Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Born
June 3, 1908
Died
December 17, 1956 (age 48)
Place of Birth
Caruthersville, Missouri, USA
Also Known As
Edward DeKalb Acuff
Edward Acuff
Eddie Acuff
Biography
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.
Movies list of Eddie Acuff from 1935 to 1948
VideoKnown For
Film
They Died with Their Boots On
Cpl. Smith (uncredited)
1941
Film
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty
Wells Fargo Cowboy (uncredited)
1947
Film
The Sea of Grass
Cattleman (uncredited)
1947
Film
Lady in the Lake
Ed, Coroner (Uncredited)
1946
Film
The Green Hornet Strikes Again!
Lowery - a Reporter
1940
Film
The Cowboy and the Lady
Bus Driver (uncredited)
1938
Film
They Drive by Night
Driver in Cafe (uncredited)
1940
Film
Guadalcanal Diary
Pvt. Tex Mcllvoy (uncredited)
1943
Film
One Night in the Tropics
First S.S. Atlantica Steward (uncredited)
1940
Film
In This Our Life
Worker (uncredited)
1942
Film
The Roaring Twenties
Cabbie (uncredited)
1939
Film
Hellzapoppin'
Drafted Devil (uncredited)
1941
Film
The Lady Is Willing
Patrolman Murphy (uncredited)
1942
Film
Flame of Barbary Coast
Smokey, the Train Engineer (uncredited)
1945
Film
The Walking Dead
'Betcha'
1936
Film
Something for the Boys
Blue Army Radio Operator (uncredited)
1944
Film
Buck Privates Come Home
Soldier (uncredited)
1947
Film
Castle on the Hudson
Bill - Prisoner Dispensing Clothing (uncredited)
1940
Film
It Happened Tomorrow
Jim
1944
Film
Dr. Kildare's Victory
Clifford Genet
1942
Filmography
1952FilmStop, You're Killing Meas Cab Driver1951FilmPainting the Clouds with Sunshineas Golden Egg Doorman (uncredited)1949FilmMiss Grant Takes Richmondas Bus Driver (uncredited)1949FilmThe Phantom Creepsas Mac1949FilmJohnny Allegroas Sam1949FilmBlondie's Big Dealas Mailman1948FilmBlondie's Secretas Mailman1948FilmBungalow 13as José Fernando1948FilmLeather Glovesas Duke1948FilmThe Timber Trailas Telegraph Operator1948FilmBlondie's Rewardas Mr. Johnson1948FilmBlack Bartas Elkins (uncredited)1948FilmSlippy McGeeas Charlie1947FilmBandits of Dark Canyonas Faraday1947FilmBlondie in the Doughas Postman1947FilmExposedas Policeman at Bentry Mansion Door1947FilmThe Secret Life of Walter Mittyas Wells Fargo Cowboy (uncredited)1947FilmSwing the Western Wayas Mr. Spraggs1947FilmThe Sea of Grassas Cattleman (uncredited)1947FilmBells of San Angeloas Bus Driver1947FilmBlondie's Holidayas Postman1947FilmBuck Privates Come Homeas Soldier (uncredited)1947FilmSuddenly It's Springas Man Retrieving Pajamas from Peter1947FilmBlondie's Big Momentas Mailman (uncredited)1946FilmLady in the Lakeas Ed, Coroner (Uncredited)1946FilmWake Up and Dreamas Bus Driver1946FilmThe Bamboo Blondeas M.P. Sergeant (uncredited)1946FilmChick Carter, Detectiveas Spud Warner1946FilmBlonde Alibias Ambulance Attendant (Uncredited)1946FilmThe Notorious Lone Wolfas Detective Jones (uncredited)1946FilmThe Flying Serpentas Jerry 'Jonesy' Jones1946FilmMeet Me on Broadwayas Waiter (uncredited)1945FilmLife with Blondieas Mailman (uncredited)1945FilmThe Hidden Eyeas Whitey1945FilmOn