Age, Biography and Wiki
Birth Day | May 11, 1920 |
Birth Place | Bethune, CO |
Age | 100 YEARS OLD |
Died On | Dec 25, 1997 (age 77) |
Birth Sign | Taurus |
Net worth: $5 million (2024)
About
Veteran television actor best remembered as Uncle Jesse on The Dukes of Hazzard and for his stint on The Andy Griffith Show.
Before Fame
He dropped out of Colorado State University to pursue a career in acting and also enlisted as a Merchant Marine in WWII.
Trivia
He also had recurring television roles on Gunsmoke, Bonanza, and The Life and Times of Grizzly Adams.
Family Life
He had two sons with first wife, Marilee Carpenter and was married to Tippie Johnston from 1983 until his death.
Associated With
He played Briscoe Darling on six episodes of The Andy Griffith Show.