Doodles Weaver

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.

Doodles Weaver is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 29 verified screen credits connected to this profile. Selected work includes The Nutty Professor (1963), The Birds (1963), Hot Rod Gang (1958), The Pied Piper of Hamelin (1957), Swiss Miss (1938), The Andy Griffith Show (1960), The Alfred Hitchcock Hour (1962), Batman (1966). The recorded credits span 1938 to 1975, including 9 movies and 20 TV shows. The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.