of Silver City Bonanza
Silver City Bonanza
Buddy Ebsen was
42 in Silver City Bonanza
as 'Gabe Horne'.
Thu, Mar 01 1951
Poster of Under Mexicali Stars
Under Mexicali Stars
Buddy Ebsen was
42 in Under Mexicali Stars
as 'Homer Oglethorpe'.
Mon, Nov 20 1950
Poster of Sing Your Worries Away
Sing Your Worries Away
Buddy Ebsen was
33 in Sing Your Worries Away
as 'Tommy Jones'.
Fri, Mar 06 1942
Poster of Parachute Battalion
Parachute Battalion
Buddy Ebsen was
33 in Parachute Battalion
as 'Jeff Hollis'.
Fri, Sep 12 1941
Poster of They Met in Argentina
They Met in Argentina
Buddy Ebsen was
33 in They Met in Argentina
as 'Duke Ferrel'.
Fri, Apr 25 1941
Poster of The Wizard of Oz
The Wizard of Oz
Buddy Ebsen was
31 in The Wizard of Oz
as 'The Tin Man (singing voice) (uncredited)'.
Tue, Aug 15 1939
Poster of Hollywood Hobbies
Hollywood Hobbies
Buddy Ebsen was
31 in Hollywood Hobbies
as 'Self (uncredited)'.
Wed, May 03 1939
Poster of The Kid From Texas
The Kid From Texas
Buddy Ebsen was
31 in The Kid From Texas
as ''Snifty''.
Fri, Apr 14 1939
Poster of Four Girls in White
Four Girls in White
Buddy Ebsen was
30 in Four Girls in White
as 'Express, an Orderly'.
Fri, Jan 27 1939
Poster of My Lucky Star
My Lucky Star
Buddy Ebsen was
30 in My Lucky Star
as 'Buddy'.
Fri, Sep 09 1938
Poster of Yellow Jack
Yellow Jack
Buddy Ebsen was
30 in Yellow Jack
as 'Jellybeans'.
Thu, May 19 1938
Poster of The Girl of the Golden West
The Girl of the Golden West
Buddy Ebsen was
29 in The Girl of the Golden West
as 'Alabama'.
Fri, Mar 18 1938
Poster of Broadway Melody of 1938
Broadway Melody of 1938
Buddy Ebsen was
29 in Broadway Melody of 1938
as 'Peter Trot'.
Fri, Aug 20 1937
Poster of Banjo on My Knee
Banjo on My Knee
Buddy Ebsen was
28 in Banjo on My Knee
as 'Buddy'.
Fri, Dec 11 1936
Poster of Born to Dance
Born to Dance
Buddy Ebsen was
28 in Born to Dance
as ''Mush' Tracy'.
Fri, Nov 27 1936
Poster of Captain January
Captain January
Buddy Ebsen was
28 in Captain January
as 'Paul Roberts'.
Fri, Apr 17 1936
Poster of Broadway Melody of 1936
Broadway Melody of 1936
Buddy Ebsen was
27 in Broadway Melody of 1936
as 'Ted Burke'.
Wed, Sep 18 1935

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of King of the Hill
King of the Hill
Buddy Ebsen was
88+ in King of the Hill
as 'Chet Elderson (voice)'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 12 1997
Poster of Burke's Law
Burke's Law
Buddy Ebsen was
85+ in Burke's Law
as 'Louie Pike'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jan 07 1994
Poster of CBS Summer Playhouse
CBS Summer Playhouse
Buddy Ebsen was
79+ in CBS Summer Playhouse
as 'Buddy Tucker'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jun 12 1987
Poster of Finder of Lost Loves
Finder of Lost Loves
Buddy Ebsen was
76+ in Finder of Lost Loves
as 'Walter Lewis'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 22 1984
Poster of Disney Family Album
Disney Family Album
Buddy Ebsen was
76+ in Disney Family Album
as 'Narrator'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jun 09 1984
Poster of The Yellow Rose
The Yellow Rose
Buddy Ebsen was
75+ in The Yellow Rose
as 'Toat Gilmore'.
