Hugh Beaumont
Acting
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
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tvMedical Center
1969
Dr. Simpson
tvMarcus Welby, M.D.
1969
Jim Wagner
tvMannix
1967
Frank Abbott / Hammond
movieThe Human Duplicators
1965
Austin Welles
tvPetticoat Junction
1963
Ronnie Beckman / Donald Elliott
tvThe Virginian
1962
Maguire / Charles Martin / Maj. James Carlton
tvLeave It to Beaver
1957
Ward Cleaver
tvWagon Train
1957
Jed Halick
movieNight Passage
1957
Jeff Kurth
tvMeet McGraw
1957
Clay Farrell
movieThe Mole People
1956
Dr. Jud Bellamin
movieMobs, Inc.
1956
Gangster
movieHell's Horizon
1955
Sgt. Al Trask
tvPublic Defender
1954
Gil Bowman / Ed McGrath
tvTopper
1953
Ed Merrill
tvLetter to Loretta
1953
Editor of Manhattan Magazine / Chris Palmer / Henry Preston / Rev. Bell / Arthur Nicholls
movieThe Mississippi Gambler
1953
Kennerly (uncredited)
movieThe Member of the Wedding
1952
Minister (uncredited)
tvThe Ford Television Theatre
1952
Sheriff Burns
tvCavalcade of America
1952
Lewis Graham / Coach Jack Cody / Father Werr
movieNight Without Sleep
1952
John Harkness
tvFour Star Playhouse
1952
Father Renaldo / Albert Woods / Dr. Lindell / Padre / Doctor
movieWashington Story
1952
Chaplain
movieWild Stallion
1952
Capt. Wilmurt
movieBugles in the Afternoon
1952
Lt. Cooke
moviePhone Call from a Stranger
1952
Tim Brooks
tvHallmark Hall of Fame
1951
Col. Richard Chamberlayne / Col. Lander
movieOverland Telegraph
1951
Brad Roberts
movieCallaway Went Thataway
1951
Mr. Adkins (uncredited)
tvSchlitz Playhouse of Stars
1951
John Harris / Tom Sutton
movieLost Continent
1951
Robert Phillips
movieHome Town Story
1951
Bob MacFarland (uncredited)
moviePier 23
1951
Dennis O'Brien
movieGo for Broke!
1951
Chaplain
movieRoaring City
1951
Dennis O'Brien
movieDanger Zone
1951
Dennis O'Brien
movieThe Last Outpost
1951
Lt. Fenton
movieTarget Unknown
1951
American Commanding Officer (uncredited)
movieA Date with Your Family
1950
Narrator
movieThe Flying Missile
1950
Maj. Wilson
movieSecond Chance
1950
Pastor Dr. Emory
Trader Thorne
1950
Joe Wilding
movieTokyo Joe
1949
Provost Marshal Major (uncredited)
tvThe Lone Ranger
1949
Rev. Randy Roberts
movieThe Counterfeiters
1948
Philip Drake
movieMoney Madness
1948
Steve Clark
movieReaching from Heaven
1948
Bill Starling
movieBury Me Dead
1947
Michael Dunn
movieRailroaded!
1947
Police Sergeant Mickey Ferguson
movieToo Many Winners
1947
Michael Shayne
movieThree on a Ticket
1947
Michael Shayne
movieThe Guilt of Janet Ames
1947
(uncredited)
movieBlonde for a Day
1946
Michael Shayne
movieLarceny in Her Heart
1946
Michael Shayne
movieThe Blue Dahlia
1946
George Copeland
movieJohnny Comes Flying Home
1946
Engineer (uncredited)
movieMurder Is My Business
1946
Michael Shayne
movieTars and Spars
1946
Captain
movieApology for Murder
1945
Kenny Blake
movieA Gun in His Hand
1945
Police Academy Graduate (uncredited)
movieYou Came Along
1945
Army Chaplain at Funeral (uncredited)
movieBlonde from Brooklyn
1945
Lieutenant (uncredited)
movieThe Lady Confesses
1945
Larry Craig
movieBlood on the Sun
1945
Johnny Clarke (uncredited)
movieObjective, Burma!
1945
Capt. Hennessey
movieI'm a Civilian Here Myself
1945
Interviewer
moviePractically Yours
1944
Film-Cutter (uncredited)
movieThey Live in Fear
1944
Instructor (uncredited)
movieStrange Affair
1944
Detective Carey (uncredited)
movieThe Seventh Cross
1944
Truck Driver (uncredited)
movieMr. Winkle Goes to War
1944
Range Officer
movieSong of the Open Road
1944
John Moran (uncredited)
movieThe Racket Man
1944
Police Sgt. 'Irish' Duffy
moviePrunes and Politics
1944
Mr. Tinker
movieThe Seventh Victim
1943
Gregory Ward
movieThe Fallen Sparrow
1943
Otto Skaas
movieDu Barry Was a Lady
1943
Footman (uncredited)
movieMexican Spitfire's Blessed Event
1943
George Sharpe
movieGood Luck, Mr. Yates
1943
Adjutant
movieBombardier
1943
Soldier
movieFlight for Freedom
1943
Flight Instructor (uncredited)
movieKeep 'Em Sailing
1942
FBI Chemist (uncredited)
movieNorthwest Rangers
1942
Warren - Mountie Who Finds Fowler's Body
movieWake Island
1942
Captain (uncredited)
movieFlight Lieutenant
1942
Cadet John McGinnis
movieCanal Zone
1942
The Radio Operator (uncredited)
movieRight to the Heart
1942
Willie Donovan
movieUnfinished Business
1941
Hugh the Bridegroom
movieSucker List
1941
Charles Adams (uncredited)
South of Panama
1941
Paul Martin
movieForbidden Passage
1941
Clements
movieGood Bad Boys
1940
Judge's Aide (uncredited)
movieSoak the Old
1940
Detective (uncredited)
movieBuyer Beware
1940
Insp. Thomas' Assistant (uncredited)
moviePhantom Raiders
1940
Seaman
movieJack Pot
1940
Mechanic (uncredited)
Directing1
tvLeave It to Beaver
1957
Director
Writing1
tvLetter to Loretta
1953
Writer