Buddy Ebsen

1908 - 2003

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Biography

Buddy Ebsen was an American actor, dancer, and singer, best known for his role as Jed Clampett in the television series 'The Beverly Hillbillies'. He began his career in vaudeville in the 1920s and went on to star in films like 'Breakfast at Tiffany's' and 'Davy Crockett'. Ebsen's talents also extended to dancing, and he was cast as the original Tin Man in 'The Wizard of Oz' before being replaced due to health issues.