Doodles Weaver
Acting
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.
Born: May 11, 1912
Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, USA
Known For
Filmography
as Narrator (voice) (archive sound) (uncredited)
as Hotel Manager
as Man in Mexican Film
as Hank
as Roy Dibbs
as Pop Holson
as Ben Turner
as Supreme Court Justice
as Augie
as Cactus, Deputy Sheriff
as Recording Studio Security Guard (uncredited)
as Doc
as Forest Ranger
as Von Pabst (uncredited)
as Giant Hobo
as Florist
as Booper Mellish
as Shooting Contestant (uncredited)
as Bartender (uncredited)
as Crier Tuck
as Ham Operator
as Arlee
as Salty Sam
as Horseman
as Bartender
as Stationmaster
as Interviewee
as Bob Evans
as Charlie Mary
as Hardware Store Clerk (uncredited)
as Chester Farnsworth
as Rube
as Traction Patient
as Fisherman Helping with Rental Boat
as Gregg
as Stationmaster
as Whitey
as Pool Player
as Weaver
as Baliff
as Soundman
as Mr. Hobart
as Farmer Hauling Fertilizer
as Regis
as George Bricker
as TV commentator
as Escort
as Eph Loveman
as Mr. Cavendish
as First Counselor (uncredited)
as Lem
as Toy Dealer (uncredited)
as Radio commentator
as Narrator (voice)
as Radio Voices (voice) (uncredited)
as Pvt. Mulrooney
as Skinny (uncredited)
as Charlie
as Caterer (uncredited)
as Ivory
as Joe
as Convalescent Wishing for Watermelon (uncredited)
as Soldier Playing Ocarina (uncredited)
as Maxon
as Elevator man (uncredited)
as Self (uncredited)
as Soldier (uncredited)
as Letter-Writing Soldier
as Elmer (uncredited)
as Ticket Taker (uncredited)
as Eddie
as Pianist (uncredited)
as Hannibal Hoops
as Flower Delivery Man (uncredited)
as Gatekeeper (uncredited)
as Sailor (uncredited)
as (uncredited)
as Homer (uncredited)
as Band Leader / Emcee at Harry's
as Ralph
as Bennett
as Gilks
as Taxicab Driver (uncredited)
as Bill (uncredited)
as Bass Fiddler (uncredited)
as Rustic
as Duggan
as 'Chopin' Pianist
as Sourdough Barfly (uncredited)