The Lurch Files Pugsley Profile

"Pugsley"

Pugsley is the son of Gomez and Morticia Addams. A short, squat boy, he resembles his uncle Fester with hair. Pugsley is fond of his striped t-shirt and shorts and is rarely seen wearing anything different. Few words escape his lips as he is more inclined to communicate via his actions. He is a fast learner and has picked up his uncle's love of explosives. Pugsley is a very retrospective child and is not quite sure where he fits into the world. He even has tried his hand at..Boy scouts! Pugsley loves animals. His pets include Aristotle, the octopus and Fang, the Jaguar, as well as Kitty Kat, the lion. His favorite hobby is to play "Guinea Pig" to Wednesdays strange game ideas, such as "Is there a God?"
Pugsleys greatest attributes are a sense of fun, loyalty to his sister, and thoughtfulness. He will make a great scientist when he grows up.

Classic TV

Ken Weatherwax
Born: September 29, 1955

Born into a showbiz family, Ken had his first appearance on T.V. for Gleam toothpaste when he was 6 years old. His half-brother Joey went by the stage name Donald Keeler was Porky in the 50's T.V. series Lassie.
Ken played Pugsley Addams from 1964 until 1966. He lost his heart for show buisiness after the show went off the air. Supplying the voice for Pugsley again in 1973 animated catroons he would not return in front of the camera until 1977 for the Reunion show. Since that time Ken has taken a position behind the camera instead of in front of it. He has been the grip for the shows The A-Team, Full House and China Beach.
You can read more of Ken ( although not much more) at The internet movie database.

New Addams Family Series

Brody Smith
Born: August 18, 1989(unconfirmed)

According to an email I received, Brody was born on August 18, 1989 in Vancouver, BC, Canada.I have yet been able to veriy this inormation though (ps thanks Kevin!) If you have any verifyable information you wish to share, please contact Cousin Itt at aadams3@kc.rr.com.com

Jimmy Workman
Born: October 4, 1980

Jimmy Workman was born in Fairfax, Virginia. His chance to appear in the Addams Family happened quite by accident. His sister read for the Part of Wednesday, while Jimmy played at the set. When the casting directors noticed Jimmy, they immediately saw a possibility. Jimmy was asked to read the part of Pugsley, and the rest is history.
Jimmy has since been in two other movies besides the Addams Family and Addams Family Values. In 1992, he had a bit part in the remake of "Christmas in Conneticut". In 1997, Jimmy played Sean in the critically acclaimed "As Good as It gets". You can see and read more of Jimmy Workman at his fan site, The Addams Family Manse

Addams Family Reunion

Jerry Messing
Born: unknown

Not much is known about the young lad who portrays Pugsley in the Addams Family Reunion, other than he was a regular guest n the critically accalmed show "Freaks and Geeks" during it's irst season. Jerry played the role o Gordon Crisp.
When more information is available, this page will be updated. In the meantime, you can keep track of Jerrys' carreer by going to the Internet Movie Database. If you have verifiable information you would like to share, please contact Cousin Itt at aadams3@kc.rr.com