Buddy Ebsen: Jed Clampett of The Beverly Hillbillies Dies at 95

Buddy Ebsen was an American actor and dancer, best known for playing Jed Clampett on The Beverly Hillbillies and the detective on Barnaby Jones. Born on April 2, 1908, in Belleville, Illinois, he started as a Broadway dancer.

Ebsen danced with Shirley Temple in Captain January and was cast as the Tin Man in The Wizard of Oz before an allergic reaction to the aluminum makeup forced him out. He played Doc Golightly in Breakfast at Tiffany's (1961), starred in The Beverly Hillbillies (1962-1971) and in Barnaby Jones (1973-1980).

He served in the U.S. Coast Guard in World War II and was a Disney Legend. He was married three times and had seven children. He died in Torrance, California, on July 6, 2003, at age 95, of respiratory failure.

Achievements: The Beverly Hillbillies (1962-1971), Barnaby Jones (1973-1980), Disney Legend (1993).

Birth: April 2, 1908 - Belleville, Illinois.

Profession: Actor and dancer.

Interesting Facts: He was a dedicated coin collector.