Buddy Foster

Lucius Fisher Foster IV (born July 12, 1957), known professionally as Buddy Foster, is an American former child actor. Beginning his professional acting career at the age of eight, Foster had roles in television series from the late 1960s through the early 1970s, including Mayberry R.F.D. (1968–1971). With the death of Arlene Golonka, he became the sole surviving regular cast member of the series. Foster is the older brother of actress and director Jodie Foster. Early life Foster was born on July 12, 1957, the only son and third of four children born to Lucius Fisher Foster III and Evelyn "Brandy" ( Almond) Foster. His parents divorced in the early 1960s, and his mother obtained a job in the entertainment industry to support her children. Career Actor As a child actor, Foster appeared in a regular role on the 1967 TV western Hondo. and Mayberry, R.F.D. (1968–1971), as well as appearing in guest-starring roles on numerous other television series throughout the 1970s including The Six Million Dollar Man.