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Doodles Weaver
AKA: Winstead Sheffield Glenndenning Dixon Weaver · Winstead Sheffield Weaver · Winstead S. Weaver · Winstead Weaver · Winstead 'Doodles' Weaver
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Born: 1912
Los Angeles, California, USA
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Biography
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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.
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
Full Credits
| Show / Title | Year | Credit / Role |
|---|---|---|
| Starsky & Hutch | 1975 | Contributor |
| Land of the Giants | 1968 | Giant Hobo |
| Dragnet | 1967 | Cliff Tate |
| The Monkees | 1966 | Butler |
| Batman | 1966 | Crier Tuck |
| Laredo | 1965 | Contributor |
| Daniel Boone | 1964 | Horseman |
| The Man from U.N.C.L.E. | 1964 | Stationmaster |
| Petticoat Junction | 1963 | Chester Farnsworth |
| The Alfred Hitchcock Hour | 1962 | Gregg |
| The Virginian | 1962 | Stationmaster |
| The Dick Van Dyke Show | 1961 | Baliff |
| The Andy Griffith Show | 1960 | Regis |
| My Three Sons | 1960 | Contributor |
| Lawman | 1958 | Contributor |
| The Donna Reed Show | 1958 | Contributor |
| Bronco | 1958 | Contributor |
| Maverick | 1957 | Lem |
| Have Gun, Will Travel | 1957 | Contributor |
| Tonight Starring Jack Paar | 1957 | Self |