Buddy Ebsen

Buddy Ebsen, born Christian Ludolf Ebsen, Jr., was an American character actor and dancer. He was most famously known as Jed Clampett in the long-running CBS sitcom "The Beverly Hillbillies." He also starred in other mini series such as: "Barnaby Jones" and the "Davy Crockett." Apart from being an actor, he was also a writer as he published a novel the year before he passed away. Ebsen is survived by his wife and children.