Shows · Buddy Ebsen

Buddy Ebsen

ActorBorn 1908, died 2003On stage 1928 to 19465 productions on this page

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 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…

On stage

5 productions, 18 years

1928

WhoopeeBroadway New Amsterdam Theatre. Original. Directed by William Anthony McGuire

379 performances

1932

Flying ColorsBroadway Imperial Theatre. Original. Directed by Howard Dietz

188 performances

1934

Ziegfeld Follies of 1934Broadway Winter Garden Theatre. Original. Directed by Bobby Connolly

182 performances

1939

Yokel BoyBroadway Majestic Theatre. Original. Directed by Gene Snyder

208 performances

1946

Show BoatBroadway Ziegfeld Theatre. Revival. Directed by Hassard Short

418 performances

Worked with more than once

5 names

Vilma Ebsen 2 productions
Tamara Geva 2 productions
Sid Salzer 2 productions
Gil White 2 productions
Frank Ericson 2 productions

Also credited on

3 works

Breakfast At Tiffany’s
The Wizard Of Oz
Ziegfeld Follies

Something wrong here? Correct a field or report the problem. Every change is recorded in public under the contributor licence.