Buddy Ebsen
Birth Place: Belleville, IL, USA
Latest News on Buddy Ebsen:
Kiki Ebsen to Bring MY BUDDY: THE OTHER SIDE OF OZ to Campus JAX (Jun 3, 2025)
THE HOLLYWOOD CHRISTMAS PARADE Grandstand Bleacher Seats Now On Sale (Nov 7, 2024)
El Portal Theatre to Present MY BUDDY: THE OTHER SIZE OF OZ Starring Kiki Ebsen (May 1, 2024)
Kiki Ebsen to Bring MY BUDDY: THE OTHER SIDE OF OZ to Campus JAX (Jun 3, 2025)
THE HOLLYWOOD CHRISTMAS PARADE Grandstand Bleacher Seats Now On Sale (Nov 7, 2024)
El Portal Theatre to Present MY BUDDY: THE OTHER SIZE OF OZ Starring Kiki Ebsen (May 1, 2024)
STAGE CREDITS
[Broadway]
1934
4th Son
"The Maxixe" Dancer
"This Is Not A Song" Dancer
"I Like The Likes Of You" Dancer
"Fifth Avenue" Dancer
Constable
Performer
"Fifth Avenue" Dancer
4th Son
"I Like The Likes Of You" Dancer
Constable
"The Maxixe" Dancer
Performer
"This Is Not A Song" Dancer
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1932
Performer
"It Was Never Like This" Performer
"A Shine On Your Shoes" Performer
"It Was Never Like This" Performer
"A Shine On Your Shoes" Performer
Performer
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1928
Gentleman of the Ensemble
Stetson Boy Dancer
Gentleman of the Ensemble
Stetson Boy Dancer
Movies
Broadway Melody of 1936
[ 1935 ] Ted Burke
[ 1935 ] Ted Burke
Born to Dance
[ 1936 ] Mush Tracy
[ 1936 ] Mush Tracy
Banjo on My Knee
[ 1936 ] Buddy
[ 1936 ] Buddy
Captain January
[ 1936 ] Paul Roberts
[ 1936 ] Paul Roberts
Broadway Melody of 1938
[ 1937 ] Peter Trot
[ 1937 ] Peter Trot
The Girl of the Golden West
[ 1938 ] Alabama
[ 1938 ] Alabama
Yellow Jack
[ 1938 ] Jellybeans
[ 1938 ] Jellybeans
My Lucky Star
[ 1938 ] Buddy
[ 1938 ] Buddy
The Kid from Texas
[ 1939 ] Snifty
[ 1939 ] Snifty
Four Girls in White
[ 1939 ] Express
[ 1939 ] Express
They Met in Argentina
[ 1941 ] Duke Ferrel
[ 1941 ] Duke Ferrel
Parachute Battalion
[ 1941 ] Jeff Hollis
[ 1941 ] Jeff Hollis
Sing Your Worries Away
[ 1942 ] Tommy Jones
[ 1942 ] Tommy Jones
Under Mexicali Skies
[ 1950 ] Homer Oglethorpe
[ 1950 ] Homer Oglethorpe
Thunder in God's Country
[ 1951 ] Deputy Happy Hooper
[ 1951 ] Deputy Happy Hooper
Silver City Bonanza
[ 1951 ] Gabe Horne
[ 1951 ] Gabe Horne
Rodeo King and the Senorita
[ 1951 ] Muscles Benton
[ 1951 ] Muscles Benton
Utah Wagon Train
[ 1951 ] Snooper
[ 1951 ] Snooper
Red Garters
[ 1954 ] Ginger Pete
[ 1954 ] Ginger Pete
Night People
[ 1954 ] Sgt. Eddie McColloch
[ 1954 ] Sgt. Eddie McColloch
Davy Crockett: King of the Wild Frontier
[ 1955 ] George Russel
[ 1955 ] George Russel
Between Heaven and Hell
[ 1956 ] Pvt. Willie Crawford
[ 1956 ] Pvt. Willie Crawford
Attack
[ 1956 ] Sfc. Tolliver - Fox Co.
[ 1956 ] Sfc. Tolliver - Fox Co.
Breakfast at Tiffany's
[ 1961 ] Doc Golightly
[ 1961 ] Doc Golightly
The Interns
[ 1962 ] Dr. Sidney Wohl
[ 1962 ] Dr. Sidney Wohl
Mail Order Bride
[ 1964 ] Will Lane
[ 1964 ] Will Lane
The One and Only, Genuine, Original Family Band
[ 1968 ] Calvin Bower
[ 1968 ] Calvin Bower
The Beverly Hillbillies
[ 1993 ] Barnaby Jones
[ 1993 ] Barnaby Jones
TV Shows
Matt Houston
Roy Houston, Uncle Roy Houston
Roy Houston, Uncle Roy Houston
Videos
News
Kiki Ebsen to Bring MY BUDDY: THE OTHER SIDE OF OZ to Campus JAX
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 3, 2025
Acclaimed vocalist and storyteller Kiki Ebsen will bring her touching and unforgettable jazz cabaret, My Buddy: The Other Side of Oz, to Campus JAX in June. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 3, 2025
Acclaimed vocalist and storyteller Kiki Ebsen will bring her touching and unforgettable jazz cabaret, My Buddy: The Other Side of Oz, to Campus JAX in June. Learn more!
