About
Played the role of Uncle Joe Carson for 11 years on Petticoat Junction and also appeared in TV roles on Judge Roy Bean, The Beverly Hillbillies, and others.
Before Fame
He sought to follow in his father's footsteps, graduating from North Pacific Dental College and working as dentist for eight years.
Trivia
His cantankerous character, Uncle Joe Carson transcended Petticoat Junction to appear on three episodes of The Beverly Hillbillies, and more than a dozen on Green Acres.
Family Life
He was born in Humansville, Missouri and moved with his family to Oregon at the age of seven.
Associated With
He made two guest appearances on the television mystery drama Perry Mason, starring Raymond Burr.
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