Elmore Joseph Andre (August 14, 1908 – September 6, 1984[1][2][3]), known professionally as E. J. André, was an American writer, director, and actor on stage, film and television,[4] perhaps best known for portraying Uncle Jed and various other bit roles on Little House on the Prairie, and Eugene Bullock on Dallas.

[5][6][7] Andre's early work included writing and directing productions for the Nine O'Clock Players, which performed for disabled children.

[5] His film debut came later at the age of 48 at the urging of his agent, beginning with a role as the Sheik of Hazerath in Cecil B. DeMille's The Ten Commandments (1956).

[5][8] During his 28-year film and television career he was a notable character actor, cast in the role of uncle, grandfather, doctor, farmer, educator, politician, clergyman, judge, and the like.

On television, he was a familiar face as guest cast in 77 Sunset Strip, 87th Precinct, Adam 12, The Alfred Hitchcock Hour, The Big Valley, Blue Light, Bonanza, Bronco, Burke's Law, Cannon, Charlie's Angels, Dallas, The Dakotas, Death Valley Days, The Flying Nun, The Fugitive, Greatest Heroes of the Bible, The Green Hornet, Gunsmoke, Harry O, I Dream of Jeannie, Laredo, Little House on the Prairie, Love American Style, Mannix, Nichols, Night Gallery, Perry Mason, Peter Gunn, Petticoat Junction, Quincy, M.E., Shane, Shirley Temple's Storybook, Starsky & Hutch, Switch, Surfside 6, Wagon Train, The Waltons, Whispering Smith, Temple Houston, and more.