THE HOLLYWOOD CHRISTMAS PARADE Grandstand Bleacher Seats Now On Sale
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 7, 2024
Grandstand bleacher seats are now available for the 92nd Hollywood Christmas Parade, supporting Marine Toys for Tots. Secure your spot to enjoy this festive annual event in Los Angeles.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 7, 2024
Grandstand bleacher seats are now available for the 92nd Hollywood Christmas Parade, supporting Marine Toys for Tots. Secure your spot to enjoy this festive annual event in Los Angeles.
El Portal Theatre to Present MY BUDDY: THE OTHER SIZE OF OZ Starring Kiki Ebsen
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 1, 2024
El Portal Theatre will present ‘My Buddy: The Other Side of Oz,’ starring Kiki Ebsen. Learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 1, 2024
El Portal Theatre will present ‘My Buddy: The Other Side of Oz,’ starring Kiki Ebsen. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Magician Milt Larsen Dies at 92
by Stephi Wild - May 30, 2023
Milt Larsen has died at 12:28pm on Sunday, May 28th, in Los Angeles of Natural Causes at 92. The patriarch of magic, Milt was perhaps best known for his life-long role in the world of magic and illusion, and grew up in a family of magicians.
by Stephi Wild - May 30, 2023
Milt Larsen has died at 12:28pm on Sunday, May 28th, in Los Angeles of Natural Causes at 92. The patriarch of magic, Milt was perhaps best known for his life-long role in the world of magic and illusion, and grew up in a family of magicians.
THE GODFATHER Will Be Streamed at The Fine Arts Theatre Beverly Hills as Part of Month-Long 86th Anniversary Celebration
by Stephi Wild - Apr 10, 2023
THE GODFATHER, the Academy Award-winning film starring Al Pacino and Diane Keaton directed by Francis Ford Coppola is coming up next on Sunday, April 16, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. as part of the Fine Arts Theatre Beverly Hills month-long celebration of their 86th Anniversary this month. Get your tickets 25 cents movie tickets today at retro 1937 ticket prices.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 10, 2023
THE GODFATHER, the Academy Award-winning film starring Al Pacino and Diane Keaton directed by Francis Ford Coppola is coming up next on Sunday, April 16, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. as part of the Fine Arts Theatre Beverly Hills month-long celebration of their 86th Anniversary this month. Get your tickets 25 cents movie tickets today at retro 1937 ticket prices.
Fine Arts Theatre Beverly Hills Celebrates 86th Anniversary With 1937 Ticket Prices
by Stephi Wild - Mar 27, 2023
The Fine Arts Theatre Beverly Hills with celebrate the 86th Anniversary of the historic theatre with retro 1937 ticket prices of twenty-five cents per movie ticket and fifty cents for Double Features during a month-long celebration screening of 11 classic films from April 2 – 30, 2023.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 27, 2023
The Fine Arts Theatre Beverly Hills with celebrate the 86th Anniversary of the historic theatre with retro 1937 ticket prices of twenty-five cents per movie ticket and fifty cents for Double Features during a month-long celebration screening of 11 classic films from April 2 – 30, 2023.
El Portal Theatre Presents THE WRECKING CREW GOLDEN HITS + A TASTE OF MOTOWN, August 13
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 30, 2022
El Portal Theatre presents The Wrecking Crew Golden Hits plus A Taste of Motown on Saturday, August 13 at 8pm onstage at the historic El Portal Theatre Debbie Reynolds Mainstage, 5269 Lankershim Blvd. in the NOHO Arts District, North Hollywood, CA.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 30, 2022
El Portal Theatre presents The Wrecking Crew Golden Hits plus A Taste of Motown on Saturday, August 13 at 8pm onstage at the historic El Portal Theatre Debbie Reynolds Mainstage, 5269 Lankershim Blvd. in the NOHO Arts District, North Hollywood, CA.
Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre To Welcome The Clampetts in THE BEVERLY HILLBILLIES " THE MUSICAL
by A.A. Cristi - May 5, 2022
Since the theatre first opened its doors in 1996, The Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre has become known for bringing both classic musicals, as well as area and regional premieres to the stage.
by A.A. Cristi - May 5, 2022
Since the theatre first opened its doors in 1996, The Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre has become known for bringing both classic musicals, as well as area and regional premieres to the stage.
