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
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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
(1962) Maj. James CarltonWagon Train
(1957) Jed HalickMannix
(1967) HammondMedical Center
(1969) Dr. SimpsonCavalcade of America
(1952) Father WerrThe Blue Dahlia
(1946) George CopelandLetter to Loretta
(1953) Arthur NichollsHallmark Hall of Fame
(1951) Col. LanderActing
| 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 |