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Where is Max Baer Jr today? Net Worth, Wife, Height, Biography

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April 18, 2024

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Who is Max Baer Jr?

Maximilian Adalbert ‘Max’ Baer Jr. is an actor, producer and director, perhaps still best recognized for portraying Jethro Bodine in the ‘60s sitcom “The Beverly Hillbillies”. He was born under the Zodiac sign of Sagittarius on 4 December 1937. in Oakland, California, USA, of mixed German-Jewish and Scots-Irish descent. As of 2022, he’s 84 years old and holds American nationality.

Early life and Family

Max was born to his parents, Max Baer, the famous heavyweight boxing champion, and Mary Ellen Sullivan, a housewife and nurse. His father’s record as a professional boxer was 71:13, with over 50 knock-outs which made him a member of the exclusive group of boxers who won 50 or more fights by a knockout. Additionally, two of his father’s fights with Max Schmeling and James J. Braddock were rated as Fight of the Year by “The Ring” Magazine, the boxing and wrestling publication.

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Max grew up alongside his two siblings, brother James Manny Baer and sister Maude Baer; his brother, James, died in 2009 at the age of 66. From an early age, Max expressed an interest in performing, which prompted him to join his high school’s drama club and act in numerous plays. He attended the Sacramento-based Christian Brother’s High School, where he excelled at sports, earning varsity letters in four sports and winning the junior title at the Sacramento Open golf tournament.

Following his matriculation, he attended Santa Clara University, from which he graduated in 1959 with a degree in business administration and a minor in philosophy,

Max’s uncle was Buddy Baer, a boxer and actor who influenced him to take up acting.

Buddy is best known for his various roles in the western movies “Hell Canyon Outlaws”(1957), “Once Upon a Horse”(1958), and “Ride Beyond Vengeance” (1966). Interestingly, both Max’s father and uncle lost a fight to Joe Louis, regarded as one of the greatest boxers of all time.

Career

Max Jr. launched his career in 1960 at Warner Bros, starring in three episodes of the comedy/western TV series “Maverick”, alongside James Garnet, Jack Kelly and Roger Moore. During the same year, he made several one-episode appearances in various TV shows, including “Surfside 6”, “Bronco”, and “The Roaring ‘20s”.

In 1961 he landed several recurring roles in TV shows, such as “Hawaiian Eye”, “Cheyenne”, and “77 Sunset Strip”. Reportedly, since Max was 24, he had been mentored by Buddy Ebsen, the famous actor who was also a family friend and a huge influence on Max.

Under Ebsen’s wing and guidance, Max landed the role of Jethro Bodine, the naïve but very cunning nephew of Jed Clampett, played by Buddy Ebsen in the CBS sitcom “Beverly Hillbillies”.

As encapsulated in the show’s title sequence, “Beverly Hillbillies” follows the Clampetts, a poor backwoods family who end up living in Beverly Hills, California, after Jed Clampett, an uneducated mountaineer, struck ‘black gold’, having found oil underneath his land. The sitcom quickly became a hit, and in the ’60s was regarded as one of the best shows and most-watched programs on TV, especially during its first two seasons.

Created by Paul Henning, the show earned critical acclaim and nine Emmy nominations during its nine-season run from 1962 to 1971. Besides Ebsen, it also starred Irene Ryan as Granny, the family’s matriarch, and Donna Douglas as Ella May, Jed’s pretty but naïve daughter.

Max’s portrayal of Jethro, the self-centered cousin who believes that his six-grade education should warrant him a Hollywood career, earned him fame and popularity and became his best known role.

During the show’s run, Max appeared in other TV shows and movies, including “Vacation Playhouse”, “It’s a Man’s World”, and “A time For Killing”. From 1966 to 1967, he co-hosted the reality game show “Dream Girl of ‘67”, and the following year he was chosen as a panelist for the game show “Hollywood Squares”.

