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Hugh Beaumont
Actor

Hugh Beaumont

16 Feb 1909Born
14 May 1982Died
73Age at death
114Credits

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

Filmography

The 80 most recent of 114 credits.

  1. 1970The Most Deadly GameSeries (1 episode)
  2. 1969Medical CenterSeries: Dr. Simpson (1 episode)
  3. 1969Marcus Welby, M.D.Series: Jim Wagner (1 episode)
  4. 1967MannixSeries: Frank Abbott, Hammond (1 episode)
  5. 1965The Human DuplicatorsFilm: Austin Welles
  6. 1963Petticoat JunctionSeries: Ronnie Beckman, Donald Elliott (1 episode)
  7. 1962The VirginianSeries: Maguire, Charles Martin, Maj. James Carlton (1 episode)
  8. 1957Leave It to BeaverSeries: Ward Cleaver, Director (234 episodes)
  9. 1957Wagon TrainSeries: Jed Halick (1 episode)
  10. 1957Night PassageFilm: Jeff Kurth
  11. 1957Meet McGrawSeries: Clay Farrell (1 episode)
  12. 1956The Mole PeopleFilm: Dr. Jud Bellamin
  13. 1956Mobs, Inc.Film: Gangster
  14. 1955Hell's HorizonFilm: Sgt. Al Trask
  15. 1955CrossroadsSeries: Reverend Clifton R. Pond (1 episode)
  16. 1955My Friend FlickaSeries (1 episode)
  17. 1954Climax!Series (1 episode)
  18. 1954Studio 57Series (1 episode)
  19. 1954LassieSeries (2 episodes)
  20. 1954Public DefenderSeries: Gil Bowman, Ed McGrath (1 episode)
  21. 1953TopperSeries: Ed Merrill (1 episode)
  22. 1953Letter to LorettaSeries: Editor of Manhattan Magazine, Chris Palmer, Henry Preston, Rev. Bell, Arthur Nicholls, Writer (2 episodes)
  23. 1953City DetectiveSeries (1 episode)
  24. 1953The Mississippi GamblerFilm: Kennerly (uncredited)
  25. 1952The Member of the WeddingFilm: Minister (uncredited)
  26. 1952The Ford Television TheatreSeries: Sheriff Burns (1 episode)
  27. 1952Cavalcade of AmericaSeries: Lewis Graham, Coach Jack Cody, Father Werr (1 episode)
  28. 1952Night Without SleepFilm: John Harkness
  29. 1952Four Star PlayhouseSeries: Father Renaldo, Albert Woods, Dr. Lindell, Padre, Doctor (1 episode)
  30. 1952Adventures of SupermanSeries (1 episode)
  31. 1952Hopalong CassidySeries (1 episode)
  32. 1952Washington StoryFilm: Chaplain
  33. 1952Wild StallionFilm: Capt. Wilmurt
  34. 1952Bugles in the AfternoonFilm: Lt. Cooke
  35. 1952Phone Call from a StrangerFilm: Tim Brooks
  36. 1952Dangerous AssignmentSeries (3 episodes)
  37. 1951Hallmark Hall of FameSeries: Col. Richard Chamberlayne, Col. Lander (1 episode)
  38. 1951Overland TelegraphFilm: Brad Roberts
  39. 1951Callaway Went ThatawayFilm: Mr. Adkins (uncredited)
  40. 1951Schlitz Playhouse of StarsSeries: John Harris, Tom Sutton (1 episode)
  41. 1951Lost ContinentFilm: Robert Phillips
  42. 1951Mr. Belvedere Rings the BellFilm: Policeman
  43. 1951Racket SquadSeries (1 episode)
  44. 1951Home Town StoryFilm: Bob MacFarland (uncredited)
  45. 1951Pier 23Film: Dennis O'Brien
  46. 1951Go for Broke!Film: Chaplain (uncredited)
  47. 1951Roaring CityFilm: Dennis O'Brien
  48. 1951Danger ZoneFilm: Dennis O'Brien
  49. 1951The Last OutpostFilm: Lt. Fenton
  50. 1951Target UnknownFilm: American Commanding Officer (uncredited)
  51. 1950A Date with Your FamilyFilm: Narrator
  52. 1950The Flying MissileFilm: Maj. Wilson
  53. 1950Lux Video TheatreSeries: George (1 episode)
  54. 1950Second ChanceFilm: Pastor Dr. Emory
  55. 1950Trader ThorneFilm: Joe Wilding
  56. 1949Tokyo JoeFilm: Provost Marshal Major (uncredited)
  57. 1949The Lone RangerSeries: Rev. Randy Roberts (1 episode)
  58. 1948The CounterfeitersFilm: Philip Drake
  59. 1948Money MadnessFilm: Steve Clark
  60. 1948Reaching from HeavenFilm: Bill Starling
  61. 1947Bury Me DeadFilm: Michael Dunn
  62. 1947Railroaded!Film: Police Sergeant Mickey Ferguson
  63. 1947Too Many WinnersFilm: Michael Shayne
  64. 1947Three on a TicketFilm: Michael Shayne
  65. 1947The Guilt of Janet AmesFilm: (uncredited)
  66. 1946Blonde for a DayFilm: Michael Shayne
  67. 1946Larceny in Her HeartFilm: Michael Shayne
  68. 1946The Blue DahliaFilm: George Copeland
  69. 1946Johnny Comes Flying HomeFilm: Engineer (uncredited)
  70. 1946Murder Is My BusinessFilm: Michael Shayne
  71. 1946Tars and SparsFilm: Captain
  72. 1945Apology for MurderFilm: Kenny Blake
  73. 1945A Gun in His HandFilm: Police Academy Graduate (uncredited)
  74. 1945You Came AlongFilm: Army Chaplain at Funeral (uncredited)
  75. 1945Blonde from BrooklynFilm: Lieutenant (uncredited)
  76. 1945The Lady ConfessesFilm: Larry Craig
  77. 1945Blood on the SunFilm: Johnny Clarke (uncredited)
  78. 1945Objective, Burma!Film: Capt. Hennessey
  79. 1945I'm a Civilian Here MyselfFilm: Interviewer
  80. 1944Practically YoursFilm: Film-Cutter (uncredited)

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