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 The son of former heavyweight boxing champion Max Baer, Max Baer Jr. is a classic (except probably to him) example of Hollywood typecasting. Known around the world as "Jethro Bodine" in the smash TV series The Beverly Hillbillies (1962), Baer did not find work as an actor in Hollywood for three years after the Hillbillies went off the air. Baer finally had to put himself to work as an actor in his movie Macon County Line (1974), which he also wrote and produced with a friend. Although it didn't let him escape his Jethro character, he did earn more than $35 million dollars in box office and (later) rental receipts. This after an initial investment of just over $100,000. Not bad for a boy with a "sixth grade education!"
Bio:
The son of former heavyweight boxing champion Max Baer, Max Baer Jr. is a classic (except probably to him) example of Hollywood typecasting. Known around the world as "Jethro Bodine" in the smash TV series The Beverly Hillbillies (1962), Baer did not find work as an actor in Hollywood for three years after the Hillbillies went off the air. Baer finally had to put himself to work as an actor in his movie Macon County Line (1974), which he also wrote and produced with a friend. Although it didn't let him escape his Jethro character, he did earn more than $35 million dollars in box office and (later) rental receipts. This after an initial investment of just over $100,000. Not bad for a boy with a "sixth grade education!"
Tivia:
Took great issue with the unsympathetic portrayal of his father in the film Cinderella Man (2005), particularly his bragging over killing someone in the ring. Baer said his father was actually haunted by the incident and often cried about it.With the death of Donna Douglas on January 1, 2015, he is the last surviving star of The Beverly Hillbillies (1962).Auditioned for Jethro only after driving his roommate to the audition for the same part.Revealed that he had both a wonderful working and personal relationship with Buddy Ebsen on The Beverly Hillbillies (1962).Has said that he "would have had to sell door-to-door" if Macon County Line (1974) flopped.Son of boxer Max Baer.Licensed the "Beverly Hillbillies" name and characters from CBS in order to establish a Casino called "Jethro's". A picture of Granny hangs over every bed with the caption: "Don't you touch her boy!"He tried to shed the public's "hillbilly" perception of him by starring as good-guy crime fighter Max Colepepper in the unsold pilot, "The Asphalt Cowboy," in the early 70s.His acting mentor was the late Buddy Ebsen.He and Donna Douglas had both visited Buddy Ebsen, in the hospital, just days before his death.Made a fortune producing low-budget films like Macon County Line (1974).Won his role as Jethro without having to speak a word. Baer's audition consisted of chasing a bird around the set, and he made enough of gestures and facial expressions to impress the producers. He admitted later that he had never tried speaking in a hillbilly accent, and he used the time between his audition and the first day's filming to learn one thoroughly.Earned a bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Santa Clara University (minored in philosophy).Knew Buddy Ebsen through his parents, as an adolescent.One of Elvis Presley's Hollywood buddies during the 1960s. The two were often involved in impromptu football games among Elvis' friends and entourage.Surrogate nephew of Buddy Ebsen.Actor/dancer Buddy Ebsen took him under his wing, since he was 24. He knew him since him growing up, and got a co-starring role opposite Ebsen in [The Beverly Hillbillies (1962)], as his dimwitted nephew. The friendship has lasted for 41 years, until Ebsen's own death in 2003.His acting mentor and family friend Buddy Ebsen, passed away, on July 6, 2003, at age 95. (Buddy celebrated his 95th birthday on April 2, 2003, with friends and family, and several months later was admitted to the hospital, where he passed away).Before "The Beverly Hillbillies", the novice actor had great success at Warner Bros. appearing in multiple episodes (as different characters) in their popular formulaic detective series including "Surfside 6", "Hawaiian Eye", "77 Sunset Strip" and "The Roaring 20's". He also had similar success in Warner's four big western series, "Maverick", "Cheyenne", "Bronco" and "Sugarfoot".As an unfamiliar actor, he was mentored into the business by legendary actor/dancer Buddy Ebsen. His first television exposure with Ebsen was a co-starring role opposite him in The Beverly Hillbillies (1962) series. Baer played Ebsen's nephew, Jethro Bodine, for each and every one of the shows, except 2 (272/274 episodes), for the entire run.As an actor, he was highly influenced by Buddy Ebsen.Uncle of Amy Lynn Baxter.Best known by the public for his role as Jethro Bodine on The Beverly Hillbillies (1962).Nephew of Buddy Baer.Last surviving cast member from The Beverly Hillbillies.Max Baer Jr competed in the 1959 intercollegiate boxing tournament between his college, Santa Clara and Stanford University. Baer lost by technical knockout to Trev Grimm after winning the first round. The bout with a photo, appeared in the Ring (Boxing magazine).Max Jr was a member of the Santa Clara Broncos college boxing team in 1959. |
| Name: |
Max Baer Jr. |
Type: |
Actor,Producer,Director (IMDB) |
| Area: |
All World |
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IMDB |
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Business scope: |
Actor,Producer,Director |
| Products for sale: |
Actor,Producer,Director |
| Last update: |
2024-07-01 05:28:55 |
| Height: |
6' 5' (1.96 m) |
| Biography: |
The son of former heavyweight boxing champion Max Baer, Max Baer Jr. is a classic (except probably to him) example of Hollywood typecasting. Known around the world as \"Jethro Bodine\" in the smash TV series The Beverly Hillbillies (1962), Baer |
| Trivia: |
