Doodles Weaver
Known for 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.
Filmography
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 Ladies Man
1961
as Soundman
The Nutty Professor
1963
as Rube
Kitty Foyle
1940
as Pianist (uncredited)
Two Girls and a Sailor
1944
as Soldier Playing Ocarina (uncredited)
This Is the Army
1943
as Soldier (uncredited)
Pocketful of Miracles
1961
as Pool Player
Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood
1976
as Man in Mexican Film
A Tiger Walks
1964
as Bob Evans
Thank Your Lucky Stars
1943
as Self (uncredited)
Topper
1937
as Rustic
Invitation to Happiness
1939
as Band Leader / Emcee at Harry's
The Tunnel of Love
1958
as Escort
Sixpack Annie
1975
as Hank
The Plainsman
1966
as Bartender (uncredited)
The Rounders
1965
as Arlee
Cisco Pike
1971
as Recording Studio Security Guard (uncredited)
Flight at Midnight
1939
as (uncredited)
Since You Went Away
1944
as Convalescent Wishing for Watermelon (uncredited)