Max Baer Jr.

Description:

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!"

Overview

Birthday December 4, 1937
Born In Oakland, California, USA
Alternative names Max Baer
Height 193 cm
Spouse/Ex- Joanne Kathleen Hill July 30, 1966 - 1971 (divorced)
Parents Mary Ellen Sullivan
Children No Children
Relatives Buddy Baer (Aunt or Uncle)

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Trivia Son of boxer Max Baer.
Quotes [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.
Trademarks Role of Jethro Bodine on "The Beverly Hillbillies" (1962)

Scores

7.3
Macon County Line
1h 29m
6.5
The Wild McCullochs
1h 33m
4.9
Ode to Billy Joe
1h 46m
6.6
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