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Hugh Beaumont

Born 1909-02-16

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.

Screen work

Movies & roles

1965The Human DuplicatorsAustin Welles 1957Night PassageJeff Kurth 1956The Mole PeopleDr. Jud Bellamin 1956Mobs, Inc.Gangster 1955Hell's HorizonSgt. Al Trask 1953The Mississippi GamblerKennerly (uncredited)1952The Member of the WeddingMinister (uncredited)1952Night Without SleepJohn Harkness 1952Washington StoryChaplain 1952Wild StallionCapt. Wilmurt 1952Bugles in the AfternoonLt. Cooke 1952Phone Call from a StrangerTim Brooks 1951Overland TelegraphBrad Roberts 1951Callaway Went ThatawayMr. Adkins (uncredited)1951Lost ContinentRobert Phillips 1951Mr. Belvedere Rings the BellPoliceman 1951Home Town StoryBob MacFarland (uncredited)1951Pier 23Dennis O'Brien 1951Go for Broke!Chaplain (uncredited)1951Roaring CityDennis O'Brien 1951Danger ZoneDennis O'Brien 1951The Last OutpostLt. Fenton 1951Target UnknownAmerican Commanding Officer (uncredited)1950A Date with Your FamilyNarrator