Stage Everybodyas George (uncredited)1945FilmThe Jungle Captiveas Bill1945FilmFlame of Barbary Coastas Smokey, the Train Engineer (uncredited)1945FilmHoneymoon Aheadas Connors1945FilmBetween Two Womenas Orderly1945FilmWithout Loveas Taxi Driver (uncredited)1945FilmLeave It to Blondieas Mailman (uncredited)1945FilmHer Lucky Nightas Chauffeur1945FilmShe Gets Her Manas Boze, the Photographer1944FilmBelle of the Yukonas Miner (uncredited)1944FilmCan't Help Singingas Cavalry Officer (uncredited)1944FilmSomething for the Boysas Blue Army Radio Operator (uncredited)1944FilmBride by Mistakeas Photographer1944FilmSouth of Dixieas Jay Hatcher1944FilmChristmas Holidayas Steve (uncredited)1944FilmAndy Hardy's Blonde Troubleas Taxi Driver #1 (uncredited)1944FilmIt Happened Tomorrowas Jim1943FilmLost Angelas Policeman (uncredited)1943FilmGuadalcanal Diaryas Pvt. Tex Mcllvoy (uncredited)1943FilmHeadin' for God's Countryas Hugo Higgins1943FilmDaredevils of the Westas Red Kelly1943FilmSlightly Dangerousas - (uncredited)1942FilmThe Traitor Withinas Tommy1942FilmFall Inas Sgt. Topps1942FilmDr. Gillespie's New Assistantas Clifford Genet1942FilmGirl Troubleas Taxi Driver (uncredited)1942FilmPardon My Sarongas Wise Guy at Gas Station (uncredited)1942FilmCalling Dr. Gillespieas Clifford1942FilmShe's in the Armyas Pete1942FilmIn This Our Lifeas Worker (uncredited)1942FilmTake a Letter, Darlingas Man Who Picks Teeth (uncredited)1942FilmMississippi Gambleras Everett - Desk Clerk1942FilmWho Is Hope Schuyler?as Arthur Guerney (uncredited)1942FilmWhat's Cookin'?as Doorman (uncredited)1942FilmThe Lady Is Willingas Patrolman Murphy (uncredited)1942FilmDr. Kildare's Victoryas Clifford Genet1942FilmFly By Nightas Garage Attendantt (Uncredited)1941FilmHellzapoppin'as Drafted Devil (uncredited)1941FilmThey Died with Their Boots Onas Cpl. Smith (uncredited)1941FilmBad Man of Deadwoodas Reports Burns is dead1941FilmRags to Richesas Ace1941FilmBad Men of Missourias Peg Leg1941FilmA Very Young Ladyas Sheriff Bill Stone (uncredited)1941FilmJungle Girlas Curly Rogers1941FilmThe People Vs. Dr. Kildareas Clifford Genet1941FilmThe Wagons Roll at Nightas Pickpocket Victim (uncredited)1941FilmMr. District Attorneyas Cabbie1941FilmDutiful But Dumbas Headquarters Guard - Right of Door (uncredited)1941FilmHere Comes Happinessas Bill1941FilmBlondie Goes Latinas Cab Driver (uncredited)1941FilmRobin Hood of the Pecosas Sam Starr1940FilmThe Green Hornet Strikes Again!as Lowery - a Reporter1940FilmThe Texas Rangers Ride Againas Bud - Ranger Stenographer (uncredited)1940FilmThe Border Legionas Ticket Agent1940FilmThe Bank Dickas Reporter (uncredited)1940FilmDr. Kildare's Crisisas Clifford Genet, Window Cleaner1940FilmOne Night in the Tropicsas First S.S. Atlantica Steward (uncredited)1940FilmThe Villain Still Pursued Heras Joe (uncredited)1940FilmSpring Paradeas Earl (uncredited)1940FilmDr. Kildare Goes Homeas Clifford Genet - an Orderly (uncredited)1940FilmFlowing Goldas Shorty Smith (uncredited)1940FilmMoney and the Womanas Mr. Jones (uncredited)1940FilmThe Boys from Syracuseas