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Hugh Beaumont

American actor (1909-1982) · United States · On the map · Actors · Died at 73

Eugene Hugh Beaumont was an American actor. He was best known for his portrayal of Ward Cleaver on the television series Leave It to Beaver, originally broadcast from 1957 to 1963, and as private detective Michael Shayne in a series of low-budget crime films in 1946 and 1947.

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1982Died14 May 19821969Marcus Welby, M.D.Series, Jim Wagner1967MannixSeries, Frank Abbott1965The Human DuplicatorsFilm, Austin Welles1963Petticoat JunctionSeries, Ronnie Beckman1962The VirginianSeries, Maguire1957Leave It to BeaverSeries, DirectorNight PassageFilm, 1957Jeff Kurth1956The Mole PeopleFilm, Dr. Jud Bellamin1953City DetectiveSeriesThe Mississippi GamblerFilm, 1953Kennerly (uncredited)1952Adventures of SupermanSeries1951Racket SquadSeriesCallaway Went ThatawayFilm, 1951Mr. Adkins (uncredited)1950Lux Video TheatreSeries, GeorgeThe Flying MissileFilm, 1950Maj. Wilson1949The Lone RangerSeries, Rev. Randy RobertsTokyo JoeFilm, 1949Provost Marshal Major (uncredited)1948Money MadnessFilm, Steve Clark1947Bury Me DeadFilm, Michael Dunn1946The Blue DahliaFilm, George Copeland1944Mr. Winkle Goes to WarFilm, Range Officer1943BombardierFilm, Soldier1942Wake IslandFilm, Captain (uncredited)1940Buyer BewareFilm, Insp. Thomas' Assistant (uncredited)1909Born16 February 1909

People around Hugh

  • Objective, Burma! 1945
  • The Blue Dahlia 1946
  • Night Passage 1957
  • The Seventh Victim 1943
  • The Mole People 1956

Filmography 40

138 credits on file

Television 24

Media & music

Photos 1

About this person

Country
United States
Category
Actors
Type
Actor
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1909 to 1982 · aged 73