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Hugh Beaumont
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Hugh Beaumont

Known for Leave It to Beaver · Lassie · Adventures of Superman

​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.

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Born
Feb 16, 1909
Died
May 14, 1982
Known For
Acting

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.

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Known For

Filmography

Movies

Buyer BewareInsp. Thomas' Assistant (uncredited)
1940
Good Bad BoysJudge's Aide (uncredited)
1940
Jack PotMechanic (uncredited)
1940
Phantom RaidersSeaman
1940
Soak the OldDetective (uncredited)
1940
You, the PeoplePete
1940
Forbidden PassageClements
1941
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South of PanamaPaul Martin
1941
Sucker ListCharles Adams (uncredited)
1941
Unfinished BusinessHugh the Bridegroom
1941
Canal ZoneThe Radio Operator (uncredited)
1942
Flight LieutenantCadet John McGinnis
1942
Keep 'Em SailingFBI Chemist (uncredited)
1942
Northwest RangersWarren - Mountie Who Finds Fowler's Body
1942
Right to the HeartWillie Donovan
1942
The Wife Takes a FlyerOfficer
1942
Wake IslandCaptain (uncredited)
1942
BombardierSoldier
1943
Du Barry Was a LadyFootman (uncredited)
1943
Flight for FreedomFlight Instructor (uncredited)
1943
Good Luck, Mr. YatesAdjutant
1943
He Hired the BossJordan
1943
Mexican Spitfire's Blessed EventGeorge Sharpe
1943
The Fallen SparrowOtto Skaas
1943
The Seventh VictimGregory Ward
1943
There's Something About a SoldierLt. Martin
1943
I Love a SoldierJohn
1944
Mr. Winkle Goes to WarRange Officer
1944
Mr. Winkle Goes to War
1944
Practically YoursFilm-Cutter (uncredited)
1944
Prunes and PoliticsMr. Tinker
1944
Song of the Open RoadJohn Moran (uncredited)
1944
Strange AffairDetective Carey (uncredited)
1944
The Racket ManPolice Sgt. 'Irish' Duffy
1944
The Seventh CrossTruck Driver (uncredited)
1944
They Live in FearInstructor (uncredited)
1944
A Gun in His HandPolice Academy Graduate (uncredited)
1945
Apology for MurderKenny Blake
1945
Blonde from BrooklynLieutenant (uncredited)
1945
Blood on the SunJohnny Clarke (uncredited)
1945
I'm a Civilian Here MyselfInterviewer
1945
Objective, Burma!Capt. Hennessey
1945
The Lady ConfessesLarry Craig
1945
You Came AlongArmy Chaplain at Funeral (uncredited)
1945
Blonde for a DayMichael Shayne
1946
Johnny Comes Flying HomeEngineer (uncredited)
1946
Larceny in Her HeartMichael Shayne
1946
Murder Is My BusinessMichael Shayne
1946
Tars and SparsCaptain
1946
The Blue DahliaGeorge Copeland
1946
Bury Me DeadMichael Dunn
1947
Railroaded!Police Sergeant Mickey Ferguson
1947
The Guilt of Janet Ames(uncredited)
1947
Three on a TicketMichael Shayne
1947
Too Many WinnersMichael Shayne
1947
Money MadnessSteve Clark
1948
Reaching from HeavenBill Starling
1948
The CounterfeitersPhilip Drake
1948
Tokyo JoeProvost Marshal Major (uncredited)
1949
A Date with Your FamilyNarrator
1950
Second ChancePastor Dr. Emory
1950
The Flying MissileMaj. Wilson
1950
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Trader ThorneJoe Wilding
1950
Callaway Went ThatawayMr. Adkins (uncredited)
1951
Danger ZoneDennis O'Brien
1951
Go for Broke!Chaplain (uncredited)
1951
Home Town StoryBob MacFarland (uncredited)
1951
Lost ContinentRobert Phillips
1951
Mr. Belvedere Rings the BellPoliceman
1951
Overland TelegraphBrad Roberts
1951
Pier 23Dennis O'Brien
1951
Roaring CityDennis O'Brien
1951
Target UnknownAmerican Commanding Officer (uncredited)
1951
The Last OutpostLt. Fenton
1951
Bugles in the AfternoonLt. Cooke
1952
Night Without SleepJohn Harkness
1952
Phone Call from a StrangerTim Brooks
1952
The Member of the WeddingMinister (uncredited)
1952
Washington StoryChaplain
1952
Wild StallionCapt. Wilmurt
1952
The Mississippi GamblerKennerly (uncredited)
1953
Hell's HorizonSgt. Al Trask
1955
Mobs, Inc.Gangster
1956
The Mole PeopleDr. Jud Bellamin
1956
Night PassageJeff Kurth
1957
The Human DuplicatorsAustin Welles
1965

Television

The Lone RangerRev. Randy Roberts · 1 eps
1949
Lux Video TheatreGeorge · 1 eps
1950
Hallmark Hall of FameCol. Richard Chamberlayne · 1 eps
1951
Hallmark Hall of FameCol. Lander · 1 eps
1951
Racket Squad1 eps
1951
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars1 eps
1951
Schlitz Playhouse of StarsJohn Harris · 1 eps
1951
Schlitz Playhouse of StarsTom Sutton · 1 eps
1951
Adventures of Superman1 eps
1952
Cavalcade of AmericaLewis Graham · 1 eps
1952
Cavalcade of AmericaCoach Jack Cody · 1 eps
1952
Cavalcade of AmericaFather Werr · 1 eps
1952
Dangerous Assignment3 eps
1952
Four Star PlayhouseFather Renaldo · 1 eps
1952
Four Star PlayhouseAlbert Woods · 1 eps
1952
Four Star PlayhouseDr. Lindell · 1 eps
1952
Four Star PlayhousePadre · 1 eps
1952
Four Star PlayhouseDoctor · 1 eps
1952
Hopalong Cassidy1 eps
1952
The Ford Television TheatreSheriff Burns · 1 eps
1952
City Detective1 eps
1953
Letter to LorettaEditor of Manhattan Magazine · 2 eps
1953
Letter to LorettaChris Palmer · 1 eps
1953
Letter to LorettaHenry Preston · 1 eps
1953
Letter to LorettaRev. Bell · 1 eps
1953
Letter to LorettaArthur Nicholls · 1 eps
1953
Letter to LorettaWriter
1953
TopperEd Merrill · 1 eps
1953
Climax!1 eps
1954
Lassie2 eps
1954
Public Defender1 eps
1954
Public DefenderGil Bowman · 1 eps
1954
Public DefenderEd McGrath · 1 eps
1954
Studio 571 eps
1954
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The George Gobel ShowSelf · 1 eps
1954
CrossroadsReverend Clifton R. Pond · 1 eps
1955
My Friend Flicka1 eps
1955
Leave It to BeaverWard Cleaver · 234 eps
1957
Leave It to BeaverDirector
1957
Meet McGrawClay Farrell · 1 eps
1957
Wagon TrainJed Halick · 1 eps
1957
The VirginianMaguire · 1 eps
1962
The VirginianCharles Martin · 1 eps
1962
The VirginianMaj. James Carlton · 1 eps
1962
Petticoat JunctionRonnie Beckman · 1 eps
1963
Petticoat JunctionDonald Elliott · 2 eps
1963
Mannix1 eps
1967
MannixFrank Abbott · 1 eps
1967
MannixHammond · 1 eps
1967
Marcus Welby, M.D.Jim Wagner · 1 eps
1969
Medical CenterDr. Simpson · 1 eps
1969
The Most Deadly Game1 eps
1970

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