If you grew up watching The Beverly Hillbillies, you probably remember Max Baer Jr. as Jethro, the hilariously clueless cousin with a heart of gold. But what’s the actor been up to since the show went off the air?
Now 84, Baer has kept busy with an impressive second act. He tried his hand at filmmaking, wrote scripts, and even fought to bring the Clampetts back to TV with a sequel series. Though the project never came to fruition, his commitment to the show’s legacy never wavered.
Away from the spotlight, he’s also made a difference through philanthropy, supporting causes that matter to him. For a man best known for playing a lovable simpleton, Baer’s real-life story is anything but simple.
