Buddy Ebsen [SEP] residence
, he portrayed Doc Golightly, the much older husband of Audrey Hepburn's character. Before his starring role in "The Beverly Hillbillies", Ebsen had a successful television career, the highlight of which was his role as Davy Crockett's sidekick, George Russell, in Walt Disney's "Davy Crockett" miniseries (1953–54).
Early years.
A middle child with four sisters, Buddy Ebsen was born as Christian Ludolf Ebsen Jr., on April 2, 1908, in Belleville, Illinois. His father, Christian
Buddy Ebsen
Buddy Ebsen, (born Christian Ludolf Ebsen Jr., April 2, 1908 – July 6, 2003; also known as Frank "Buddy" Ebsen) was an American actor and dancer whose career spanned seven decades. His most famous role was as Jed Clampett in the CBS television sitcom "The Beverly Hillbillies" (1962–1971); afterwards he starred as the title character in the television detective drama "Barnaby Jones" (1973–1980).
Originally a dancer, Ebsen began his career in "Broadway Melody of