Took great issue with the unsympathetic portrayal of his father in the film Cinderella Man (2005), particularly his bragging over killing someone in the ring. Baer said his father was actually haunted by the incident and often cried about it.With the death of Donna Douglas on January 1, 2015, he is the last surviving star of The Beverly Hillbillies (1962).Auditioned for Jethro only after driving his roommate to the audition for the same part.Revealed that he had both a wonderful working and personal relationship with Buddy Ebsen on The Beverly Hillbillies (1962).Has said that he "would have had to sell door-to-door" if Macon County Line (1974) flopped.Son of boxer Max Baer.Licensed the "Beverly Hillbillies" name and characters from CBS in order to establish a Casino called "Jethro's". A picture of Granny hangs over every bed with the caption: "Don't you touch her boy!"He tried to shed the public's "hillbilly" perception of him by starring as good-guy crime fighter Max Colepepper in the unsold pilot, "The Asphalt Cowboy," in the early 70s.His acting mentor was the late Buddy Ebsen.He and Donna Douglas had both visited Buddy Ebsen, in the hospital, just days before his death.Made a fortune producing low-budget films like Macon County Line (1974).Won his role as Jethro without having to speak a word. Baer's audition consisted of chasing a bird around the set, and he made enough of gestures and facial expressions to impress the producers. He admitted later that he had never tried speaking in a hillbilly accent, and he used the time between his audition and the first day's filming to learn one thoroughly.Earned a bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Santa Clara University (minored in philosophy).Knew Buddy Ebsen through his parents, as an adolescent.One of Elvis Presley's Hollywood buddies during the 1960s. The two were often involved in impromptu football games among Elvis' friends and entourage.Surrogate nephew of Buddy Ebsen.Actor/dancer Buddy Ebsen took him under his wing, since he was 24. He knew him since him growing up, and got a co-starring role opposite Ebsen in [The Beverly Hillbillies (1962)], as his dimwitted nephew. The friendship has lasted for 41 years, until Ebsen's own death in 2003.His acting mentor and family friend Buddy Ebsen, passed away, on July 6, 2003, at age 95. (Buddy celebrated his 95th birthday on April 2, 2003, with friends and family, and several months later was admitted to the hospital, where he passed away).Before "The Beverly Hillbillies", the novice actor had great success at Warner Bros. appearing in multiple episodes (as different characters) in their popular formulaic detective series including "Surfside 6", "Hawaiian Eye", "77 Sunset Strip" and "The Roaring 20's". He also had similar success in Warner's four big western series, "Maverick", "Cheyenne", "Bronco" and "Sugarfoot".As an unfamiliar actor, he was mentored into the business by legendary actor/dancer Buddy Ebsen. His first television exposure with Ebsen was a co-starring role opposite him in The Beverly Hillbillies (1962) series. Baer played Ebsen's nephew, Jethro Bodine, for each and every one of the shows, except 2 (272/274 episodes), for the entire run.As an actor, he was highly influenced by Buddy Ebsen.Uncle of Amy Lynn Baxter.Best known by the public for his role as Jethro Bodine on The Beverly Hillbillies (1962).Nephew of Buddy Baer.Last surviving cast member from The Beverly Hillbillies.Max Baer Jr competed in the 1959 intercollegiate boxing tournament between his college, Santa Clara and Stanford University. Baer lost by technical knockout to Trev Grimm after winning the first round. The bout with a photo, appeared in the Ring (Boxing magazine).Max Jr was a member of the Santa Clara Broncos college boxing team in 1959. |
| Trademarks: |
Role of Jethro Bodine on "The Beverly Hillbillies" (1962) |
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[on being called Jethro now] It's like somebody calling you a son of a bitch. If he's your friend, it's okay. If he's your enemy, it's not.
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[on the death of co-star Donna Douglas] She was Elly May until the day she died. When I saw her for autograph signings or other gatherings, she always dressed the same with pink or blue and of course those signature pigtails.
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[on his on- and off-screen chemistry with Buddy Ebsen, who played Jed Clampett]: Buddy was much of a regular gang as you can get. Buddy tried to teach me how to sail, I didn't learn much about sailing, but I learn a lot about drowning. I got knocked off the boat more than once and he was saying, 'Well, you do this and you do that,' and he says, 'Coming about!,' and I stood up, I was up and I said, 'What did you say, Buddy?' The boat hit me and it knocked me out of the ocean, I made him laugh all the time because I was so crazy. I mean, I was always pulling pranks and doing stuff on the set and everything.
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[Who compared his relationship with Buddy Ebsen, his surrogate uncle, to his real-life father, Max Baer]: Buddy told me a funny story one time, where he was at Madison Square Garden (this was back in the 1930s). My dad was supposed to fight. Buddy was sitting there, waiting and down near ringside. All of a sudden, this guy comes in, and he sits down next to him, he's got a robe on it and everything. But my dad was just real easy, just like nothing was going on, just sitting there in his robe and his shorts and Buddy was very excited because of the fact that (A) My dad sat down there and (B) Years later, the coincidence that he would star in the series with his son.
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[Who talked about one of Buddy Ebsen's off-camera gags]: We play a lot of these flubs, all these screw-ups, we play all these fu*** ups, at the end, at a Christmas party, whenever there was a blooper for all of us; and one time, Buddy was in bed and he was supposed to be sick, but he had his clothes on. I knew he had his clothes on, so, Granny and Elly May came up and the ideal was for Granny and me to pull down his covers and say, 'See, he ain't sick, Granny,' and I pulled it down, and he got this thing, sticking out of his crotch about a foot long, 2 ft. long. Everybody laugh, except Donna. Donna said, 'That's nasty!' Everybody else was laughing, that was Buddy's and Irene's gag. |
| Job title: |
Actor,Producer,Director |
| Spouse: |
Joanne Kathleen Hill (July 30, 1966 - 1971) (divorced) |
| Children: |
No Children |
| Parents: |
Mary Ellen Sullivan
Max Baer |
| Relatives: |
Buddy Baer (Aunt or Uncle) |
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