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 02 1983
Poster of Hardcastle and McCormick
Hardcastle and McCormick
Buddy Ebsen was
75+ in Hardcastle and McCormick
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 18 1983
Poster of Reading Rainbow
Reading Rainbow
Buddy Ebsen was
75+ in Reading Rainbow
as 'Himself - Narrator (voice)'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jun 06 1983
Poster of Matt Houston
Matt Houston
Buddy Ebsen was
74+ in Matt Houston
as 'Roy Houston'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 26 1982
Poster of The Critical List
The Critical List
Buddy Ebsen was
70+ in The Critical List
as 'Charles Sprague'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 11 1978
Poster of Tony Orlando and Dawn
Tony Orlando and Dawn
Buddy Ebsen was
66+ in Tony Orlando and Dawn
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Wed, Dec 04 1974
Poster of Barnaby Jones
Barnaby Jones
Buddy Ebsen was
64+ in Barnaby Jones
as 'Barnaby Jones'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 28 1973
Poster of Cannon
Cannon
Buddy Ebsen was
63+ in Cannon
as 'Barnaby Jones'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 14 1971
Poster of Alias Smith and Jones
Alias Smith and Jones
Buddy Ebsen was
62+ in Alias Smith and Jones
First Air Date
Tue, Jan 05 1971
Poster of Night Gallery
Night Gallery
Buddy Ebsen was
62+ in Night Gallery
First Air Date
Wed, Dec 16 1970
Poster of Hawaii Five-O
Hawaii Five-O
Buddy Ebsen was
60+ in Hawaii Five-O
as 'Professor Ambrose Pierce'.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 20 1968
Poster of The Carol Burnett Show
The Carol Burnett Show
Buddy Ebsen was
59+ in The Carol Burnett Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 11 1967
Poster of The Dean Martin Show
The Dean Martin Show
Buddy Ebsen was
57+ in The Dean Martin Show
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 16 1965
Poster of The Danny Kaye Show
The Danny Kaye Show
Buddy Ebsen was
55+ in The Danny Kaye Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 25 1963
Poster of Vacation Playhouse
Vacation Playhouse
Buddy Ebsen was
55+ in Vacation Playhouse
First Air Date
Mon, Jul 22 1963
Poster of The Beverly Hillbillies
The Beverly Hillbillies
Buddy Ebsen was
54+ in The Beverly Hillbillies
as 'Jed "JD" Clampett'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 26 1962
Poster of The Mike Douglas Show
The Mike Douglas Show
Buddy Ebsen was
53+ in The Mike Douglas Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Dec 11 1961
Poster of Bus Stop
Bus Stop
Buddy Ebsen was
53+ in Bus Stop
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 01 1961
Poster of Gunslinger
Gunslinger
Buddy Ebsen was
52+ in Gunslinger
First Air Date
Thu, Feb 09 1961
Poster of The Andy Griffith Show
The Andy Griffith Show
Buddy Ebsen was
52+ in The Andy Griffith Show
as 'David Browne'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 03 1960
Poster of The Barbara Stanwyck Show
The Barbara Stanwyck Show
Buddy Ebsen was
52+ in The Barbara Stanwyck Show
as 'Dr. Mark Carroll'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 19 1960
Poster of Checkmate
Checkmate
Buddy Ebsen was
52+ in Checkmate
as 'Pete O'Mara'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 17 1960
Poster of Adventures in Paradise
Adventures in Paradise
Buddy Ebsen was
51+ in Adventures in Paradise
as 'Ben Curtis'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 05 1959
Poster of Johnny Ringo
Johnny Ringo
Buddy Ebsen was
51+ in Johnny Ringo
as 'Sample'.