BWW Exclusive: A History of ANNIE on Broadway and Beyond
by Jeffrey Kare - Dec 2, 2021
Tonight, NBC will air its sixth live musical production. Following in the footsteps of The Sound of Music, Peter Pan, The Wiz, Hairspray, and Jesus Christ Superstar, the peacock network will be presenting Annie. Based on Harold Gray's comic strip titled Little Orphan Annie, this musical tells the story of a little orphan with equal measures of pluck and positivity who charms everyone's hearts, despite a next-to-nothing start in New York City in the year 1933.
by Jeffrey Kare - Dec 2, 2021
Tonight, NBC will air its sixth live musical production. Following in the footsteps of The Sound of Music, Peter Pan, The Wiz, Hairspray, and Jesus Christ Superstar, the peacock network will be presenting Annie. Based on Harold Gray's comic strip titled Little Orphan Annie, this musical tells the story of a little orphan with equal measures of pluck and positivity who charms everyone's hearts, despite a next-to-nothing start in New York City in the year 1933.
CAPA Completes $900,000 Ohio Theatre Renovation
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 20, 2021
The Columbus Association for the Performing Arts has completed a $900,000 renovation of the historic Ohio Theatre's loge, mezzanine, and balcony. Funded by an allocation from the State of Ohio capital budget and private donations, all the upper levels have received important safety upgrades and a general facelift.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 20, 2021
The Columbus Association for the Performing Arts has completed a $900,000 renovation of the historic Ohio Theatre's loge, mezzanine, and balcony. Funded by an allocation from the State of Ohio capital budget and private donations, all the upper levels have received important safety upgrades and a general facelift.
Final Week To Vote for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards
by BWW - Dec 23, 2019
There's just one final week to submit votes for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! Vote today to make sure your favorite local theatre's achievements and performers are recognized!
by BWW - Dec 23, 2019
There's just one final week to submit votes for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! Vote today to make sure your favorite local theatre's achievements and performers are recognized!
December 19th Update: THE GUY WHO DIDN'T LIKE MUSICALS - Matrix Theatre Leads Best Musical Category in the BWW Los Angeles Awards Voting
by BWW Staff - Dec 19, 2019
We're heading into the final week of voting for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! Vote today to make sure your favorite local theatre's achievements and performers are recognized!
by BWW Staff - Dec 19, 2019
We're heading into the final week of voting for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! Vote today to make sure your favorite local theatre's achievements and performers are recognized!
Just Two Weeks Left To Vote for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards
by BWW - Dec 16, 2019
There's just two weeks left to vote for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! The people have spoken nominations are set, and now you can vote to make sure your favorite local theatre's achievements and performers are recognized!
by BWW - Dec 16, 2019
There's just two weeks left to vote for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! The people have spoken nominations are set, and now you can vote to make sure your favorite local theatre's achievements and performers are recognized!
BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards Update: DEAR EVAN HANSEN - Ahmanson Leads Best Touring Musical!
by BWW Staff - Dec 9, 2019
There's just a few weeks left to make your voice heard and submit your votes for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! The people have spoken nominations are set, and now you can vote to make sure your favorite local theatre's achievements and performers are recognized!
by BWW Staff - Dec 9, 2019
There's just a few weeks left to make your voice heard and submit your votes for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! The people have spoken nominations are set, and now you can vote to make sure your favorite local theatre's achievements and performers are recognized!
December 2nd Update - Current Standings for the BWW Los Angeles Awards!
by BWW - Dec 2, 2019
It's December! Voting is now underway for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! Now you can vote to make sure your favorite local theatres and performers are recognized. Check out the first set of stats below.
by BWW - Dec 2, 2019
It's December! Voting is now underway for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! Now you can vote to make sure your favorite local theatres and performers are recognized. Check out the first set of stats below.
First Standings - Voting Opens for the BWW Los Angeles Awards!
by BWW - Nov 25, 2019
Voting is NOW OPEN and the first votes are in for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! The nominees are set, and now you can vote to make sure your favorite local theatres and performers are recognized!
by BWW - Nov 25, 2019
Voting is NOW OPEN and the first votes are in for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! The nominees are set, and now you can vote to make sure your favorite local theatres and performers are recognized!
TO DAD WITH LOVE: A TRIBUTE TO BUDDY EBSEN Extends At Theatre West
by Stephi Wild - Sep 20, 2019
StKi, LLC has announced TO DAD WITH LOVE: A TRIBUTE TO BUDDY EBSEN, a World Premiere of a one-woman show starring singer, songwriter, actress and recording artist, KIKI EBSEN under the direction of S.E. (Steve) FEINBERG will be extended through September 29, 2019 due to popular demand and critical acclaim at Theatre West, 3333 Cahunga Boulevard West, Los Angeles, CA 90068.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 20, 2019
StKi, LLC has announced TO DAD WITH LOVE: A TRIBUTE TO BUDDY EBSEN, a World Premiere of a one-woman show starring singer, songwriter, actress and recording artist, KIKI EBSEN under the direction of S.E. (Steve) FEINBERG will be extended through September 29, 2019 due to popular demand and critical acclaim at Theatre West, 3333 Cahunga Boulevard West, Los Angeles, CA 90068.
