Buddy Ebsen was an American actor and dancer (1908-2003). Ebsen began his career as a dancer on Broadway, leading to film roles such as Captain January and Broadway Melody of 1936. His most notable roles were as Jed Clampett in The Beverly Hillbillies and the titular character in Barnaby Jones. Ebsen also appeared in films such as Breakfast At Tiffany's, Davy Crockett: King of the Wild Frontier, and Davy Crockett and the River Pirates.