His other roles and projects

According to reports, after the “Beverly Hillbillies” went off the air, Max had trouble booking gigs and parts, as his career was hampered by typecasting. Unable to distance himself from the role of Jethro Bodine, he began working behind the camera as a director, editor and producer. In 1971, he produced the made-for-TV movie “Two for the Money”, followed by his performance in the anthology comedy series “Love, American Style”.

Struggling to revive his career, Max would go on to write, produce and star in the drama movie “Macon County Line” (1974), portraying Deputy Reed Morgan and sharing the screen with Alan Vint, Jesse Vint and Cheryl Waters.

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The movie was Max’s lucky break, as it became a huge commercial success, grossing over $30 million against a $225,000 budget, making it the highest-grossing film per dollar invested at the time. In an interview later, he said that he ‘would have had to sell door-to-door’ if “Macon Country Line” flopped’.

That was not his only successful project, as the future would show. Even though his drama movie “The Wild McCullochs”, which he wrote, produced and starred in didn’t cause as much of a commotion as his first project in 1976, he was back on the Hollywood map. Max, a cinematography pioneer, became the first person to use a popular single as a title and anchor of a film.

After he secured the rights to “Ode to Billy Joe”, by Bobbie Gentry, he produced and directed the eponymous movie, which made over $30 million on a $1 million budget. His last project was the comedy movie “Hometown U.S.A.” in 1979, after which he exited the scene, and apparently retired to his home at Lake Tahoe, Nevada.

In his opinion, his most recognized role as Jethro Bodine undermined his career, and when Paul Henning later, asked him to reprise the part in the movie “Return of the Beverly Hillbillies”, he rejected it.

However, he made an appearance in the 1993 TV special “The Legend of the Beverly Hillbillies”. Accompanied by his co-star from the show, Donna Douglas, he also appeared at the 2004 TV Land Awards.

Gambling Endeavors

Following his retirement from the Hollywood scene, Max began exploring other avenues, such as the gambling industry. After having witnessed the financial potential of locations for filming scenes from popular series such as “Bonanza”, he thought he could benefit from a connection to “The Beverly Hillbillies” and make it profitable.

Max used his role in the series as a marketing strategy for the gambling and hotel industry, and after obtaining the rights from CBS in 1991, Max launched the “Beverly Hillbillies” slot machines.

Later in 2003, he had an idea for a “Beverly Hillbillies”-themed hotel and casino, but it was never realized due to building code conflicts.

Adamant in pursuing this endeavor, Max bought land in Douglas County and neighboring parcels, to build a large gambling area with 800 slot machines, 16 tables, restaurants, and a cinema complex and hotel. However, in 2012 his plans were suspended indefinitely, due to ongoing litigation between Max and Douglas County.

Personal life

While his dating history is largely a mystery, in 1965 he began dating the actress Joanne Kathleen Hill. Max saw her photo on a billboard on Sunset Boulevard, and paid her a visit on Valentine’s Day to express his infatuation with her. They married in 1966 in a small ceremony with their closest friends and family, however, the marriage didn’t last long, and after five years, they divorced in 1971.

Rumors were circulating that Max wanted to have children, while Joanne opposed the idea and chose to pursue her acting career.

Subsequently, it’s believed that Max had several short-term relationships, but never announced any of his relationships publicly. He’s never remarried, and it seems that he’s currently single.

Scandals and Rumors

Due to the lack of public appearances, over the years some rumors resurfaced about his death, but those have been proven false, as he’s currently living in Los Angeles, California.

What is his net worth?

According to the celebrity net worth, his estimated wealth is around $50 million, which he’s earned through his acting career, entrepreneurial ventures, and producing low-budget movies.

Physical stats and hobbies

Max is 6ft 4ins tall (193cm) and weighs around 187lbs (85kgs). His hair is brown, and his eyes are brown.

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He’s been active throughout most of his life, playing golf, tennis and soccer. He’s also visited numerous countries in the Americas, Africa and Asia.

