How did Max Baer Jr make his money?

Baer finally had to put himself to work as an actor in his movie Macon County Line (1974), which he also wrote and produced with a friend. Although it didn’t let him escape his Jethro character, he did earn more than $35 million dollars in box office and (later) rental receipts.

How rich is Max Baer from The Beverly Hillbillies?

This transition paid off handsomely. According to CelebrityNetWorth.com, Baer Jr. is now worth $50 million as he celebrates his 83rd year. Not bad for someone that was going to be forever typecasted after the days of The Beverly Hillbillies.

Does Max Baer get royalties from The Beverly Hillbillies?

Baer obtained the sublicensing rights, including food and beverage rights, to The Beverly Hillbillies from CBS in 1991. His business partner estimates the cost of obtaining the rights and developing the ideas at US$1 million.