
Actor
Hugh Beaumont
16 Feb 1909Born
14 May 1982Died
73Age at death
114Credits
Biography
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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
The Blue DahliaGeorge Copeland6.7
The Seventh VictimGregory Ward6.4
Objective, Burma!Capt. Hennessey6.9
Leave It to BeaverWard Cleaver, Director6.9
Night PassageJeff Kurth6.5
LassieSeries6.3
The Mole PeopleDr. Jud Bellamin5.2
Adventures of SupermanSeries6.6
MannixFrank Abbott, Hammond6.9
Tokyo JoeProvost Marshal Major (uncredited)6.1
The Seventh CrossTruck Driver (uncredited)6.8
Blood on the SunJohnny Clarke (uncredited)5.9
Filmography
The 80 most recent of 114 credits.
- 1970The Most Deadly GameSeries (1 episode)
- 1969Medical CenterSeries: Dr. Simpson (1 episode)
- 1969Marcus Welby, M.D.Series: Jim Wagner (1 episode)
- 1967MannixSeries: Frank Abbott, Hammond (1 episode)
- 1965The Human DuplicatorsFilm: Austin Welles
- 1963Petticoat JunctionSeries: Ronnie Beckman, Donald Elliott (1 episode)
- 1962The VirginianSeries: Maguire, Charles Martin, Maj. James Carlton (1 episode)
- 1957Leave It to BeaverSeries: Ward Cleaver, Director (234 episodes)
- 1957Wagon TrainSeries: Jed Halick (1 episode)
- 1957Night PassageFilm: Jeff Kurth
- 1957Meet McGrawSeries: Clay Farrell (1 episode)
- 1956The Mole PeopleFilm: Dr. Jud Bellamin
- 1956Mobs, Inc.Film: Gangster
- 1955Hell's HorizonFilm: Sgt. Al Trask
- 1955CrossroadsSeries: Reverend Clifton R. Pond (1 episode)
- 1955My Friend FlickaSeries (1 episode)
- 1954Climax!Series (1 episode)
- 1954Studio 57Series (1 episode)
- 1954LassieSeries (2 episodes)
- 1954Public DefenderSeries: Gil Bowman, Ed McGrath (1 episode)
- 1953TopperSeries: Ed Merrill (1 episode)
- 1953Letter to LorettaSeries: Editor of Manhattan Magazine, Chris Palmer, Henry Preston, Rev. Bell, Arthur Nicholls, Writer (2 episodes)
- 1953City DetectiveSeries (1 episode)
- 1953The Mississippi GamblerFilm: Kennerly (uncredited)
- 1952The Member of the WeddingFilm: Minister (uncredited)
- 1952The Ford Television TheatreSeries: Sheriff Burns (1 episode)
- 1952Cavalcade of AmericaSeries: Lewis Graham, Coach Jack Cody, Father Werr (1 episode)
- 1952Night Without SleepFilm: John Harkness
- 1952Four Star PlayhouseSeries: Father Renaldo, Albert Woods, Dr. Lindell, Padre, Doctor (1 episode)
- 1952Adventures of SupermanSeries (1 episode)
- 1952Hopalong CassidySeries (1 episode)
- 1952Washington StoryFilm: Chaplain
- 1952Wild StallionFilm: Capt. Wilmurt
- 1952Bugles in the AfternoonFilm: Lt. Cooke
- 1952Phone Call from a StrangerFilm: Tim Brooks
- 1952Dangerous AssignmentSeries (3 episodes)
- 1951Hallmark Hall of FameSeries: Col. Richard Chamberlayne, Col. Lander (1 episode)
- 1951Overland TelegraphFilm: Brad Roberts
- 1951Callaway Went ThatawayFilm: Mr. Adkins (uncredited)
- 1951Schlitz Playhouse of StarsSeries: John Harris, Tom Sutton (1 episode)
- 1951Lost ContinentFilm: Robert Phillips
- 1951Mr. Belvedere Rings the BellFilm: Policeman
- 1951Racket SquadSeries (1 episode)
- 1951Home Town StoryFilm: Bob MacFarland (uncredited)
- 1951Pier 23Film: Dennis O'Brien
- 1951Go for Broke!Film: Chaplain (uncredited)
- 1951Roaring CityFilm: Dennis O'Brien
- 1951Danger ZoneFilm: Dennis O'Brien
- 1951The Last OutpostFilm: Lt. Fenton
- 1951Target UnknownFilm: American Commanding Officer (uncredited)
- 1950A Date with Your FamilyFilm: Narrator
- 1950The Flying MissileFilm: Maj. Wilson
- 1950Lux Video TheatreSeries: George (1 episode)
- 1950Second ChanceFilm: Pastor Dr. Emory
- 1950Trader ThorneFilm: Joe Wilding
- 1949Tokyo JoeFilm: Provost Marshal Major (uncredited)
- 1949The Lone RangerSeries: Rev. Randy Roberts (1 episode)
- 1948The CounterfeitersFilm: Philip Drake
- 1948Money MadnessFilm: Steve Clark
- 1948Reaching from HeavenFilm: Bill Starling
- 1947Bury Me DeadFilm: Michael Dunn
- 1947Railroaded!Film: Police Sergeant Mickey Ferguson
- 1947Too Many WinnersFilm: Michael Shayne
- 1947Three on a TicketFilm: Michael Shayne
- 1947The Guilt of Janet AmesFilm: (uncredited)
- 1946Blonde for a DayFilm: Michael Shayne
- 1946Larceny in Her HeartFilm: Michael Shayne
- 1946The Blue DahliaFilm: George Copeland
- 1946Johnny Comes Flying HomeFilm: Engineer (uncredited)
- 1946Murder Is My BusinessFilm: Michael Shayne
- 1946Tars and SparsFilm: Captain
- 1945Apology for MurderFilm: Kenny Blake
- 1945A Gun in His HandFilm: Police Academy Graduate (uncredited)
- 1945You Came AlongFilm: Army Chaplain at Funeral (uncredited)
- 1945Blonde from BrooklynFilm: Lieutenant (uncredited)
- 1945The Lady ConfessesFilm: Larry Craig
- 1945Blood on the SunFilm: Johnny Clarke (uncredited)
- 1945Objective, Burma!Film: Capt. Hennessey
- 1945I'm a Civilian Here MyselfFilm: Interviewer
- 1944Practically YoursFilm: Film-Cutter (uncredited)
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