Quick Facts About Tom Lester

Thomas Lester was an American actor and preacher best known for his appearance on the television series Green Acres as Eb Dawson, Oliver Wendell Douglas’ farmhand. Gordy and Benji were two feature animal films in which he appeared. You can learn more about him by reading the article below.

What was Tom Lester’s net worth?

Tom Lester was a successful actor who made a lot of money in his career. He has had a long career in the acting industry and has amassed a substantial fortune. According to Internet sources, his estimated net worth at the time of his death was $24 million. His salary and assets, however, have yet to be revealed.

What is Tom Lester famous for?

• an American actor and evangelist.
• His role as Eb Dawson, farmhand to Oliver Wendell Douglas on the television series Green Acres.

Tom Lester came from where?

Tom was born in the United States of America, in the town of Laurel. His ethnicity is White and his nationality is American. His zodiac sign is Libra, and he practices Christianity. Pat Lester, an accountant with Gulf Oil, and Mary Sue Lester, a manager at Home Interiors and Gifts, are his parents. He also has a brother named Michael Lester.

Tom Lester obtained a B.S. degree in chemistry and biology from the University of Mississippi in Oxford, Mississippi, after graduating from Laurel High School. He briefly attended Hattiesburg’s University of Southern Mississippi for graduate study, but acting became his primary focus.

When did Tom Lester pursue his acting career?

• Tom begins work in the Little Theater, which he did, acting in showcases at the North Hollywood Playhouse. In the early 1960s, He performed in a play with CBS producer, and he soon found himself auditioning for the role of Eb Dawson on Green Acres. He beat 400 other actors to play the character after a screen test.
• He got the role because he was the only one who could milk a cow in real life since he grew up on a farm in Mississippi. His recurring role soon became a regular character due to the character’s and the show’s popularity, which made Lester a household name.
• Green Acres was the 11th-rated show in its debut season of 1965-66, according to the Nielsen ratings, climbed to #6 in 1966-67 and was #16 and #19, respectively, the following two seasons.
• As Green Acres characters also appeared in episodes of two other CBS series named Petticoat Junction and The Beverly Hillbillies. He also occasionally appeared on those shows.
• Even during the height of Green Acres’ popularity, He lived in a small apartment atop a garage in the San Fernando Valley. Each year during the show’s summer hiatus he would travel the country and speak at churches, youth rallies, and revival meetings and at one time was part of the Rev. Billy Graham’s organization.
• He appeared in nearly every Green Acres episode between 1965-71, except for the first half in the 1967-68 season when he suffered mononucleosis. After six seasons, Green Acres was canceled in 1971 as part of CBS’s “rural purge”.

 Green Acres

• After Green Acres, He was forever typecast as Eb Dawson. In 1990, he reunited with Albert and Gabor to reprise his role in Return to Green Acres.
• During the mid-1970s to early 1980s, his roles included guest spots in Little House on the Prairie, Marcus Welby, M.D., Knight Rider, and Love, American Style.
• In 1991, he played the adult Pete Maravich in the film about the future basketball hall of farmer’s youth, The Pistol: The Birth of a Legend.
• Year of  2004, he was the voice of the unseen DJ for KCOW radio station in the movie Christmas Child. In 2014, he starred with Ray Stevens and Victoria Jackson in the comedy Campin’ Buddies.
• He was a farmer and for many years had been a Christian speaker who traveled the nation, preaching a message of faith and obedience. Until his death, He participated in autograph shows and fan forums often dressed as Eb Dawson.

What caused Tom Lester’s death?

According to his family, Tom Lester died on Monday, April 21, 2020 in Nashville at the age of 81 due to complications from Parkinson’s disease. A graveside service for family and close friends will be held at Hickory Grove Cemetery in Laurel on Friday, followed by a celebration of life service.

What is the name of Tom Lester’s wife?

In 2007, Tom Lester married Kaylie Lester. Until his death on April 21, 2020, the couple lived happily on the 250-acre family farm in Vossburg, Mississippi. There is currently no information about his children or previous affairs. We will notify you whenever we receive new information.

What was Tom Lester’s height?

Tom stands at 6 feet 4 inches tall and weighs an undetermined amount. His hair is dark brown and his eyes are hazel. His other physical characteristics are being investigated. We’ll notify you once we make a change.