Person
Hugh Beaumont
Acting · 1909–1982
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
Lassie
1954
Wagon Train
Jed Halick
Mannix
1967
The Virginian
Maguire
Climax!
1954
Four Star Playhouse
Father Renaldo
Petticoat Junction
Ronnie Beckman
Adventures of Superman
1952
Medical Center
Dr. Simpson
The Lone Ranger
Rev. Randy Roberts
Filmography
- 1970The Most Deadly Game
- 1969Medical CenterDr. Simpson
- 1969Marcus Welby, M.D.Jim Wagner
- 1967Mannix
- 1965The Human DuplicatorsAustin Welles
- 1963Petticoat JunctionRonnie Beckman
- 1962The VirginianMaguire
- 1957Leave It to BeaverWard Cleaver
- 1957Wagon TrainJed Halick
- 1957Night PassageJeff Kurth
- 1957Meet McGrawClay Farrell
- 1956The Mole PeopleDr. Jud Bellamin
- 1956Mobs, Inc.Gangster
- 1955Hell's HorizonSgt. Al Trask
- 1955My Friend Flicka
- 1954Climax!
- 1954The George Gobel ShowSelf
- 1954Studio 57
- 1954Lassie
- 1954Public Defender
- 1953TopperEd Merrill
- 1953Letter to LorettaEditor of Manhattan Magazine
- 1953City Detective
- 1953The Mississippi GamblerKennerly (uncredited)
- 1952The Member of the WeddingMinister (uncredited)
- 1952The Ford Television TheatreSheriff Burns
- 1952Cavalcade of AmericaLewis Graham
- 1952Night Without SleepJohn Harkness
- 1952Four Star PlayhouseFather Renaldo
- 1952Adventures of Superman
- 1952Hopalong Cassidy
- 1952Washington StoryChaplain
- 1952Wild StallionCapt. Wilmurt
- 1952Bugles in the AfternoonLt. Cooke
- 1952Phone Call from a StrangerTim Brooks
- 1952Dangerous Assignment
- 1951Hallmark Hall of FameCol. Richard Chamberlayne
- 1951Overland TelegraphBrad Roberts
- 1951Callaway Went ThatawayMr. Adkins (uncredited)
- 1951Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
- 1951Lost ContinentRobert Phillips
- 1951Mr. Belvedere Rings the BellPoliceman
- 1951Racket Squad
- 1951Home Town StoryBob MacFarland (uncredited)
- 1951Pier 23Dennis O'Brien
- 1951Go for Broke!Chaplain
- 1951Roaring CityDennis O'Brien
- 1951Danger ZoneDennis O'Brien
- 1951The Last OutpostLt. Fenton
- 1951Target UnknownAmerican Commanding Officer (uncredited)
- 1950A Date with Your FamilyNarrator
- 1950The Flying MissileMaj. Wilson
- 1950Lux Video TheatreGeorge
- 1950Second ChancePastor Dr. Emory
- 1950Trader ThorneJoe Wilding
- 1949Tokyo JoeProvost Marshal Major (uncredited)
- 1949The Lone RangerRev. Randy Roberts
- 1948The CounterfeitersPhilip Drake
- 1948Money MadnessSteve Clark
- 1948Reaching from HeavenBill Starling
- 1947Bury Me DeadMichael Dunn
- 1947Railroaded!Police Sergeant Mickey Ferguson
- 1947Too Many WinnersMichael Shayne
- 1947Three on a TicketMichael Shayne
- 1947The Guilt of Janet Ames(uncredited)
- 1946Blonde for a DayMichael Shayne
- 1946Larceny in Her HeartMichael Shayne
- 1946The Blue DahliaGeorge Copeland
- 1946Johnny Comes Flying HomeEngineer (uncredited)
- 1946Murder Is My BusinessMichael Shayne
- 1946Tars and SparsCaptain
- 1945Apology for MurderKenny Blake
- 1945A Gun in His HandPolice Academy Graduate (uncredited)
- 1945You Came AlongArmy Chaplain at Funeral (uncredited)
- 1945Blonde from BrooklynLieutenant (uncredited)
- 1945The Lady ConfessesLarry Craig
- 1945Blood on the SunJohnny Clarke (uncredited)
- 1945Objective, Burma!Capt. Hennessey
- 1945I'm a Civilian Here MyselfInterviewer
- 1944Practically YoursFilm-Cutter (uncredited)
- 1944They Live in FearInstructor (uncredited)
- 1944Strange AffairDetective Carey (uncredited)
- 1944The Seventh CrossTruck Driver (uncredited)
- 1944Mr. Winkle Goes to WarRange Officer
- 1944I Love a SoldierJohn
- 1944Song of the Open RoadJohn Moran (uncredited)
- 1944The Racket ManPolice Sgt. 'Irish' Duffy
- 1944Prunes and PoliticsMr. Tinker
- 1943There's Something About a SoldierLt. Martin
- 1943The Seventh VictimGregory Ward
- 1943The Fallen SparrowOtto Skaas
- 1943Du Barry Was a LadyFootman (uncredited)
- 1943Mexican Spitfire's Blessed EventGeorge Sharpe
- 1943Good Luck, Mr. YatesAdjutant
- 1943BombardierSoldier
- 1943Flight for FreedomFlight Instructor (uncredited)
- 1943He Hired the BossJordan
- 1942Keep 'Em SailingFBI Chemist (uncredited)
- 1942Northwest RangersWarren - Mountie Who Finds Fowler's Body
- 1942Wake IslandCaptain (uncredited)
- 1942Flight LieutenantCadet John McGinnis
- 1942The Wife Takes a FlyerOfficer
- 1942Canal ZoneThe Radio Operator (uncredited)
- 1942Right to the HeartWillie Donovan
- 1941Unfinished BusinessHugh the Bridegroom
- 1941Sucker ListCharles Adams (uncredited)
- 1941South of PanamaPaul Martin
- 1941Forbidden PassageClements
- 1940You, the PeoplePete
- 1940Good Bad BoysJudge's Aide (uncredited)
- 1940Soak the OldDetective (uncredited)
- 1940Buyer BewareInsp. Thomas' Assistant (uncredited)
- 1940Phantom RaidersSeaman
- 1940Jack PotMechanic (uncredited)
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