Eddie Acuff
Acting
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Eddie Acuff (June 3, 1908 – December 17, 1956) was an American actor. His best-known recurring role is that of Mr. Beasley, the postman, in the Blondie movie series that starred Penny Singleton and Arthur Lake. Acuff was born Edward DeKalb Acuff in Caruthersville, Missouri. His maternal uncle was a performer on 19th century showboats along the Mississippi River. Before beginning his Hollywood film career in 1934, Acuff performed in Broadway theatre in the early-1930s. His Broadway credits include Jayhawker (1934), Yellow Jack (1934), John Brown (1934), Growing Pains (1933), Heat Lightning (1933), and The Dark Hours (1932). He was seen in three film serials — as Curly in Jungle Girl, as Red Kelly, in Daredevils of the West, and as Spud Warner in Chick Carter Detective. On December 17, 1956, Acuff died of a heart attack in Hollywood, California. He is buried in Valhalla Memorial Park Cemetery.
Known for
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movieStop, You're Killing Me
1952
Cab Driver
moviePainting the Clouds with Sunshine
1951
Golden Egg Doorman (uncredited)
movieMiss Grant Takes Richmond
1949
Bus Driver (uncredited)
movieBlondie's Big Deal
1949
Mailman
movieBlondie's Secret
1948
Mailman
movieBungalow 13
1948
José Fernando
movieThe Timber Trail
1948
Telegraph Operator
movieBlondie's Reward
1948
Mr. Johnson
movieBlack Bart
1948
Elkins (uncredited)
movieSlippy McGee
1948
Charlie
movieExposed
1947
Policeman at Bentry Mansion Door
movieThe Secret Life of Walter Mitty
1947
Wells Fargo Cowboy (uncredited)
movieSwing the Western Way
1947
Mr. Spraggs
movieThe Sea of Grass
1947
Cattleman (uncredited)
movieBells of San Angelo
1947
Bus Driver
movieBlondie's Holiday
1947
Postman
movieBuck Privates Come Home
1947
Soldier (uncredited)
movieSuddenly It's Spring
1947
Man Retrieving Pajamas from Peter
movieBlondie's Big Moment
1947
Mailman (uncredited)
movieLady in the Lake
1946
Ed, Coroner (Uncredited)
movieWake Up and Dream
1946
Bus Driver
movieThe Bamboo Blonde
1946
M.P. Sergeant (uncredited)
movieChick Carter, Detective
1946
Spud Warner
movieBlonde Alibi
1946
Ambulance Attendant (Uncredited)
movieThe Notorious Lone Wolf
1946
Detective Jones (uncredited)
movieThe Flying Serpent
1946
Jerry 'Jonesy' Jones
movieMeet Me on Broadway
1946
Waiter (uncredited)
movieLife with Blondie
1945
Mailman (uncredited)
movieThe Hidden Eye
1945
Whitey
movieOn Stage Everybody
1945
George (uncredited)
movieFlame of Barbary Coast
1945
Smokey, the Train Engineer (uncredited)
movieHoneymoon Ahead
1945
Connors
movieBetween Two Women
1945
Orderly
movieWithout Love
1945
Taxi Driver (uncredited)
movieLeave It to Blondie
1945
Mailman (uncredited)
movieHer Lucky Night
1945
Chauffeur
movieShe Gets Her Man
1945
Boze, the Photographer
movieBelle of the Yukon
1944
Miner (uncredited)
movieCan't Help Singing
1944
Cavalry Officer (uncredited)
movieSomething for the Boys
1944
Blue Army Radio Operator (uncredited)
movieBride by Mistake
1944
Photographer
movieSouth of Dixie
1944
Jay Hatcher
movieChristmas Holiday
1944
Steve (uncredited)
movieAndy Hardy's Blonde Trouble
1944
Taxi Driver #1 (uncredited)
movieLost Angel
1943
Policeman (uncredited)
movieGuadalcanal Diary
1943
Pvt. Tex Mcllvoy (uncredited)
movieHeadin' for God's Country
1943
Hugo Higgins
movieDaredevils of the West
1943
Red Kelly
movieSlightly Dangerous
1943
- (uncredited)
movieFall In
1942
Sgt. Topps
movieDr. Gillespie's New Assistant
1942
Clifford Genet
movieGirl Trouble
1942
Taxi Driver (uncredited)
moviePardon My Sarong
1942
Wise Guy at Gas Station (uncredited)
movieCalling Dr. Gillespie
1942
Clifford
movieIn This Our Life
1942
Worker (uncredited)
movieTake a Letter, Darling
1942
Man Who Picks Teeth (uncredited)
movieMississippi Gambler
1942
Everett - Desk Clerk
movieWho Is Hope Schuyler?
1942
Arthur Guerney (uncredited)
movieWhat's Cookin'?
