Obituary of Max Baer

Max Baer

Maximilian Baer (born December 4th, 1937 in Oakland, California) was an TV Actor who was best known for playing the intellectual nephew (4th grade graduate), Jethro Bodine on classic American TV series "The Beverly Hillbillies". Max died on January 2nd, 2026 (TBV) and his death was quite possibly just due to old age. He was 88 years old when he died.

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Max Baer Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Still Alive
Full Name: Baer, Maximilian
Common Name: Max Baer
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Oakland, California, United States
Birth Date: December 04, 1937
Age: 88
Also Known As: Jethro, Maximilian
Occupations:
- TV Actor
- TV Producer
Active Years: 1949-1991

Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Chicken Fried Steak
Favorite Color: Aqua
Favorite Scent: Versace Eros
Favorite Actor: Denzel Washington

Maximilian's Family Tree

Birth Name: Maximilian Adalbert Baer Jr
Father: Maximilian Adalbert Baer (1909-1959)
Mother: Mary Ellen Sullivan (1903 - 1978)
Brother(s):

James Manny Baer (1941-2009)

Sister(s):

Maude Baer (born 1943)

Spouse/Partner:

Joanne Kathleen Hill (married 1966-divorced 1971)

Death Notice:

Date: Still Alive
Place: Unknown
Cause of Death: None Yet

Category Tags:

TV Actor TV Producer American Born on December 4th Born in 1937 Born in California

Quotable Quotes:

"[on being called Jethro now] It's like somebody calling you a son of a bitch. If he's your friend, it's okay. If he's your enemy, it's not." (IMDB)

"Maximilian Baer's life was cut short by a tragic accident on the eve of his 24th birthday. (V)"

"Maximilian Baer lived a remarkable life full of work, perseverance and skill, leaving behind a legacy of work that will continue to inspire future generations. (V)"

Is Mr. Maximilian Baer still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has not passed away.