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 02 1959
Poster of The Twilight Zone
The Twilight Zone
Buddy Ebsen was
51+ in The Twilight Zone
as 'Jimbo Cobb'.
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 02 1959
Poster of Lock-Up
Lock-Up
Buddy Ebsen was
51+ in Lock-Up
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 28 1959
Poster of Riverboat
Riverboat
Buddy Ebsen was
51+ in Riverboat
as 'Niles Cox'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 13 1959
Poster of Bonanza
Bonanza
Buddy Ebsen was
51+ in Bonanza
as 'Cactus Murphy, Sheriff Jesse Sanders'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 12 1959
Poster of Black Saddle
Black Saddle
Buddy Ebsen was
50+ in Black Saddle
as 'Gurney Rhodes'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jan 10 1959
Poster of Rawhide
Rawhide
Buddy Ebsen was
50+ in Rawhide
as 'George Stimson'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jan 09 1959
Poster of 77 Sunset Strip
77 Sunset Strip
Buddy Ebsen was
50+ in 77 Sunset Strip
as 'Baxter Kellogg'.
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 10 1958
Poster of Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse
Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse
Buddy Ebsen was
50+ in Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 06 1958
Poster of Bronco
Bronco
Buddy Ebsen was
50+ in Bronco
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 23 1958
Poster of Northwest Passage
Northwest Passage
Buddy Ebsen was
50+ in Northwest Passage
as 'Sergeant Hunk Marriner'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 14 1958
Poster of Maverick
Maverick
Buddy Ebsen was
49+ in Maverick
as ', Nero Lyme'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 22 1957
Poster of Have Gun, Will Travel
Have Gun, Will Travel
Buddy Ebsen was
49+ in Have Gun, Will Travel
as ', Marshal Elmo Crane'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 14 1957
Poster of The Steve Allen Show
The Steve Allen Show
Buddy Ebsen was
48+ in The Steve Allen Show
as 'Self - Northwest Passage'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jun 24 1956
Poster of Tony Awards
Tony Awards
Buddy Ebsen was
47+ in Tony Awards
as 'Self - Host/Presenter/Performer, Self - Presenter, Self - Host'.
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 01 1956
Poster of Gunsmoke
Gunsmoke
Buddy Ebsen was
47+ in Gunsmoke
as 'Hannibal, Quimby, Drago'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 10 1955
Poster of Davy Crockett
Davy Crockett
Buddy Ebsen was
46+ in Davy Crockett
as 'George Russel'.
First Air Date
Wed, Dec 15 1954
Poster of The Wonderful World of Disney
The Wonderful World of Disney
Buddy Ebsen was
46+ in The Wonderful World of Disney
as ', George Russel'.
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 27 1954
Poster of Climax!
Climax!
Buddy Ebsen was
46+ in Climax!
as 'Ben, Gaffney'.
First Air Date
Thu, Oct 07 1954
Poster of Studio 57
Studio 57
Buddy Ebsen was
46+ in Studio 57
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 21 1954
Poster of General Electric Theater
General Electric Theater
Buddy Ebsen was
44+ in General Electric Theater
as 'Pa Jericho'.
First Air Date
Sun, Feb 01 1953
Poster of Omnibus
Omnibus
Buddy Ebsen was
44+ in Omnibus
First Air Date
Sun, Nov 09 1952
Poster of Chevron Theatre
Chevron Theatre
Buddy Ebsen was
43+ in Chevron Theatre
First Air Date
Fri, Jan 04 1952
Poster of Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
Buddy Ebsen was
43+ in Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
as 'Rainspout Jones'.
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 05 1951
Poster of The Ed Wynn Show
The Ed Wynn Show
Buddy Ebsen was
41+ in The Ed Wynn Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Oct 06 1949
Poster of Corky and White Shadow
Corky and White Shadow
Buddy Ebsen will be
95+ in Corky and White Shadow
as 'Sheriff Matthew Brady'.
First Air Date
Unreleased