Doodles Weaver
Known for ActingBorn 1912-05-11 — died 1983-01-17Los Angeles, California, USA
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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.
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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
The Birds
1963 · as Le pêcheur qui aide à la location de bateau
It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World
1963 · as Hardware Store Clerk (uncredited)
The Nutty Professor
1963 · as Rube
Kitty Foyle
1940 · as Pianist (uncredited)
Girl Trouble
1942 · as Ticket Taker (uncredited)
Sixpack Annie
1975 · as Hank
Duck Pimples
1945 · as Radio Voices (voice) (uncredited)
This Is the Army
1943 · as Soldier (uncredited)
Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood
1976 · as Man in Mexican Film
Pocketful of Miracles
1961 · as Pool Player
The Errand Boy
1961 · as Weaver
Mail Order Bride
1964 · as Charlie Mary
Little Amy
1962 · as Whitey
The Rounders
1965 · as Arlee
The Ladies Man
1961 · as Soundman
The Plainsman
1966 · as Bartender (uncredited)
Topper
1937 · as Rustic
Another Thin Man
1939 · as Gatekeeper (uncredited)