Tom lester biography
Tom lester biography
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Tom Lester
American actor and evangelist (1938–2020)
For the American football coach, see Tom Lester (American football).
Tom Lester | |
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Lester in an undated photo | |
| Born | Thomas William Lester (1938-09-23)September 23, 1938 Laurel, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Died | April 20, 2020(2020-04-20) (aged 81) Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Occupations | |
| Years active | 1965–2014 |
| Spouse | Kaylie Lester (m. 2007) |
Thomas William Lester (September 23, 1938 – April 20, 2020) was an American actor and evangelist.
He was best known for his role as farmhand Eb Dawson on the television show Green Acres as well as crossover appearances on Petticoat Junction, which was set near Green Acres' fictional town of Hooterville. He appeared in two feature animal films, Gordy and Benji.
Early life and education
Lester was born in Laurel, Mississippi, one of two children (both sons) of Pat Lester (1913–2009), an accountant with Gu