Maximilian Adalbert ‘Max’ Baer Jr. was born on the 4th December 1937 in Oakland, California USA, of German, Jewish and Scots-Irish ancestry. He is an actor, perhaps best recognized for starring in the role of Jethro Bodine on “The Beverly Hillbillies” (1962). He is also recognized as a producer and director. His career in the entertainment industry was active from 1960 to 1991.
Have you ever wondered how rich Max Baer Jr is, as of early 2016? According to authoritative sources, it has been estimated that the overall size of Max’s net worth is as high as $50 million, with the main sum of this amount of money coming from his successful involvement in the film industry, however, his net worth has also increased from his career as a businessman, starting a casino in Nevada.
Max Baer Jr. Net Worth $50 Million
Max Baer Jr. was raised with two siblings in a well known family, as his father was Max Baer, a heavyweight boxing champion; his uncle was actor and boxer Buddy Baer. After attending Christian Brothers High School in Sacramento, he enrolled at Santa Clara University, from which he graduated in 1959 with a BA degree in Business Administration, with a minor in philosophy.
Max`s professional acting career began in the 1960s, with a cameo role in the TV series “Maverick”, which was soon followed by other roles in such TV series as “Cheyenne” (1960-1961), “Surfside 6” (1960-1961), and “77 Sunset Strip” (1960-1961), all of which increased his net worth. In 1962, his life changed for the better, as he was chosen for the role of Jethro Bodine in the TV series “Beverly Hillbillies”, which ran until 1971, increasing his net worth by a large margin. However, the show didn`t keep him out of other ventures, as he earned roles in several productions, such as “Vacation Playhouse” (1963), “The Andy Griffith Show” (1963), and “A Time For Killing” (1967), among others.
After the Hillbillys ended, he continued to pursue an acting career, securing roles in films and TV series such as “The Birdmen” (1971), “Love, American Style” (1972-1973), “Macon County Line” (1974), “The Circle Family” (1982), and his last appearance was in the TV series “Murder, She Wrote” (1989-1991). His net worth was certainly rising.
Max is also recognized as a director and producer, creating productions such as “Macon County Line”, which was the highest grossing movie at the time, with box office takings of more than $25 million, which also increased Max`s net worth, since the movie budget was only $110, 000. Furthermore, he created “The Wild McCullochs” (1975), and “Hometown U.S.A” (1979), among others, all of which increased his net worth.
Thanks to his role of Jethro Bodine, Max earned himself a large fan base, and on account of that, he started a casino, “Beverly Hillbillies”, located in Nevada, is also steadily increasing his net worth.
When it comes to his personal life, Max Baer Jr. was married to Joanne Kathleen Hill from 1966 to 1971. Other information about his personal life is kept in his private vault!
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