Doodles Weaver
Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia 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.
Also Known As
Movie Appearances
Pocketful of Miracles
as Pool Player
1961
The Birds
as Le pêcheur qui aide à la location de bateau
1963
Topper
as Rustic
1937
It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World
as Hardware Store Clerk (uncredited)
1963
The Rounders
as Arlee
1965
The Spirit Is Willing
as Booper Mellish
1967
Tammy and the Doctor
as Traction Patient
1963
Since You Went Away
as Convalescent Wishing for Watermelon (uncredited)
1944
Another Thin Man
as Gatekeeper (uncredited)
1939
Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood
as Man in Mexican Film
1976
The Singing Sheriff
as Ivory
1944
The Tunnel of Love
as Escort
1958
The Nutty Professor
as Rube
1963
Mrs. Parkington
as Caterer (uncredited)
1944
Invitation to Happiness
as Band Leader / Emcee at Harry's
1939
Two Girls and a Sailor
as Soldier Playing Ocarina (uncredited)
1944
Duck Pimples
as Radio Voices (voice) (uncredited)
1945
Come and Get It
as Sourdough Barfly (uncredited)
1936
Kitty Foyle
as Pianist (uncredited)
1940
Thunder Afloat
as Sailor (uncredited)
1939
TV Appearances
The Andy Griffith Show
as Regis
1960
My Three Sons
1960
Starsky & Hutch
1975
Batman
as Crier Tuck
1966
Land of the Giants
as Giant Hobo
1968
Petticoat Junction
as Chester Farnsworth
1963
Laredo
1965
The Monkees
as Butler
1966
Have Gun, Will Travel
1957
Daniel Boone
as Horseman
1964
The Virginian
as Stationmaster
1962
Bronco
1958