Ken Weatherwax facts for kids
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Ken Weatherwax
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A 1964 publicity still for The Addams Family
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Kenneth Patrick Weatherwax
September 29, 1955 |
| Died | December 7, 2014 (aged 59) West Hills, California, U.S.
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| Resting place | Valhalla Memorial Park Cemetery |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1964–1966, 1977 |
| Family | Joey D. Vieira (half-brother) Ruby Keeler (aunt) |
Kenneth Patrick Weatherwax (born September 29, 1955 – died December 7, 2014) was an American child actor. He was most famous for playing the character Pugsley Addams on the TV show The Addams Family.
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About Ken Weatherwax's Life
Early Life and Family Connections
Ken Weatherwax was born in Los Angeles, California. His family had many people who worked in show business. His aunt, Ruby Keeler, was a famous actress and dancer.
His half-brother, Joey D. Vieira, acted in the TV show Lassie. He played a character named Porky. Ken's uncles, Frank and Rudd Weatherwax, were dog trainers. They owned the first dog that played Lassie.
Becoming Pugsley Addams
Ken started acting when he was very young. His first role was in a commercial for Gleem toothpaste. He was only 9 years old at the time.
Soon after, he was chosen to play Pugsley Addams. This was for the popular TV show The Addams Family. The show was on TV for two years, from 1964 to 1966.
Life After The Addams Family
After The Addams Family ended, Ken found it hard to get other acting jobs. People mostly saw him as Pugsley. This is called being "typecast." Because of this, he lost interest in acting for a while.
When he was 17, Ken joined the U.S. Army. Later, at age 21, he played Pugsley again. This was for a TV movie called Halloween with the New Addams Family in 1977.
Ken then started a new career behind the scenes. He worked as a grip in movie studios. A grip helps set up equipment like cameras and lights. He also built sets for movies.
He sometimes went to Addams Family events. He often appeared with Lisa Loring, who played Wednesday Addams. Wednesday was Pugsley's younger sister on the show. Ken and Lisa stayed good friends throughout their lives.
Ken Weatherwax's Passing
Ken Weatherwax died on December 7, 2014. He was 59 years old. He passed away from a heart attack at his home in West Hills, California.
In 2017, money was raised to help bury Ken. He was laid to rest at Valhalla Memorial Park Cemetery in North Hollywood. Some of his ashes are also kept at the Dearly Departed Tours & Artifact Museum.
What Ken Weatherwax Acted In
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1964–1966 | The Addams Family | Pugsley Addams | 64 episodes |
| 1977 | Halloween with the New Addams Family | Pugsley Sr | TV movie |
See also
In Spanish: Ken Weatherwax para niños