Max is an avid animal lover, owns several dogs and has a special liking for horses and bulls. Max is well-known for his bond with Ebsen and often talked about him and their collaborations in various interviews, saying: ‘Buddy was more of a surrogate father to me, because my dad had died in ’59 and this was ’62 and Buddy kinda took over, the same age as my dad, whom he knew pretty well. So, it was pretty easy for Buddy and me to become close.’

Buddy Ebsen died in a hospital bed in 2003, at the age of 92 from pneumonia. Both Max and Donna visited him before his death.

After Donna Douglas died in 2015, this left Max as the only surviving star of “Beverly Hillbillies”.

Is he active on social media?

It appears that Max isn’t a fan of social media, and doesn’t use Instagram, Facebook or Twitter.

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Chelsea Noble (Growing Pains) Age, Children, Husband, Wealth

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April 18, 2024

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Who is Chelsea Noble?

Chelsea Noble, born Nancy Mueller, is a former actress and model, perhaps best recognized for her role as Kate McDonald in the popular sitcom “Growing Pains”. She is also known as the wife of the actor and Evangelical Christianity activist Kirk Cameron. Chelsea was born under the Zodiac sign Sagittarius on 7 December 1964, in Cheektowaga, New York State, USA. As of 2022, she is 57 years old and holds American nationality. Chelsea is currently residing with her family in Agoura Hills, California.

Early life and Family

Chelsea was raised by her adoptive parents, Fred and Irene Muller, alongside her older brother named David. Talking of her education, she matriculated from Maryvale High School in 1983 and enrolled at the State University of New York at Geneseo, the highly selective and prestigious liberal arts college, graduating in 1987.

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During her time in college, she was very active in sports, particularly soccer, and played for the university’s team. Additionally, Chelsea was a member of the sorority Phi Kappa Pi.

Career

Chelsea launched her career in 1988, appearing in two episodes of the sitcom “Fuller House”, and portraying Greek businesswoman Kristina Andropolous in the daytime soap opera “Days of Our Lives”. During the same year, she made an episodic appearance in the sitcom “Who’s the Boss”.

After portraying minor parts in the series “Cheers” and “Booker”, Chelsea landed her role as Kate McDonald, girlfriend of Michael “Mike” Seaver, played by Kirk Kameron in the sitcom “Growing Pains”. The show, which follows the Seaver family of five and their everyday struggles, premiered in September 1985 and concluded in April 1992.

Chelsea was introduced in the fifth season, and continued starring through seven in a total of 22 episodes; the show also stars Alan Thicke, Joanna Kerns and Tracey Gold. Upon premiering, the series scooped positive reviews and numerous viewers, becoming one of the most popular sitcoms in the ‘80s. In addition to commercial success, the show received several nominations and awards, spawned several spin-offs, and was aired in over 10 countries, including Taiwan, New Zealand, and Germany.

In 1990 Chelsea made her movie debut playing Penelope in the movie “Instant Karma”, followed by her minor role in the film “The Willies”. In 1991, she was cast as Carrie Lee in the made-for-TV movie “A Little Piece of Heaven”, sharing the screen with her co-star from “Growing Pains” Kirk Cameron, Jussie Smollett and Ron McLarty.

Two years later, she made a one-episode appearance in “Doogie Howser” followed by a role in the TV film “Star Struck”. In 1995 she booked the part as one of the main characters, Elizabeth Waters, in the sitcom “Kirk”, which revolves around Kirk Hartman played by Kirk Cameron. The idea for the show sprang from his successful and notable seven-year role as Mike Seaver in “Growing Pains”, in collaboration with Bickley-Warren Productions and Warner Bros. The series ran for two seasons before it was canceled.

After her minor appearance in the series “Seinfeld”, she portrayed Alison Taylor in the 1998 TV film “You Lucky Dog”.

Chelsea kicked off the new millennium reprising her role as Kate in the comedy reunion film “Growing Pains Movie”, alongside other cast members.

