Buddy Ebsen, also known as Frank Buddy, is an acclaimed American actor and dancer who enjoyed a long and successful career in the entertainment industry.
He is perhaps best known for his iconic portrayal of Clampett family patriarch Jed Clampett on the beloved CBS sitcom. beverly hill people. Ebsen’s endearing and comedic performance as the waterless millionaire made the show a beloved classic.
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- Full name: Buddy Ebsen
- Stage name: Frank Buddy
- Date of birth: April 2, 1908
- Date of death: July 6, 2003 (95 years old)
- Birthplace: Belleville, Illinois, USA
- Nationality: United States
- Occupation: Singer
- Height: 1.92m
- Parents: Christian Ludolph Ebsen Sr. and Frances Ebsen
- Siblings: Velma Ebsen, Leslie Ebsen, Helga Ebsen and Norma Ebsen
- Spouses: Ruth Cambridge (1933–1945), Nancy Wolcott McKeown (1945–1985), and Dorothy Knott (1945–1985) Knott, 1985–married 2003)
- Children: Elizabeth Ebson, Alex Ebson, Suzanne Ebson, Cathy Ebson, Bonnie Ebson, Kirsten Ebson and Dustin Ebson Absen
- Relationship: Married
- Net worth: $6 million
early life and education
Buddy Ebsen was born on April 2, 1908 in Belleville, Illinois, USA. He was survived by his parents, Christian Rudolf Ebson, Sr. and Frances Ebson, and his four siblings: Velma Ebson, Leslie Ebson, Helga Ebson and Raised by Norma Ebson. Ebsen graduated from Orlando High School and identifies as white and Christian.
Profession
Ebsen’s career took a major leap in the 1930s when he signed a contract with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. During this time, he appeared in several films, including 1936 broadway melody, 1938 broadway melody, captain januaryand Born for dance.
One of his most memorable roles was Scarecrow The Wizard of Oz. However, an allergic reaction to aluminum makeup forced him to resign, and the role was given to Ray Bolger. Ebsen was subsequently cast as the Tin Man, a role that showcased his physical acting and iconic songs, if i have a heart.
His television career skyrocketed with his role as Jed Clampett in “Jed Clampett.” beverly hill peoplewhich aired from 1962 to 1971. Ebsen’s portrayal of a backwoods millionaire made him a beloved television icon. He continued his success with the detective series barnaby jonesHe further cemented his place in television history playing a seasoned private detective on the show from 1973 to 1980.
Awards and nominations
- golden boot award
- Hollywood Walk of Fame
- St. Louis Walk of Fame
- tv land award
- Photography Award
social media
Buddy Ebsen does not have a social media account.
personal life
Buddy Ebsen was married three times. His first marriage was to Ruth Cambridge in 1933; they divorced in 1945. They had two daughters: Elizabeth Ebsen and Alix Ebsen.
[In1945AbsonmarriedNancyWolcottMcKeon;theirmarriagelasteduntil1985Theyhavefivechildren:SuzanneEbsonCathyEbsonBonnieEbsonKirstenEbsonandDustinEbsonEbson’sthirdmarriagewastoDorothyKnottin1985andtheyremainedmarrieduntilEbson’sdeathin2003[1945年，艾卜森与南希·沃尔科特·麦基翁结婚，他们的婚姻一直持续到1985年。他们育有五个孩子：苏珊娜·艾卜森、凯茜·艾卜森、邦妮·艾卜森、基尔斯滕·艾卜森和达斯汀·艾卜森。艾布森的第三次婚姻是在1985年与多萝西·诺特(DorothyKnott)结婚，他们一直保持着婚姻关系，直到艾布森于2003年去世。
film chronology
- The Wizard of Oz (1939)
- 1938 broadway melody (1938)
- Born for dance (1936)
- captain january (1936)
- banjo on my knees (1936)
net worth
At the time of his death in 2003, Buddy Ebsen had a net worth of $6 million, accumulated during his long career as an actor, dancer, writer, and producer. His contributions to stage, screen and television have cemented his status as a versatile and beloved performer.
