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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.
Known For
It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World
as Hardware Store Clerk (uncredited)
The Birds
as Fisherman Helping with Rental Boat
The Nutty Professor
as Rube
The Pied Piper of Hamelin
as First Counselor (uncredited)
Bigfoot
as Forest Ranger
Truckin' Man
as Ben Turner
The Ladies Man
as Soundman
Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood
as Man in Mexican Film
Pocketful of Miracles
as Pool Player
Topper
as Rustic
