Doodles Weaver
Known for department: Acting
Birthday: 1912-05-11 – 1983-01-17
Place of birth: Los Angeles, California, USA
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
Pocketful of Miracles
1961Pool Player
The Birds
1963Le pêcheur qui aide à la location de bateau
Topper
1937Rustic
It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World
1963Hardware Store Clerk (uncredited)
The Rounders
1965Arlee
The Spirit Is Willing
1967Booper Mellish
Tammy and the Doctor
1963Traction Patient
Since You Went Away
1944Convalescent Wishing for Watermelon (uncredited)
Another Thin Man
1939Gatekeeper (uncredited)
Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood
1976Man in Mexican Film
The Singing Sheriff
1944Ivory
The Tunnel of Love
1958Escort
The Nutty Professor
1963Rube
Mrs. Parkington
1944Caterer (uncredited)
Invitation to Happiness
1939Band Leader / Emcee at Harry's
Two Girls and a Sailor
1944Soldier Playing Ocarina (uncredited)
Duck Pimples
1945Radio Voices (voice) (uncredited)
Come and Get It
1936Sourdough Barfly (uncredited)
Kitty Foyle
1940Pianist (uncredited)