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Hugh Brannum (January 5, 1910 – April 19, 1987) was an American vocalist, arranger, composer, and actor known for his role as Mr. Green Jeans on the children's television show Captain Kangaroo. During his days with Fred Waring and his Pennsylvanians, Brannum used his childhood nickname "Lumpy".
Hugh Brannum (1910-1987) was an American actor and musician who played Mr. Green Jeans on Captain Kangaroo. He also appeared on The Danny Thomas Show and The Fred Waring Show, and played bass in the orchestra.
- Actor, Soundtrack
- January 5, 1910
- Hugh Brannum
- April 19, 1987
Apr 22, 1987 · Hugh Brannum, who charmed millions of children as Mr. Green Jeans on the ''Captain Kangaroo'' television show, died Sunday at Pocono Hospital in East Stroudsburg, Pa. He was 77 years old and...
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Aug 27, 2020 · UPDATED 8/27/2020. Behind every iconic character, there is someone who brings them to life. Throughout the ’50s and beyond, kids tuned in to watch Captain Kangaroo. And who should they see on that show? Mr. Green Jeans, portrayed by Hugh Brannum.
Apr 22, 1987 · April 22, 1987 12 AM PT. Hugh Brannum, known to a generation of youngsters as the convivial farmer, handyman and frustrated inventor “Mr. Green Jeans” on the long-running television series...
Remembering Famous People. 63.1K subscribers. Subscribed. 294. 29K views 3 years ago. Mini bio of the life of actor Hugh Brannum who is probably most famous for his role as Mr. Green Jeans on...
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Hugh Brannum was an actor and musician who played bass in the orchestra of Fred Waring and His Pennsylvanians. He also appeared in The Danny Thomas Show and Captain Kangaroo, and died in 1987.
