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Hugh Beaumont

Known For

Acting

Gender

Male

Birthday

Feb 16, 1909 (117 years old)

Place of Birth

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Biography

​From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Eugene Hugh Beaumont (February 16, 1909 – May 14, 1982) was an American actor and television director. He was also licensed to preach by the Methodist church. Beaumont is best known for his portrayal of Ward Cleaver on the 1957-1963 television series Leave It to Beaver. He had earlier played the role of the private detective Michael Shayne in a series of films in the 1940s.

Known For

Acting
2004Los Angeles Plays ItselfGeorge Copeland in The Blue Dahlia (archive footage)
1970The Most Deadly Game
1969Medical CenterDr. Simpson
1969Marcus Welby, M.D.Jim Wagner
1967Mannix
1967MannixFrank Abbott
1967MannixHammond
1965The Human DuplicatorsAustin Welles
1963Petticoat JunctionRonnie Beckman
1963Petticoat JunctionDonald Elliott
1962The VirginianMaguire
1962The VirginianCharles Martin
1962The VirginianMaj. James Carlton
1957Night PassageJeff Kurth
1957Leave It to BeaverWard Cleaver
1957Wagon TrainJed Halick
1957Meet McGrawClay Farrell
1956The Mole PeopleDr. Jud Bellamin
1956Mobs, Inc.Gangster
1955Hell's HorizonSgt. Al Trask
1955My Friend Flicka
1954Lassie
1954Climax!
1954Public Defender
1954Studio 57
1954Public DefenderGil Bowman
1954The George Gobel ShowSelf
1953The Mississippi GamblerKennerly (uncredited)
1953City Detective
1953Letter to LorettaEditor of Manhattan Magazine
1953Letter to LorettaChris Palmer
1953Letter to LorettaHenry Preston
1953Letter to LorettaRev. Bell
1953Letter to LorettaArthur Nicholls
1953TopperEd Merrill
1952Night Without SleepJohn Harkness
1952Bugles in the AfternoonLt. Cooke
1952Phone Call from a StrangerTim Brooks
1952Washington StoryChaplain
1952Wild StallionCapt. Wilmurt
1952The Member of the WeddingMinister (uncredited)
1952Adventures of Superman
1952Cavalcade of AmericaLewis Graham
1952Dangerous Assignment
1952Hopalong Cassidy
1952Cavalcade of AmericaCoach Jack Cody
1952Cavalcade of AmericaFather Werr
1952Four Star PlayhouseFather Renaldo
1952Four Star PlayhouseAlbert Woods
1952Four Star PlayhouseDr. Lindell
1952Four Star PlayhousePadre
1952Four Star PlayhouseDoctor
1952The Ford Television TheatreSheriff Burns
1951Home Town StoryBob MacFarland (uncredited)
1951Lost ContinentRobert Phillips
1951Mr. Belvedere Rings the BellPoliceman
1951Pier 23Dennis O'Brien
1951Go for Broke!Chaplain
1951Danger ZoneDennis O'Brien
1951The Last OutpostLt. Fenton
1951Target UnknownAmerican Commanding Officer (uncredited)
1951Overland TelegraphBrad Roberts
1951Callaway Went ThatawayMr. Adkins (uncredited)
1951Roaring CityDennis O'Brien
1951Hallmark Hall of FameCol. Richard Chamberlayne
1951Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
1951Racket Squad
1951Schlitz Playhouse of StarsJohn Harris
1951Schlitz Playhouse of StarsTom Sutton
1951Hallmark Hall of FameCol. Lander
1950A Date with Your FamilyNarrator
1950The Flying MissileMaj. Wilson
1950Second ChancePastor Dr. Emory
1950Trader ThorneJoe Wilding
1950Lux Video TheatreGeorge
1949Tokyo JoeProvost Marshal Major (uncredited)
1949The Lone RangerRev. Randy Roberts
1948Money MadnessSteve Clark
1948The CounterfeitersPhilip Drake
1948Reaching from HeavenBill Starling
1947Bury Me DeadMichael Dunn
1947Railroaded!Police Sergeant Mickey Ferguson
1947Too Many WinnersMichael Shayne
1947Three on a TicketMichael Shayne
1947The Guilt of Janet Ames(uncredited)
1946Johnny Comes Flying HomeEngineer (uncredited)
1946The Blue DahliaGeorge Copeland
1946Blonde for a DayMichael Shayne
1946Murder Is My BusinessMichael Shayne
1946Larceny in Her HeartMichael Shayne
1946Tars and SparsCaptain
1945Apology for MurderKenny Blake
1945The Lady ConfessesLarry Craig
1945You Came AlongArmy Chaplain at Funeral (uncredited)
1945Blonde from BrooklynLieutenant (uncredited)
1945A Gun in His HandPolice Academy Graduate (uncredited)
1945I'm a Civilian Here MyselfInterviewer
1945Objective, Burma!Capt. Hennessey
1945Blood on the SunJohnny Clarke (uncredited)
1944Mr. Winkle Goes to WarRange Officer
1944Song of the Open RoadJohn Moran (uncredited)
1944I Love a SoldierJohn
1944Practically YoursFilm-Cutter (uncredited)
1944The Racket ManPolice Sgt. 'Irish' Duffy
1944They Live in FearInstructor (uncredited)
1944Strange AffairDetective Carey (uncredited)
1944Prunes and PoliticsMr. Tinker
1944The Seventh CrossTruck Driver (uncredited)
1944Mr. Winkle Goes to War
1943The Seventh VictimGregory Ward
1943The Fallen SparrowOtto Skaas
1943Flight for FreedomFlight Instructor (uncredited)
1943There's Something About a SoldierLt. Martin
1943Du Barry Was a LadyFootman (uncredited)
1943He Hired the BossJordan
1943Mexican Spitfire's Blessed EventGeorge Sharpe
1943Good Luck, Mr. YatesAdjutant
1943BombardierSoldier
1942Wake IslandCaptain (uncredited)
1942Keep 'Em SailingFBI Chemist (uncredited)
1942Flight LieutenantCadet John McGinnis
1942Canal ZoneThe Radio Operator (uncredited)
1942Northwest RangersWarren - Mountie Who Finds Fowler's Body
1942The Wife Takes a FlyerOfficer
1942Right to the HeartWillie Donovan
1941Forbidden PassageClements
1941South of PanamaPaul Martin
1941Unfinished BusinessHugh the Bridegroom
1941Sucker ListCharles Adams (uncredited)
1940Jack PotMechanic (uncredited)
1940Soak the OldDetective (uncredited)
1940You, the PeoplePete
1940Phantom RaidersSeaman
1940Buyer BewareInsp. Thomas' Assistant (uncredited)
1940Good Bad BoysJudge's Aide (uncredited)
Directing
1957Leave It to BeaverDirector
Writing
1953Letter to LorettaWriter