Maximilian Adelbert Baer Jr., better known as Max Baer Jr., was an accomplished American entertainer with a multifaceted career career.
He is best known for his iconic portrayal of Jethro Bodine, Jed Clampett’s goofy and lovable character, on the beloved sitcom relative. “Beverly Hills Man”.
Bell followed in the footsteps of his father, heavyweight boxing champion Max Bell, and entered the entertainment industry.
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- Full name: Maximilian Adelbert Bell Jr.
- Stage name: Max Bell Jr.
- Date of birth: December 4, 1937
- Age: 86 years old
- Birthplace: Oakland, California, USA
- Nationality: United States
- Occupation: Actor
- Height: 1.93m
- Parents: Max Baer Sr. and Mary Ellen Sullivan
- Siblings: James Manny Bell and Maudie Marian Bell
- Spouse: Joanne Hill (m. 1966–1971)
- Children: None
- Relationship: Divorced
- Net worth: $50 million
early life and education
Maximilian Adelbert Baer Jr. was born on December 4, 1937 in Oakland, California, USA. He was the son of boxing champion Max Bell Sr. and Mary Ellen Sullivan. Little Bell grew up with two siblings, James Manny Bell and Maudie Marian Bell.
Bell attended christian brothers high school In Sacramento, he excelled in multiple sports, notably winning the junior championship sacramento open Two golf tournaments.
He later earned a B.A. in Business Administration santa clara universityminoring in philosophy. Bell is white and a Christian.
Profession
Max Baer Jr. began his acting career in 1960 warner bros.appearing in various TV series such as Maverick and 77 Sunset Boulevard.
His breakthrough came in 1962 when he played Jethro Bodine in the CBS sitcom beverly hill peoplein which he played Jed Clampett’s naive but lovable nephew. The character became iconic, lasting throughout the show’s nine-season run and making Bale a household name.
back beverly hill people After 1971 ended, Bale faced the challenge of genre choice, leading him to turn his attention to filmmaking and directing. He wrote, produced and starred in the successful film Macon County Line (1974), was a box office hit, earning over $30 million on a limited budget.
This success was followed by other projects including billy joe carol (1976), which he directed and produced, further demonstrated his versatility behind the camera.
Despite Bell’s early success, his acting opportunities have dwindled since. beverly hill peoplebut he continued to work sporadically in television and film until his retirement. He is best known for his role as Jethro Bodine and is believed to be the last surviving main cast member of the show following the death of Donna Douglas in 2015.
social media
- Instagram account: @maxbaer5
- Facebook account: Max Baer Jr.
personal life
Max Baer Jr. and Joanne Kathleen Hill were married from 1966 until their divorce in 1971. During this time, Bell did not have any children. Bell said in interviews that he felt he didn’t have the ability to be the kind of father his father was to him.
He seemed to feel that he could not live up to his father’s example and therefore chose not to have children.
film chronology
- beverly hill people (1962-1971) as Jethro Bodine
- fantasy island (1979) as Big Jake Farley
- murder she wrote (1989, 1991)
- Matt Houston (1984) as Andy McKay
- Love, American style (1972-1973)
- Cheyenne (1960-1961)
- Maverick (1960)
- Macon County Line (1974) Served as deputy to Reed Morgan
- Wild McCulloch (1975) as Culver Robinson
net worth
Max Baer Jr., known for playing Jethro Bodine in the classic sitcom “Beverly Hills Man”with an estimated net worth of approximately $50 million.
This huge wealth mainly comes from his successful acting career that spans decades.