Chelsea also booked the role of Hattie Durham in the religious thriller film “Left Behind”, based on the eponymous novel by Tim LaHaye and Jerry B. Jenkins. Despite receiving negative reviews and a poor performance at the box office, the movie was followed by two sequels, “Left Behind: Tribulation Force”(2002) and “Left Behind: World at War”(2005), in which she reprised her role as Hattie.

In 2004 she again portrayed Kate in the second reunion entitled “Growing Pains: Return of the Seavers”. In 2008 Chelsea had a minor part in the Christian drama film “Fireproof”. Her latest role was in the 2014 drama/family film “Mercy Rule”, again sharing the screen with her husband Kirk Cameron, playing his on-screen love match.

Personal life

Not much is known about her dating history. She and six-years-younger Kirk Cameron met on the set of “Fuller House”, when he was accompanying his younger sister Candace Cameron who starred in the show.

They soon started a romantic relationship, which became even stronger after they began playing on-screen love interests in “Growing Pains”. Eventually they became engaged, and on 21 July 1991 they walked down the aisle in a small ceremony at the historic chapel in Cheektowaga, New York. Reportedly, Chelsea’s brother David was the best man, while his wife Heidi was the maid of honor. After the ceremony, they had a small reception at a country club, and went on a honeymoon in Vermont.

They Have Six Children

They have welcomed four children, of which two are their biological children, while the other four were adopted. The couple first adopted four children of mixed races: Jack (born in 1996), Isabella in 1997, Anna in 1998, and Luke in 2000), and then had their biological offspring. Chelsea explained the reason behind this decision in an interview, saying: ‘We decided to adopt our first ones so they would always know they were our first choice – that they were our first babies.’

In 2001 they welcomed their daughter Olivia, and in 2003, Chelsea gave birth to James. Considering that Chelsea is an adopted child herself, she has always had a passion for adoption and great love for children. Talking to a media outlet, she revealed: ‘I love being a mother. It’s the most fulfilling thing.’ Chelsea is also an avid advocate for adoption, as it’s one of the most fundamental Christian beliefs.

After marrying Kirk, she focused on home-schooling and raising their children, with active involvement in various charitable organizations too.

Talking to a media outlet, Chelsea disclosed that she had always admired the marriage her parents had, and had always aspired to duplicate that vision of matrimony, saying: ‘They were married 36 years, and Kirk and I know that we can get through anything with our foundation of faith and family.’

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Given that both Chelsea and Kirk are avid and passionate Christians, they credit their faith and the Lord for the health and the success of their 22-year marriage, adding that having and raising children strengthened their bond.

What is her net worth?

According to sources, her estimated net worth is $5 million, which she’s earned through her career as an actress. On the other hand, her husband’s wealth is in the range of $10 million, also acquired through being an actor. It is believed that her roles in “Growing Pains” and the trilogy “Left Behind” were significant contributors to her current modest fortune.

Physical stats and Trivia

Chelsea is 5ft 7ins tall (170cm), weighs around 115lbs (52kgs), with vital statistics of 32-26-32. Her natural hair is light brown, while over the years, she’s dyed it blonde; her eyes are brown.

Kirk and Cameron co-founded the charitable “Firefly Organization”, which raises funds to aid research and develop programs for prolonging brain health. The organization also runs Camp Firefly, which allows terminally-ill children to spend a free vacation week with their families at their headquarters. The idea behind the camp sprang from Cameron’s experience working with sick children during his acting career.

Chelsea often played her husband’s kissing double in his other movies per his request. Kirk actually insisted on having his wife do these cameo appearances, as he did not want to kiss other women, even on screen.

Is she active on social media?

It appears that Noble is not a fan of social media and doen’t use Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. On the other hand, her husband is quite popular on his Instagram account, which boasts nearly 500,000 followers.

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Briefly about Cameron

Born in Panorama City, California, Kirk began his career in the entertainment business at the age of nine, appearing in various commercials. He made his TV debut aged 11, portraying Liam in the made-for-TV film “Goliath Awaits”. In the following four years, he switched between roles in TV series and movies, including “Two Marriages”, “Lou Grant”, and “More Than Murder”. In 1985 he landed his most recognized role, as Mike Seaver in the sitcom “Growing Pains” which catapulted him to stardom, as one of the most popular actors in the ‘80s and ‘90s.

