7.5
TV
Acting
Tom Lester
- Born
- Died
- (aged 81)
- Birthplace
- Mississippi, USA
- Credits
- 16 titles
Biography
Tom Lester was an American actor and evangelist. He is most remembered for his role as Eb Dawson on the 1965-1971 television series Green Acres. He also appeared as the Eb Dawson character in six 1966-1967 episodes of Petticoat Junction and three 1968 episodes of The Beverly Hillbillies.
Signature work
Known For
7.5
TV
8.0
TV
Little House on the Prairie
6.2
Movie
Intruder
6.4
Movie
Benji
6.9
TV
The Beverly Hillbillies
7.2
TV
Green Acres
5.9
TV
Petticoat Junction
7.9
TV
The Wonderful World of Disney
5.4
Movie
Gordy
6.4
Movie
Pistol: The Birth of a Legend
6.2
TV
Love, American Style
3.5
Movie
Return to Green Acres
7.5
Movie
Donovan's Kid
6.0
Movie
Huntin' Buddies
Movie
Campin' Buddies
Movie
Charo and the Sergeant
Acting credits 16
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Campin' Buddies Film | Tom |
| 2008 | Huntin' Buddies Film | Tom |
| 1995 | Gordy Film | Cousin Jake |
| 1991 | Pistol: The Birth of a Legend Film | Pete as adult |
| 1990 | Return to Green Acres Film | Eb Dawson |
| 1989 | Intruder Film | Officer Mathews |
| 1982 | Knight Rider TV | Ted Moore (1 ep) |
| 1979 | Donovan's Kid Film | Photographer |
| 1976 | Charo and the Sergeant Film | Sgt. Hank Palmer |
| 1974 | Benji Film | Riley |
| 1974 | Little House on the Prairie TV | (1 ep) |
| 1969 | Love, American Style TV | Fleetus (1 ep) |
| 1965 | Green Acres TV | Eb Dawson, Gus Jr. (138 ep) |
| 1963 | Petticoat Junction TV | Eb Dawson (6 ep) |
| 1962 | The Beverly Hillbillies TV | Eb Dawson (3 ep) |
| 1954 | The Wonderful World of Disney TV | Traveling Photographer, Photographer (uncredited) (2 ep) |
Crew credits 1
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Campin' Buddies Film | Producer |