Person Details

Birthday: 1909-02-16 21:44:58

Death: 1982-05-14 21:44:58

Aliases: Eugene Hugh Beaumont

Gender: Male

Place of birth: Kansas, USA

Homepage:

Movie Involvements: 68

TV Involvements: 21


Most Famous Work

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.

Most Famous Work

The Virginian
Average
6

The Virginian

(1962) Maj. James Carlton
Wagon Train
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6

Wagon Train

(1957) Jed Halick
Mannix
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7

Mannix

(1967) Hammond
Medical Center
Average
6

Medical Center

(1969) Dr. Simpson
Cavalcade of America
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4

Cavalcade of America

(1952) Father Werr
The Blue Dahlia
Average
7

The Blue Dahlia

(1946) George Copeland
Letter to Loretta
Average
6

Letter to Loretta

(1953) Arthur Nicholls
Hallmark Hall of Fame
Average
9

Hallmark Hall of Fame

(1951) Col. Lander

Acting

Year Character Movie/Tv
2004 George Copeland in The Blue Dahlia (archive footage)
1970 N/A
1969 Dr. Simpson
1967 N/A
Frank Abbott
Hammond
1965 Austin Welles
1963 Ronnie Beckman
Donald Elliott
1962 Maguire
Charles Martin
Maj. James Carlton
1957 Ward Cleaver
Jed Halick
Jeff Kurth
Clay Farrell
1956 Dr. Jud Bellamin
Gangster
1955 Sgt. Al Trask
N/A
1954 N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Gil Bowman
1953 Ed Merrill
Editor of Manhattan Magazine
Henry Preston
Rev. Bell
Chris Palmer
Arthur Nicholls
N/A
1952 Minister (uncredited)
Lewis Graham
Coach Jack Cody
Father Werr
John Harkness
Father Renaldo
Albert Woods
Dr. Lindell
Padre
Doctor
N/A
N/A
Chaplain
Capt. Wilmurt
Lt. Cooke
Tim Brooks
N/A
1951 Col. Richard Chamberlayne
Col. Lander
Brad Roberts
Mr. Adkins (uncredited)
N/A
John Harris
Tom Sutton
Robert Phillips
Policeman
N/A
Bob MacFarland (uncredited)
Dennis O'Brien
Dennis O'Brien
Chaplain
Dennis O'Brien
Lt. Fenton
American Commanding Officer (uncredited)
1950 Narrator
Maj. Wilson
George
Pastor Dr. Emory
Joe Wilding
1949 Provost Marshal Major
1948 Philip Drake
Steve Clark
Bill Starling
1947 Michael Dunn
Police Sergeant Mickey Ferguson
Michael Shayne
Michael Shayne
(uncredited)
1946 Michael Shayne
Michael Shayne
George Copeland
Engineer (uncredited)
Michael Shayne
Captain
1945 Kenny Blake
Police Academy Graduate (uncredited)
Army Chaplain at Funeral (uncredited)
Lieutenant (uncredited)
Larry Craig
Capt. Hennessey
Interviewer
1944 Film-Cutter (uncredited)
Instructor (uncredited)
Detective Carey (Uncredited)
Truck Driver (uncredited)
Range Officer
John
John Moran (uncredited)
Police Sgt. 'Irish' Duffy
Mr. Tinker
1943 Lt. Martin
Gregory Ward
Otto Skaas
Footman (uncredited)
George Sharpe
Adjutant
Soldier
Flight Instructor (uncredited)
Jordan
1942 FBI Chemist (uncredited)
Warren - Mountie Who Finds Fowler's Body
Captain (uncredited)
Cadet John McGinnis
Officer
The Radio Operator (uncredited)
1941 Hugh the Bridegroom
Charles Adams (uncredited)
Paul Martin
Clements
1940 Pete
Detective (uncredited)
Insp. Thomas' Assistant (uncredited)
Seaman
Mechanic (uncredited)
Year Character Movie/Tv

Directing

Year Role Movie/Tv
1957 Director
Year Role Movie/Tv

Writing

Year Role Movie/Tv
1953 Writer
Year Role Movie/Tv

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