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Hugh Beaumont

Acting • 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.

Known For

Leave It to Beaver

Leave It to Beaver

1957

The Seventh Victim

The Seventh Victim

1943

The Mole People

The Mole People

1956

The Blue Dahlia

The Blue Dahlia

1946

Railroaded!

Railroaded!

1947

Lost Continent

Lost Continent

1951

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Filmography

1970
The Most Deadly GameTV
★ 7.0
1969
Marcus Welby, M.D.TV
Jim Wagner • 1 episodes
★ 6.6
1969
Medical CenterTV
Dr. Simpson • 1 episodes
★ 6.4
1967
MannixTV
★ 6.9
1967
MannixTV
Frank Abbott • 1 episodes
★ 6.9
1967
MannixTV
Hammond • 1 episodes
★ 6.9
1965
The Human DuplicatorsFilm
Austin Welles
★ 3.7
1963
Petticoat JunctionTV
Ronnie Beckman • 1 episodes
★ 5.9
1963
Petticoat JunctionTV
Donald Elliott • 2 episodes
★ 5.9
1962
The VirginianTV
Maguire • 1 episodes
★ 6.5
1962
The VirginianTV
Charles Martin • 1 episodes
★ 6.5
1962
The VirginianTV
Maj. James Carlton • 1 episodes
★ 6.5
1957
Wagon TrainTV
Jed Halick • 1 episodes
★ 6.6
1957
Leave It to BeaverTV
Ward Cleaver • 234 episodes
★ 7.0
1957
Night PassageFilm
Jeff Kurth
★ 6.4
1957
Meet McGrawTV
Clay Farrell • 1 episodes
★ 6.5
1956
The Mole PeopleFilm
Dr. Jud Bellamin
★ 5.1
1956
Mobs, Inc.Film
Gangster
★ 7.0
1955
CrossroadsTV
Reverend Clifton R. Pond • 1 episodes
★ 6.8
1955
My Friend FlickaTV
★ 6.2
1955
Hell's HorizonFilm
Sgt. Al Trask
★ 5.7
1954
LassieTV
★ 6.3
1954
Climax!TV
★ 3.8
1954
The George Gobel ShowTV
Self • 1 episodes
★ 7.8
1954
Studio 57TV
★ 7.5
1954
Public DefenderTV
★ 6.2
1954
Public DefenderTV
Gil Bowman • 1 episodes
★ 6.2
1954
Public DefenderTV
Ed McGrath • 1 episodes
★ 6.2
1953
TopperTV
Ed Merrill • 1 episodes
★ 6.1
1953
The Mississippi GamblerFilm
Kennerly (uncredited)
★ 7.2
1953
Letter to LorettaTV
Editor of Manhattan Magazine • 2 episodes
★ 6.6
1953
Letter to LorettaTV
Chris Palmer • 1 episodes
★ 6.6
1953
Letter to LorettaTV
Henry Preston • 1 episodes
★ 6.6
1953
Letter to LorettaTV
Rev. Bell • 1 episodes
★ 6.6
1953
Letter to LorettaTV
Arthur Nicholls • 1 episodes
★ 6.6
1953
City DetectiveTV
★ 7.5
1952
Adventures of SupermanTV
★ 6.6
1952
Four Star PlayhouseTV
Father Renaldo • 1 episodes
★ 6.8
1952
Four Star PlayhouseTV
Albert Woods • 1 episodes
★ 6.8
1952
Four Star PlayhouseTV
Dr. Lindell • 1 episodes
★ 6.8
1952
Four Star PlayhouseTV
Padre • 1 episodes
★ 6.8
1952
Four Star PlayhouseTV
Doctor • 1 episodes
★ 6.8
1952
Phone Call from a StrangerFilm
Tim Brooks
★ 6.4
1952
The Member of the WeddingFilm
Minister (uncredited)
★ 6.4
1952
The Ford Television TheatreTV
Sheriff Burns • 1 episodes
★ 7.8
1952
Hopalong CassidyTV
★ 5.3
1952
Bugles in the AfternoonFilm
Lt. Cooke
★ 5.4
1952
Night Without SleepFilm
John Harkness
★ 5.8
1952
Cavalcade of AmericaTV
Lewis Graham • 1 episodes
★ 4.6
1952
Cavalcade of AmericaTV
Coach Jack Cody • 1 episodes
★ 4.6
1952
Cavalcade of AmericaTV
Father Werr • 1 episodes
★ 4.6
1952
Dangerous AssignmentTV
★ 5.3
1952
Wild StallionFilm
Capt. Wilmurt
★ 6.2
1952
Washington StoryFilm
Chaplain
★ 7.0
1951
Go for Broke!Film
Chaplain (uncredited)
★ 5.9
1951
Lost ContinentFilm
Robert Phillips
★ 3.6
1951
Hallmark Hall of FameTV
Col. Richard Chamberlayne • 1 episodes
★ 8.8
1951
Hallmark Hall of FameTV
Col. Lander • 1 episodes
★ 8.8
1951
Callaway Went ThatawayFilm
Mr. Adkins (uncredited)
★ 5.6
1951
Home Town StoryFilm
Bob MacFarland (uncredited)
★ 4.9
1951
Mr. Belvedere Rings the BellFilm
Policeman
★ 7.2
1951
Racket SquadTV
★ 6.5
1951
Pier 23Film
Dennis O'Brien
★ 5.5
1951
Schlitz Playhouse of StarsTV
★ 7.2
1951
Schlitz Playhouse of StarsTV
John Harris • 1 episodes
