Buddy Ebsen

Christian Ludolph " Buddy" Ebsen Jr. was born to Christian Ludolf Ebsen Sr. (1872 - 1951) and Frances W. Wendt (1882 - 1974). His father was born in Germany and his mother was born in Latvia. Buddy had four sisters: Helga (1902 - 1994), Norma (1904 - 1996), Vilma (1911 - 2007) and Leslie Ebsen (1913 - 1948). Buddy Ebsen first married Ruth Margaret McCambridge (1904 - 1968) on July 10, 1933, in Harrison, New York. They had one child, Elizabeth Ann "Libby" Ebsen (1936 - 2002). Buddy then married Nancy Daughaday Wolcott (1918 - 2008) on September 6, 1945. They had seven children, two sons, one of whom was Christian Ebsen III (1946 - 1946) and five daughters, one of whom was Susannah Dustin Ebsen (1947 - 2019). Buddy Ebsen, a renowned entertainer of his time, enchanted audiences with his unique voice, mesmerizing dance skills, and captivating performances as an actor. He gained fame as a versatile performer, earning acclaim as a singer, dancer, and actor. Throughout his illustrious career that spanned over seven decades, Buddy made an indelible mark on the entertainment industry with his undeniable talent, versatility, and enduring appeal. From his early beginnings to his remarkable achievements in Hollywood and beyond, Buddy Ebsen's legacy as a singer-dance man-actor continues to captivate audiences to this day. To read more about his extraordinarily long and illustrious career, see Buddy Ebsen: Professions and IMDb Biography, Buddy Ebsen. You can also read Buddy Ebsen: Obituary. Buddy Ebsen joined the United States Coast Guard during World War II, serving his country with distinction. He was stationed in the Pacific theater of operations and was involved in various duties, including serving on patrol craft and minesweepers.