Doodles Weaver

About

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Winstead Sheffield Glenndenning Dixon "Doodles" Weaver (May 11, 1912 – January 17, 1983) was an American character actor, comedian, and musician. His mother gave him the nickname "Doodlebug" as a child because of his freckles and big ears. Weaver began his career in radio. In the late 1930s he performed on Rudy Vallée's radio programs and Kraft Music Hall. He later joined Spike Jones' City Slickers. In 1957, Weaver hosted his own variety show, The Doodles Weaver Show, which aired on NBC. In addition to his radio work, he recorded a number of comedy records, appeared in films, and guest starred on numerous television series from the 1950s through the 1970s. Weaver made his last onscreen appearance in 1981. His niece is actress Sigourney Weaver.

Known for

The Andy Griffith ShowSeries • 1960The Alfred Hitchcock HourSeries • 1962BatmanSeries • 1966The VirginianSeries • 1962MaverickSeries • 1957Petticoat JunctionSeries • 1963Have Gun, Will TravelSeries • 1957My Three SonsSeries • 1960The Dick Van Dyke ShowSeries • 1961The Donna Reed ShowSeries • 1958Daniel BooneSeries • 1964Starsky & HutchSeries • 1975LawmanSeries • 1958DragnetSeries • 1967The Man from U.N.C.L.E.Series • 1964The MonkeesSeries • 1966BroncoSeries • 1958LaredoSeries • 1965Land of the GiantsSeries • 1968The BirdsMovie • 1963It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad WorldMovie • 1963The Nutty ProfessorMovie • 1963Kitty FoyleMovie • 1940Duck PimplesMovie • 1945