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Mini Biography

Born on September 23, 1938 in Jackson, Mississippi. He was brought up on his grandfather's farm, shucking corn, fishing, hunting, and picking cotton. He graduated from the University of Mississippi, majoring in Chemistry. He taught science and biology at a school in Purcell, Oklahoma, before moving to Hollywood. Lester has remained single and spends his time between Laurel, Mississippi, and Hollywood. He speaks to youth groups and at religious gatherings at times about his faith. He's shared the stage three times with Billy Graham, and feels his notoriety from the show enables him to spread the word of God.

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Trivia

Owns a 250 acre timber farm in Vossburg, Mississippi. In 1997, he was selected as Mississippi's Wildlife Farmer Of The Year.

Best known by the public for his role as Eb Dawson on "Green Acres" (1965).

Where Are They Now

(October 2001) Travels as a motivational speaker.

(October 2007) Travels as a motivational speaker. Owns a small farm with his mother in Vossburg, Jasper County, Mississippi. Maintains his office and personal effects at his parents' home in Laurel, Jones County, Mississippi.

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