Kenneth Patrick Weatherwax
(September 29, 1955 – December 7, 2014) known as Kenny and billed as
"Ken" Weatherwax, was an American actor, best known for having played
Pugsley Addams on the original The Addams Family television series and
Halloween with the New Addams Family.
After The Addams Family was
canceled, Weatherwax found it difficult to get work in Hollywood (a common
occurrence for child actors) and was typecast as Pugsley well into his teens.
At 17, Weatherwax entered the U.S. Army.
Weatherwax worked behind the
camera as a movie studio grip and set builder after his acting career. He also
made appearances at Addams Family–related events.
Weatherwax died from a heart
attack at his home on December 7, 2014 at the age of 59.]
His aunt was Ruby Keeler.[4]
His brother is Joey D. Vieira, also known as Donald Keeler, who played
"Porky" on the first three seasons of TV's Lassie, beginning in 1954.]