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Maximilian Adelbert Baer (February 11, 1909 – November 21, 1959) was an American professional boxer and the world heavyweight champion from June 14, 1934, to June 13, 1935. He was known in his time as the Livermore Larupper and Madcap Maxie.
Maximilian Adelbert Baer Jr. (born December 4, 1937) is an American actor, producer, comedian, and director widely known for his role as Jethro Bodine, the dim-witted relative of Jed Clampett (played by Buddy Ebsen) on The Beverly Hillbillies.
YearTitleRoleNotes1960Ticket Taker / Chuck / Brazos3 episodes — "Bundle from Britain" — "A ...1960–1961Joe Wilk / Party Guest2 episodes — "High Tide" (1960) — "Facts ...1960–1961Callow / Bert McGuire / Pete4 episodes — "Two Trails to Santa Fe" ...1960–1961Ali / Bill Gorham2 episodes — "Vanessa Vanishes" (1960) — ...Mar 14, 2023 · Max Baer Jr., who played Jethro on the classic sitcom, is 85 years old and the only surviving star of the show. He retired from acting over 30 years ago and became a producer and director of movies and TV shows.
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Max Baer was a boxer, actor and father of The Beverly Hillbillies star. He was the heavyweight champion of the world for 364 days in 1934-1935 and starred in films like The Harder They Fall.
- February 11, 1909
- November 21, 1959
Max Baer Jr. is an actor, producer and son of former boxer Max Baer. He is best known for playing Jethro Bodine in The Beverly Hillbillies (1962), a role that typecast him for years.
- December 4, 1937
Max Baer was an American boxer who won the world heavyweight championship by knocking out Primo Carnera in 11 rounds in New York City on June 14, 1934. He lost the title to James J. Braddock on a 15-round decision at Long Island City, New York, on June 13, 1935.
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Nov 21, 2021 · Learn about Max Baer Jr., the son of boxing champion Max Baer and the star of The Beverly Hillibillies. Find out his age, net worth, movies, TV shows, and more.