Taxi Cab Driver1940FilmThey Drive by Nightas Driver in Cafe (uncredited)1940FilmGirls of the Roadas Bartley, Bus Driver (Uncredited)1940FilmSailor's Ladyas Guide1940FilmBuck Benny Rides Againas Truck Driver1940FilmShooting Highas Andy Carson1940FilmIt's a Dateas Ship's Steward (uncredited)1940FilmMa, He's Making Eyes at Me!as Counter Man (uncredited)1940FilmCharlie Chan in Panamaas Dance Sailor Suspicious of Kathi1940FilmCastle on the Hudsonas Bill - Prisoner Dispensing Clothing (uncredited)1940FilmCafe Hostessas Scotty1939FilmDays of Jesse Jamesas Train Conductor (uncredited)1939FilmOn Dress Paradeas Fort Lewis Sergeant (uncredited)1939FilmMeet Dr. Christianas Benson1939FilmToo Busy to Workas Stage Manager1939FilmThe Roaring Twentiesas Cabbie (uncredited)1939FilmEspionage Agentas Minor Role1939FilmTwo Bright Boysas Washburn1939FilmFlight at Midnightas Stubby - Passenger Plane Pilot (uncredited)1939FilmWhen Tomorrow Comesas Second Bus Driver (uncredited)1939FilmMiracles for Saleas Second Taxi Driver1939FilmThe Cowboy Quarterbackas Pilot1939FilmBlind Alleyas State Trooper Stopping Fred1939FilmRough Riders' Round-upas Tommy Ward1939FilmBlondie Meets the Bossas Pots and Pans Peddler (uncredited)1939FilmSociety Smugglersas Radio Expert1939FilmWings of the Navyas Reporter1939FilmPersons in Hidingas Collins (uncredited)1939FilmThe Mysterious Miss Xas Pete, a Policeman1939FilmThe Phantom Creepsas Mac1938FilmBreakdowns of 1938as Dunk Glover (archive footage) (uncredited)1938FilmNext Time I Marryas Gas Station Attendant (uncredited)1938FilmThe Cowboy and the Ladyas Bus Driver (uncredited)1938FilmRhythm of the Saddleas Dixie Erwin1938FilmHow to Watch Footballas Yelling fan next to Benchley1938FilmYouth Takes a Flingas Bum1938FilmFour Daughtersas Sam1938FilmSmashing the Racketsas Joe - Hoodlum1938FilmThe Chaseras Photographer1938FilmLadies in Distressas Horace (1st Thug)1938FilmLaw of the Underworldas Henchman Bill1938FilmHollywood Hotelas Cameraman1938FilmThe Invisible Menaceas Corporal Sanger1937FilmShe Loved a Firemanas Skillet Michaels1937FilmMissing Witnessesas Detective Pete (uncredited)1937FilmLove Is on the Airas 'Dunk' Glover1937FilmBack in Circulationas Murphy1937FilmThe Outer Gateas Todd1937FilmTalent Scoutas Musselman - Writer (uncredited)1937FilmThey Won't Forgetas Drugstore Clerk1937FilmThe Singing Marineas Sam1937FilmWhat Price Vengeanceas Tex McGirk1937FilmThe Go-Getteras Bob Blair1937FilmBlack Legionas Ted Metcalf1936FilmGuns of the Pecosas Jeff Carter1936FilmLaughing at Troubleas Jamie Bradford1936FilmLet's Make a Million1936FilmJailbreakas Sig Patton1936FilmCrash Donovanas Alabam1936FilmThe Case of the Velvet Clawsas Spudsy Drake1936FilmThe Golden Arrowas Davis1936FilmThe Law in Her Handsas Eddie O'Malley1936FilmColleenas (uncredited)1936FilmBoulder Damas Ed Harper1936FilmThe Walking Deadas 'Betcha'1936FilmThe Petrified Forestas Lineman1935FilmMiss Pacific Fleetas Clarence 'Dutch'1935FilmI Found Stella Parishas Dimmie1935FilmShipmates Foreveras Lincoln 'Cowboy'1934FilmHere Comes the Navyas Marine Orderly (uncredited)