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Max Baer Jr.

Max Baer Jr. (born August 4, 1937) is an American actor, producer, and director. He is best known for playing the role of Jethro Bodine, a dim-witted but lovable relative, on the 1960s television sitcom <a href="https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/The%20Beverly%20Hillbillies">The Beverly Hillbillies</a>.

• Early Life: Born in Oakland, California, to boxing champion <a href="https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/Max%20Baer">Max Baer</a> and Mary Ellen Sullivan. He has two siblings including actor Buddy Baer.

• Acting Career: Before The Beverly Hillbillies, Baer had some small roles in television. His role as <a href="https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/Jethro%20Bodine">Jethro Bodine</a> brought him widespread recognition. After the show ended, he struggled to escape the typecast and pursue other acting roles.

• Producing and Directing: Baer eventually moved behind the camera, becoming a producer and director. He produced and directed the successful 1974 film <a href="https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/Macon%20County%20Line">Macon County Line</a>, a low-budget action film that became a box office hit. He also directed and starred in <a href="https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/Hometown%20U.S.A.">Hometown U.S.A.</a> (1979).

• Later Years: In later years, Baer focused on various business ventures, including attempts to build a <a href="https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/Beverly%20Hillbillies">Beverly Hillbillies</a>-themed casino.