During his lengthy stint in the “Growing Pains”, he starred and appeared in numerous other projects and movies, including “The Best of Times” (1986), “Like Father Like Son” (1987), and “Listen to Me” (1989).

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In 1995, he was cast as Kirk Hartman, the main character in the sitcom “Kirk”. In the new millennium, he withdrew from mainstream TV, but still reprised his part as Mike in the two reunion movies for “Growing Pains”. Except for a couple of roles, he mostly appeared in religious films, including the “Left Behind” trilogy, and “Saving Christmas”. His last appearance was in 2019 in the Netflix series “Fuller House”.

Besides his acting career, Kirk has also established himself as an evangelistic minister – in 2002, he co-founded the organization “The Way of the Master” with his fellow evangelist Ray Comfort. In 2009 he worked on the altered version of Charles Darwin’s “On the Origin of Species”, and distributed it with his organization, causing quite a commotion in the scientific community due to omitted chapters, and an introduction written by Ray Comfort.

That was not the only time Kirk landed in hot waters due to his beliefs – in 2012 he guest-starred on the talk show “Piers Morgan Tonight” and talked about homosexuality, saying it was unnatural and destructive to society, which drew criticism from the LGBT community, gay rights activists, and celebrities.

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Robb Wells Net Worth, Wife, Weight Loss, Children, House, Family

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April 18, 2024

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Who is Robb Wells?

Robert Christopher ‘Robb’ Wells is an actor and screenwriter, who gained popularity portraying Ricky in the Canadian sitcom “Trailer Park Boys”. He’s also known as a co-founder of Swearnet.com, the subscription-based website that he and his co-stars from “Trailer Park Boys” launched. Robb was born under the Zodiac sign Libra on 28 October 1972, in Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada. As of 2022, he’ll be 50 years old; he holds American nationality.

Early life and Family

The names of his parents remain a mystery, but it’s known that Robb’s father was a forensic expert who worked with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.

At the age of eight, the family moved to Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. Reportedly, during his high school days, he was very interested in sports, especially soccer, and later made it to the Nova Scotia provincial team.

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In high school, he met his life-long friends and partners John Paul Trembley and Mike Clattenburg, who would later be his co-stars in “Trailer Park Boys”. As a group, they were known as jokers, often pulling practical jokes and pranks, which would later get them into trouble, similar to the situations and characters they played on the show.

After matriculating, he enrolled at Saint Mary’s University in Nova Scotia, and graduated in 1993 with a Bachelor of Commerce.

The Beginnings of his career and “Trailer Park Boys”

Before launching their acting careers, Robb, Mike and John ran a restaurant together. Robb launched his acting career in 1995, collaborating with Mike and Jon on the short movie “The Cart Boy”, in which he played the character Ricky for the first time. In 1998, they filmed another short comedy movie, “One Last Shot”, directed by Mike and starring Robb and John.

The following year, Robb reprised the role of Ricky in the comedy movie “Trailer Park Boys”. It follows a petty felon, Julian, played by John Trembley, who hires a crew to film a documentary about him, his life in the trailer, and his friends.

The film, regarded as the spiritual ‘pilot’ for the series, did not gain popularity or become a commercial success, but it caught the attention of actor/director Barrie Dunn, who saw an enormous potential for filming a similarly-themed series.

The trio and Barrie pitched the idea to The Comedy Network, but were turned down. Finally, the executive producers for the Showcase Television channel recognized the marketability and the potential of the show, and gave them a commitment to a first season.

The series “Trailor Park Boys” premiered in 2001, with slight changes compared to the movie.

The show starred Robb as Ricky LaFleur, John Paul Trembley as Julian with the addition of the third character, Bubbles, portrayed by Mike Smith. The series follows three felons who have a documentary made about their lives, set in the fictional Sunnyvale Trailer Park in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia.

