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Hugh Beaumont

Hugh Beaumont

Actor · 1909–1982

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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.

Acted in 111

1970s

  1. 1970

    The Most Deadly Game

    TV

1950s

  1. 1957
  2. Meet McGraw

    Clay Farrell · 1 episode

  3. 1956

    The Mole People

    Dr. Jud Bellamin

  4. Mobs, Inc.

    Gangster

  5. 1955

    Hell's Horizon

    Sgt. Al Trask

  6. Crossroads

    Reverend Clifton R. Pond · 1 episode

  7. My Friend Flicka

    TV

  8. 1954
  9. 1953
  10. The Mississippi Gambler

    Kennerly (uncredited)

  11. 1952

    The Member of the Wedding

    Minister (uncredited)

  12. Night Without Sleep

    John Harkness

  13. Washington Story

    Chaplain

  14. Wild Stallion

    Capt. Wilmurt

  15. Phone Call from a Stranger

    Tim Brooks

  16. 1951

    Hallmark Hall of Fame

    Col. Richard Chamberlayne, Col. Lander · 1 episode

  17. Overland Telegraph

    Brad Roberts

  18. Callaway Went Thataway

    Mr. Adkins (uncredited)

  19. Schlitz Playhouse of Stars

    John Harris, Tom Sutton · 1 episode

  20. Mr. Belvedere Rings the Bell

    Policeman

  21. Pier 23

    Dennis O'Brien

  22. Roaring City

    Dennis O'Brien

  23. Danger Zone

    Dennis O'Brien

  24. Target Unknown

    American Commanding Officer (uncredited)

  25. 1950

    The Flying Missile

    Maj. Wilson

  26. Second Chance

    Pastor Dr. Emory

1940s

  1. 1949
  2. 1948

    The Counterfeiters

    Philip Drake

  3. 1947

    Bury Me Dead

    Michael Dunn

  4. Too Many Winners

    Michael Shayne

  5. Three on a Ticket

    Michael Shayne

  6. The Guilt of Janet Ames

    (uncredited)

  7. 1946

    Blonde for a Day

    Michael Shayne

  8. Larceny in Her Heart

    Michael Shayne

  9. The Blue Dahlia

    George Copeland

  10. Johnny Comes Flying Home

    Engineer (uncredited)

  11. Murder Is My Business

    Michael Shayne

  12. Tars and Spars

    Captain

  13. 1945

    Apology for Murder

    Kenny Blake

  14. A Gun in His Hand

    Police Academy Graduate (uncredited)

  15. You Came Along

    Army Chaplain at Funeral (uncredited)

  16. Blonde from Brooklyn

    Lieutenant (uncredited)

  17. The Lady Confesses

    Larry Craig

  18. I'm a Civilian Here Myself

    Interviewer

  19. 1944

    Practically Yours

    Film-Cutter (uncredited)

  20. They Live in Fear

    Instructor (uncredited)

  21. Strange Affair

    Detective Carey (uncredited)

  22. The Seventh Cross

    Truck Driver (uncredited)

  23. Mr. Winkle Goes to War

    Range Officer

  24. I Love a Soldier

    John

  25. Song of the Open Road

    John Moran (uncredited)

  26. The Racket Man

    Police Sgt. 'Irish' Duffy

  27. Prunes and Politics

    Mr. Tinker

  28. 1943

    There's Something About a Soldier

    Lt. Martin

  29. The Fallen Sparrow

    Otto Skaas

  30. Mexican Spitfire's Blessed Event

    George Sharpe

  31. Good Luck, Mr. Yates

    Adjutant

  32. Bombardier

    Soldier

  33. Flight for Freedom

    Flight Instructor (uncredited)

  34. He Hired the Boss

    Jordan

  35. 1942

    Keep 'Em Sailing

    FBI Chemist (uncredited)

  36. Northwest Rangers

    Warren - Mountie Who Finds Fowler's Body

  37. Wake Island

    Captain (uncredited)

  38. Flight Lieutenant

    Cadet John McGinnis

  39. The Wife Takes a Flyer

    Officer

  40. Right to the Heart

    Willie Donovan

  41. 1941

    Unfinished Business

    Hugh the Bridegroom

  42. Sucker List

    Charles Adams (uncredited)

  43. Forbidden Passage

    Clements

  44. 1940

    You, the People

    Pete

  45. Good Bad Boys

    Judge's Aide (uncredited)

  46. Soak the Old

    Detective (uncredited)

  47. Buyer Beware

    Insp. Thomas' Assistant (uncredited)

  48. Phantom Raiders

    Seaman

  49. Jack Pot

    Mechanic (uncredited)

Directed 1

Wrote 1

Appearances1

1950s

  1. 1950

    A Date with Your Family

    Narrator