Acting
Tom Lester
Born 1938-09-23
Mississippi, USA
Department: Acting
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.
Known For
Prominent works featuring Tom Lester
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Knight Rider
1982
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Little House on the Prairie
1974
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Love, American Style
1969
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The Beverly Hillbillies
1962
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Intruder
1989
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Green Acres
1965
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Petticoat Junction
1963
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The Wonderful World of Disney
1954
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Benji
1974
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Gordy
1995
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Filmography & Credits
Complete career catalog (18 titles)
| Poster | Title | Character / Role | Type | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Campin' Buddies | Tom | Movie | 2014 |
| Campin' Buddies | Producer | Movie | 2014 |
 | Huntin' Buddies | Tom | Movie | 2008 |
 | Gordy | Cousin Jake | Movie | 1995 |
 | Pistol: The Birth of a Legend | Pete as adult | Movie | 1991 |
 | Return to Green Acres | Eb Dawson | Movie | 1990 |
 | Intruder | Officer Mathews | Movie | 1989 |
 | Knight Rider | Ted Moore | TV Series | 1982 |
 | Donovan's Kid | Photographer | Movie | 1979 |
 | Benji | Riley | Movie | 1974 |
 | Little House on the Prairie | Self / Appearance | TV Series | 1974 |
 | Love, American Style | Fleetus | TV Series | 1969 |
 | Green Acres | Eb Dawson | TV Series | 1965 |
| Green Acres | Gus Jr. | TV Series | 1965 |
 | Petticoat Junction | Eb Dawson | TV Series | 1963 |
 | The Beverly Hillbillies | Eb Dawson | TV Series | 1962 |
 | The Wonderful World of Disney | Traveling Photographer | TV Series | 1954 |
| The Wonderful World of Disney | Photographer (uncredited) | TV Series | 1954 |