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He returned to his parents' home in Laurel, Mississippi, but continued to do an occasional movie or TV role. In 1990, he reunited with Albert and Eva Gabor to reprise his role in Return to Green Acres. Career after Green Acres Īfter Green Acres, Lester was typecast as Eb Dawson. After six seasons, Green Acres was cancelled in 1971 as part of CBS's " rural purge". The show's explanation for Eb's absence was that he had eloped and was on his honeymoon.

Lester appeared in nearly every Green Acres episode between 19, with the exception of the first half of the 1967–68 season when he was ill with mononucleosis. Each year during the show's summer hiatus he would travel the country and speak at churches, youth rallies and revival meetings and at one time worked for the Reverend Billy Graham's organization. Even during the height of Green Acres' popularity, Lester lived modestly in a small apartment over a garage in the San Fernando Valley.
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Īs several Green Acres characters also appeared in episodes of two other CBS series – Petticoat Junction and The Beverly Hillbillies – Lester, as Eb Dawson, also occasionally appeared on those shows. His recurring role soon became a regular character due to the character's and the show's popularity.
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Lester later said he won the role because he was the only actor who auditioned who knew how to milk a cow since he grew up on a farm in Mississippi. Lester beat around 400 other actors to play the character after a screen test. In the early 1960s, Lester appeared in a play with CBS producer Paul Henning's daughter Linda Kaye Henning (Betty Jo Bradley of Petticoat Junction), and Lester soon found himself auditioning for the role of Eb Dawson, farmhand to Oliver Wendell Douglas (played by Eddie Albert) on Green Acres. She suggested he begin work in the Little Theater, which he did, acting in showcases at the North Hollywood Playhouse. "Eb Dawson" role Īfter moving to Hollywood, Lester met radio and character actress Lurene Tuttle, who became his friend and acting coach. In his early 20s he attended the First Baptist Church of Beverly Hills, California. Īfter college he taught school in Purcell, Oklahoma, but he left for Los Angeles. He briefly attended graduate school at the University of Southern Mississippi, but acting became his main interest. Īfter he graduated from Laurel High School, he attended the University of Mississippi, where he was a member of the Sigma Nu Fraternity, and received a B.Sc. He discussed his plans and his dream of becoming an actor with his parents. At that time he said he thought the Lord's plan for his life would deliver him to Hollywood, California, to embark on an acting career. In 1948, he became a born-again Christian, and became involved in the Baptist church.

Lester was born in Laurel, Mississippi, one of two children (both sons) of Pat Lester (1913–2009), an accountant with Gulf Oil, and Mary Sue (Thornton) Lester (1914–2009), a manager with Home Interiors and Gifts.

He appeared in two feature animal films, Gordy and Benji. He was best known for his role as farmhand Eb Dawson on the television show Green Acres. To add information, pictures and relationships, join in discussions and get credit for your contributions.Thomas William Lester (Septem– April 20, 2020) was an American actor and evangelist. Help us build our profile of Edward Albert and Katherine Woodville! His zodiac sign is Pisces.Įdward Albert and Katherine Woodville - Dating, Gossip, News, Photos list. He is most remembered for Butterflies Are Free. Her zodiac sign is Sagittarius.Īmerican Actor Edward Albert was born Edward Laurence Heimberger on 20th February, 1951 in Los Angeles, California USA and passed away on 22nd Sep 2006 Malibu, California aged 55. She is most remembered for The Mystery of Edwin Drood. Aboutīritish Actress Katherine Woodville was born Katherinre Woodville on 4th December, 1938 in London, England and passed away on 5th Jun 2013 Portland, Oregon aged 74. They had a daughter named Thais Albert age 42. Katherine Woodville and Edward Albert were married for 27 years before Edward Albert died, leaving behind his partner and 1 child.