StKi, LLC Presents The World Premiere Of TO DAD WITH LOVE - A TRIBUTE TO BUDDY EBSEN
by Stephi Wild - Aug 23, 2019
StKi, LLC will present the newly envisioned World Premiere production of TO DAD WITH LOVE: A TRIBUTE TO BUDDY EBSEN, a one-woman show starring singer, songwriter, actress and recording artist, KIKI EBSEN under the direction of S.E. (Steve) FEINBERG. The show will return by popular demand for a three-week run as a Guest Production of Theatre West, 3333 Cahuenga Boulevard West, Los Angeles, CA 90068, located off of the 101 Freeway in the Cahuenga Pass, between Barham Boulevard and Lankershim Boulevard, one block down from Universal Studios. Performances will be presented September 6 - 22, 2019 on Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 p.m. and Sundays at 2:00 p.m.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 23, 2019
StKi, LLC will present the newly envisioned World Premiere production of TO DAD WITH LOVE: A TRIBUTE TO BUDDY EBSEN, a one-woman show starring singer, songwriter, actress and recording artist, KIKI EBSEN under the direction of S.E. (Steve) FEINBERG. The show will return by popular demand for a three-week run as a Guest Production of Theatre West, 3333 Cahuenga Boulevard West, Los Angeles, CA 90068, located off of the 101 Freeway in the Cahuenga Pass, between Barham Boulevard and Lankershim Boulevard, one block down from Universal Studios. Performances will be presented September 6 - 22, 2019 on Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 p.m. and Sundays at 2:00 p.m.
IT'S MAGIC! America's Greatest Magicians Join. Forces At The McCallum To Boggle The Mind
by David Green - Jan 24, 2019
The McCallum Theatre presents the all new annual edition of "It's Magic!" on Sunday, February 17, at 3:00pm. For this year's "It's Magic!", producers Milt Larsen and Terry Hill have gathered stars of magic who are international magic award winners, headliners in Las Vegas, and who have performed on television and internationally.
by David Green - Jan 24, 2019
The McCallum Theatre presents the all new annual edition of "It's Magic!" on Sunday, February 17, at 3:00pm. For this year's "It's Magic!", producers Milt Larsen and Terry Hill have gathered stars of magic who are international magic award winners, headliners in Las Vegas, and who have performed on television and internationally.
BWW Review: Kiki Ebsen Presents a Rich Tribute to Her Dad Buddy Ebsen
by Don Grigware - Oct 15, 2018
To Dad With Love: A Tribute to Buddy Ebsenwritten & performed by Kiki EbsenTheatre West12, 13, 14 ONLYCLOSED A one person show in honor of a parent is from experience full of vengeful loathing or in reverse complete adulation. My father raped and abused me as a girl; I cannot bear the torment any longer...or My father led an exemplary life; it is not easy to live up to his high standards. Many fall in the middle...my dad did have his flaws but persevered with stamina and an unforgettably joyous spirit. The latter is the case with Buddy Ebsen. His daughter Kiki Ebsen looks back fondly and peppers her fascinating anecdotes with the music of her father's era, as well as a myriad of photos and film clips from his checkered film career and more successful TV shows. To Dad with Love, A Tribute to Buddy Ebsen played Theatre West this past weekend to packed enthusiastic houses.
by Don Grigware - Oct 15, 2018
To Dad With Love: A Tribute to Buddy Ebsenwritten & performed by Kiki EbsenTheatre West12, 13, 14 ONLYCLOSED A one person show in honor of a parent is from experience full of vengeful loathing or in reverse complete adulation. My father raped and abused me as a girl; I cannot bear the torment any longer...or My father led an exemplary life; it is not easy to live up to his high standards. Many fall in the middle...my dad did have his flaws but persevered with stamina and an unforgettably joyous spirit. The latter is the case with Buddy Ebsen. His daughter Kiki Ebsen looks back fondly and peppers her fascinating anecdotes with the music of her father's era, as well as a myriad of photos and film clips from his checkered film career and more successful TV shows. To Dad with Love, A Tribute to Buddy Ebsen played Theatre West this past weekend to packed enthusiastic houses.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Buddy Ebsen been in?
Buddy Ebsen has appeared on Broadway in 5 shows.
How many West End shows has Buddy Ebsen been in?
Buddy Ebsen has not appeared in the West End
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