★ 7.2
1951
Schlitz Playhouse of StarsTV
Tom Sutton • 1 episodes
★ 7.2
1951
Danger ZoneFilm
Dennis O'Brien
★ 4.2
1951
The Last OutpostFilm
Lt. Fenton
★ 6.1
1951
Overland TelegraphFilm
Brad Roberts
★ 7.0
1951
Roaring CityFilm
Dennis O'Brien
★ 5.1
1951
Target UnknownFilm
American Commanding Officer (uncredited)
★ 7.0
1950
Lux Video TheatreTV
George • 1 episodes
★ 6.7
1950
The Flying MissileFilm
Maj. Wilson
★ 5.3
1950
A Date with Your FamilyFilm
Narrator
★ 2.7
1950
Second ChanceFilm
Pastor Dr. Emory
★ 10.0
1950
Trader ThorneFilm
Joe Wilding
1949
The Lone RangerTV
Rev. Randy Roberts • 1 episodes
★ 6.7
1949
Tokyo JoeFilm
Provost Marshal Major (uncredited)
★ 6.2
1948
Money MadnessFilm
Steve Clark
★ 4.7
1948
The CounterfeitersFilm
Philip Drake
★ 6.3
1948
Reaching from HeavenFilm
Bill Starling
★ 8.0
1947
Railroaded!Film
Police Sergeant Mickey Ferguson
★ 6.7
1947
The Guilt of Janet AmesFilm
(uncredited)
★ 5.8
1947
Bury Me DeadFilm
Michael Dunn
★ 4.7
1947
Three on a TicketFilm
Michael Shayne
★ 6.0
1947
Too Many WinnersFilm
Michael Shayne
★ 6.0
1946
The Blue DahliaFilm
George Copeland
★ 6.7
1946
Larceny in Her HeartFilm
Michael Shayne
★ 6.0
1946
Blonde for a DayFilm
Michael Shayne
★ 5.8
1946
Murder Is My BusinessFilm
Michael Shayne
★ 7.7
1946
Tars and SparsFilm
Captain
★ 5.8
1946
Johnny Comes Flying HomeFilm
Engineer (uncredited)
★ 8.0
1945
Objective, Burma!Film
Capt. Hennessey
★ 6.9
1945
Blood on the SunFilm
Johnny Clarke (uncredited)
★ 5.9
1945
The Lady ConfessesFilm
Larry Craig
★ 4.5
1945
Apology for MurderFilm
Kenny Blake
★ 4.9
1945
A Gun in His HandFilm
Police Academy Graduate (uncredited)
★ 6.1
1945
You Came AlongFilm
Army Chaplain at Funeral (uncredited)
★ 7.3
1945
Blonde from BrooklynFilm
Lieutenant (uncredited)
★ 6.7
1945
I'm a Civilian Here MyselfFilm
Interviewer
★ 10.0
1944
The Seventh CrossFilm
Truck Driver (uncredited)
★ 6.8
1944
Mr. Winkle Goes to WarFilm
Range Officer
★ 7.1
1944
Mr. Winkle Goes to WarFilm
★ 7.1
1944
Strange AffairFilm
Detective Carey (uncredited)
★ 6.2
1944
The Racket ManFilm
Police Sgt. 'Irish' Duffy
★ 7.7
1944
I Love a SoldierFilm
John
★ 6.0
1944
Prunes and PoliticsFilm
Mr. Tinker
★ 7.5
1944
Song of the Open RoadFilm
John Moran (uncredited)
★ 7.0
1944
They Live in FearFilm
Instructor (uncredited)
★ 8.0
1944
Practically YoursFilm
Film-Cutter (uncredited)
★ 7.0
1943
The Seventh VictimFilm
Gregory Ward
★ 6.4
1943
The Fallen SparrowFilm
Otto Skaas
★ 6.0
1943
Du Barry Was a LadyFilm
Footman (uncredited)
★ 6.5
1943
BombardierFilm
Soldier
★ 5.7
1943
Flight for FreedomFilm
Flight Instructor (uncredited)
★ 5.8
1943
Mexican Spitfire's Blessed EventFilm
George Sharpe
★ 6.0
1943
There's Something About a SoldierFilm
Lt. Martin
★ 5.4
1943
Good Luck, Mr. YatesFilm
Adjutant
★ 6.5
1943
He Hired the BossFilm
Jordan
★ 5.2
1942
Wake IslandFilm
Captain (uncredited)
★ 5.8
1942
The Wife Takes a FlyerFilm
Officer
★ 5.5
1942
Northwest RangersFilm
Warren - Mountie Who Finds Fowler's Body
★ 6.3
1942
Canal ZoneFilm
The Radio Operator (uncredited)
★ 6.0
1942
Flight LieutenantFilm
Cadet John McGinnis
★ 6.3
1942
Keep 'Em SailingFilm
FBI Chemist (uncredited)
★ 7.5
1942
Right to the HeartFilm
Willie Donovan
★ 7.0
1941
Forbidden PassageFilm
Clements
★ 6.4
1941
Sucker ListFilm
Charles Adams (uncredited)
★ 7.0
1941
Unfinished BusinessFilm
Hugh the Bridegroom
★ 6.5
1941
South of PanamaFilm
Paul Martin
★ 7.5
1940
Phantom RaidersFilm
Seaman
★ 6.1
1940
Jack PotFilm
Mechanic (uncredited)
★ 6.7
1940
Buyer BewareFilm
Insp. Thomas' Assistant (uncredited)
★ 6.5
1940
You, the PeopleFilm
Pete
★ 6.2
1940
Soak the OldFilm
Detective (uncredited)
★ 6.4
1940
Good Bad BoysFilm
Judge's Aide (uncredited)
★ 7.0