Max Baer is a name that belongs to two famous personalities in American history: a boxer and an actor. Both of them have achieved fame and success in their respective fields, but they have also been the subject of confusion and rumors about their lives and deaths. Is Max Baer still alive? The answer depends on which Max Baer you are referring to. In this article, we will explain the difference between the two Max Baers and their current status.

Max Baer Sr.: The Boxing Champion

Max Baer Sr. was a professional boxer who competed from 1929 to 1941. He was born on February 11, 1909, in Omaha, Nebraska, to Jewish parents who had emigrated from Germany. He was known for his powerful punch and his charismatic personality. He won the world heavyweight title in 1934 by defeating Primo Carnera, and defended it once before losing it to James J. Braddock in 1935. He also fought against Joe Louis in 1935, but lost by knockout in the fourth round.

Max Baer Sr. had a record of 72 wins (53 by knockout), 13 losses, and 0 draws. He was ranked as the 22nd greatest heavyweight of all time by The Ring magazine in 2003. He was also inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1995.

Max Baer Sr. was not only a boxer, but also an actor and a comedian. He appeared in several movies and TV shows, such as The Prizefighter and the Lady, Africa Screams, Sheriff of Fractured Jaw, and The Harder They Fall. He also had a son, Max Baer Jr., who became a famous actor as well.

Max Baer Sr. died on November 21, 1959, at the age of 50, from a heart attack. He was in Hollywood, California, where he was scheduled to appear on a TV show with his son. He collapsed in his hotel room and was pronounced dead at the hospital.

Max Baer Jr.: The Beverly Hillbillies Star

Max Baer Jr. is an actor, producer, director, and writer who is best known for his role as Jethro Bodine on the sitcom The Beverly Hillbillies. He was born on December 4, 1937, in Oakland, California, to Max Baer Sr. and his wife Mary Ellen Sullivan. He graduated from Santa Clara University with a degree in business administration and a minor in philosophy.

Max Baer Jr. started his acting career in 1960 at Warner Bros., where he appeared on several TV shows, such as Maverick, Surfside 6, Hawaiian Eye, Cheyenne, and 77 Sunset Strip. In 1962, he landed the role of Jethro Bodine, the dim-witted nephew of Jed Clampett (played by Buddy Ebsen) on The Beverly Hillbillies. He played the role for nine seasons until the show ended in 1971.

Max Baer Jr. continued to act after The Beverly Hillbillies, but he also ventured into producing and directing movies. He made films such as The Wild McCullochs, Ode to Billy Joe, Macon County Line, and Hometown USA. He also tried to launch various projects based on The Beverly Hillbillies theme, such as slot machines and casinos.

Max Baer Jr. is still alive and well as of 2023. He is currently 85 years old and lives in Los Angeles with his two dogs. He has been married once to Joanne Kathleen Hill from 1966 to 1971, but they had no children. He has also been involved in several lawsuits over his rights to The Beverly Hillbillies franchise.

Conclusion

Is Max Baer still alive? The answer is yes and no. Max Baer Sr., the boxer and actor, died in 1959 from a heart attack at the age of 50. Max Baer Jr., the actor and producer who played Jethro on The Beverly Hillbillies, is still alive and well at the age of 85 as of 2023. They are both famous and respected for their achievements and contributions to American culture.

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