The show ran for 12 seasons – the first seven seasons originally on Showcase channel, earning the title as their highest-rated Canadian series. Later in 2008, it was picked up by Netflix, and the series continued for another five seasons, concluding in 2018. Besides becoming a huge commercial success, the show spawned several spin-offs and films. Regarded as one of Canada’s most enduring pop-culture productions, it aired in various other countries around the globe, including Israel, New Zealand and Germany.

Other Roles

In 2002 he had a minor role in the independent coming-of-age drama movie “Virginia’s Run”, alongside Lindze Letherman, Rachel Skarsten, and Gabriel Byrne. Robb then shared the screen with Mike and John in several films spawned from “Trailer Park Boys”, including “Hearth of Dartmouth: Life of a Trailer Park Girl”, “Trailer Park Boys 10”, and “Trailer Park Boys: Say Goodnight to the Bad Guys”.

He also reprised his role as Ricky in “The Movie” (2006), which was a huge commercial and critical success, earning three nominations for the prestigious Canadian Genie Award. The movie was followed by two sequels entitled “Countdown to Liquor Day” (2009), and “Don’t Legalize It” (2014).

In 2009, Robb portrayed Jimmy the Gofer in the movie “The Boondock Saint II: All Saints Day”, sharing the scene with Sean Patrick Flanery, Norman Reedus, and Julie Benz.

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Two years later, he was cast as Logan in the action/ exploitation film “Hobo with a Shotgun”, followed by his appearance as Stabby Brutto in the movie “The Drunk and On Drugs”. Robb then appeared in other movies, including “Jackhammer”, “The Back Nine”, and “Would You Rather”.

Since 2014, he has starred mainly in “Trailer Park” movies, projects, and spin-offs, including “Swearnet: The Movie”, “Trailer Park Boys: Live at the North Pole”, and “Swearnet Live”.

Latest Roles

In 2019, he voiced the Ricky LaFleur character in the animated series “Trailer Park Boys: Animated Series”, which ran for two seasons, concluding in 2020.

In January 2021, Robb, Mike, and John launched another spin-off series, “Trailer Park Boys: Jail”, then he switched from his usual portrayal of Rick and landed the role of John Andrew McGinnis in the drama movie “Dawn, Her Dad and the Tractor”. In 2022 he is set to appear in the comedy/ crime film “Vandits”.

Personal life

Even though Robb is a well-known celebrity in Canada and the US, he has managed to keep most of his private matters away from the public eye. According to sources, he’s never been married or engaged. In 2013, he posted a photo of himself and the blogger and gamer Jeanna Harrison, which sparked rumors about their alleged relationship. However, Robb never disclosed any information or confirmed the rumors. At the moment, it’s believed that he’s single.

“Swearnet”

In 2013, the magic trio Mike, John and Robb, purchased the rights to the show from the original producers, and in 2014, they launched two movies, “Swearnet” and “Swearnet Live”. Following the movies’ enormous success and positive reception, they founded the eponymous website and movie/television studio also known as ‘Home of the Trailor Park Boys’. It features a variety of content, shows and podcasts, which is exclusive to website subscribers. Additionally, fans can receive information regarding upcoming projects, tour dates, and merchandise. Their official Instagram account has over 200,000 followers.

What is his net worth?

Robb’s estimated net worth is around $2.5 million, acquired from his acting career, the website, and merchandise.

Physical statistics and Trivia

Robb is 6ft 1in tall (185cm) and weighs around 115lbs (68kgs). His hair is dark brown, further adorned with blue eyes.

Robb is a distant cousin of the Prime Minister of Canada, Stephen Harper, who was in office from 2006 to 2015.

Is he active on social media?

It seems that Robb is not a fan of social platforms. He has a Twitter account with over 100,000 followers, but it appears inactive, as his last post was made in 2014 – Robb doesn’t use Instagram or Facebook, but his fans can keep up with his upcoming projects on the official Instagram account for “Trailer Park Boys”, and the “Swearnet” website.