1942
Doorman (uncredited)
movieThe Lady Is Willing
1942
Patrolman Murphy (uncredited)
movieDr. Kildare's Victory
1942
Clifford Genet
movieFly By Night
1942
Garage Attendantt (Uncredited)
movieHellzapoppin'
1941
Drafted Devil (uncredited)
movieThey Died with Their Boots On
1941
Cpl. Smith (uncredited)
movieBad Man of Deadwood
1941
Reports Burns is dead
movieBad Men of Missouri
1941
Peg Leg
movieA Very Young Lady
1941
Sheriff Bill Stone (uncredited)
movieJungle Girl
1941
Curly Rogers
movieThe People Vs. Dr. Kildare
1941
Clifford Genet
movieThe Wagons Roll at Night
1941
Pickpocket Victim (uncredited)
movieDutiful But Dumb
1941
Headquarters Guard - Right of Door (uncredited)
movieBlondie Goes Latin
1941
Cab Driver (uncredited)
movieRobin Hood of the Pecos
1941
Sam Starr
movieA Volta do Besouro Verde
1940
Lowery - a Reporter
movieThe Texas Rangers Ride Again
1940
Bud - Ranger Stenographer (uncredited)
movieThe Border Legion
1940
Ticket Agent
movieThe Bank Dick
1940
Reporter (uncredited)
movieDr. Kildare's Crisis
1940
Clifford Genet, Window Cleaner
movieOne Night in the Tropics
1940
First S.S. Atlantica Steward (uncredited)
movieThe Villain Still Pursued Her
1940
Joe (uncredited)
movieSpring Parade
1940
Earl (uncredited)
movieDr. Kildare Goes Home
1940
Clifford Genet - an Orderly (uncredited)
movieFlowing Gold
1940
Shorty Smith (uncredited)
movieMoney and the Woman
1940
Mr. Jones (uncredited)
movieThe Boys from Syracuse
1940
Taxi Cab Driver
movieThey Drive by Night
1940
Driver in Cafe (uncredited)
movieGirls of the Road
1940
Bartley, Bus Driver (Uncredited)
movieBuck Benny Rides Again
1940
Truck Driver
movieShooting High
1940
Andy Carson
movieIt's a Date
1940
Ship's Steward (uncredited)
movieMa, He's Making Eyes at Me!
1940
Counter Man (uncredited)
movieCharlie Chan in Panama
1940
Dance Sailor Suspicious of Kathi
movieCastle on the Hudson
1940
Bill - Prisoner Dispensing Clothing (uncredited)
movieCafe Hostess
1940
Scotty
movieDays of Jesse James
1939
Train Conductor (uncredited)
movieOn Dress Parade
1939
Fort Lewis Sergeant (uncredited)
movieToo Busy to Work
1939
Stage Manager
movieThe Roaring Twenties
1939
Cabbie (uncredited)
movieEspionage Agent
1939
Minor Role
movieTwo Bright Boys
1939
Washburn
movieFlight at Midnight
1939
Stubby - Passenger Plane Pilot (uncredited)
movieWhen Tomorrow Comes
1939
Second Bus Driver (uncredited)
movieMiracles for Sale
1939
Second Taxi Driver
movieBlind Alley
1939
State Trooper Stopping Fred
movieRough Riders' Round-up
1939
Tommy Ward
movieBlondie Meets the Boss
1939
Pots and Pans Peddler (uncredited)
movieSociety Smugglers
1939
Radio Expert
movieWings of the Navy
1939
Reporter
moviePersons in Hiding
1939
Collins (uncredited)
movieThe Mysterious Miss X
1939
Pete, a Policeman
movieBreakdowns of 1938
1938
Dunk Glover (archive footage) (uncredited)
movieNext Time I Marry
1938
Gas Station Attendant (uncredited)
movieThe Cowboy and the Lady
1938
Bus Driver (uncredited)
movieRhythm of the Saddle
1938
Dixie Erwin
movieHow to Watch Football
1938
Yelling fan next to Benchley
movieSmashing the Rackets
1938
Joe - Hoodlum
movieThe Chaser
1938
Photographer
movieLadies in Distress
1938
Horace (1st Thug)
movieLaw of the Underworld
1938
Henchman Bill
movieHollywood Hotel
1938
Cameraman
movieThe Invisible Menace
1938
Corporal Sanger
movieShe Loved a Fireman
1937
Skillet Michaels
movieMissing Witnesses
1937
Detective Pete (uncredited)
movieLove Is on the Air
1937
'Dunk' Glover
movieTalent Scout
1937
Musselman - Writer (uncredited)
movieThey Won't Forget
1937
Drugstore Clerk
movieWhat Price Vengeance
1937
Tex McGirk
movieThe Go-Getter
1937
Bob Blair
movieBlack Legion
1937
Ted Metcalf
movieGuns of the Pecos
1936
Jeff Carter
movieLaughing at Trouble
1936
Jamie Bradford
movieJailbreak
1936
Sig Patton
movieCrash Donovan
1936
Alabam
movieThe Case of the Velvet Claws
1936
Spudsy Drake
movieThe Law in Her Hands
1936
Eddie O'Malley
movieColleen
1936
(uncredited)
movieBoulder Dam
1936
Ed Harper
movieThe Walking Dead
1936
'Betcha'
movieMiss Pacific Fleet
1935
Clarence 'Dutch'
movieShipmates Forever
1935
Lincoln 'Cowboy'
movieHere Comes the Navy
1934
Marine Orderly (uncredited)