Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Born
February 16, 1909
Died
May 14, 1982 (age 73)
Also Known As
Eugene Hugh Beaumont
Hugh Beaumont
Biography
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
TV
Wagon Train
Jed Halick
1957
TV
Mannix
1967
TV
Mannix
Frank Abbott
1967
TV
Mannix
Hammond
1967
TV
Lassie
1954
TV
Climax!
1954
TV
Medical Center
Dr. Simpson
1969
TV
The Virginian
Maguire
1962
TV
The Virginian
Charles Martin
1962
TV
The Virginian
Maj. James Carlton
1962
TV
Petticoat Junction
Ronnie Beckman
1963
TV
Petticoat Junction
Donald Elliott
1963
TV
Four Star Playhouse
Father Renaldo
1952
TV
Four Star Playhouse
Albert Woods
1952
TV
Four Star Playhouse
Dr. Lindell
1952
TV
Four Star Playhouse
Padre
1952
TV
Four Star Playhouse
Doctor
1952
TV
Public Defender
1954
TV
Public Defender
Gil Bowman
1954
TV
Marcus Welby, M.D.
Jim Wagner
1969
Filmography
2004FilmLos Angeles Plays Itselfas George Copeland in The Blue Dahlia (archive footage)1970TVThe Most Deadly Game1969TVMedical Centeras Dr. Simpson1969TVMarcus Welby, M.D.as Jim Wagner1967TVMannix1965FilmThe Human Duplicatorsas Austin Welles1963TVPetticoat Junctionas Ronnie Beckman1962TVThe Virginianas Maguire1957TVLeave It to Beaveras Ward Cleaver1957TVWagon Trainas Jed Halick1957FilmNight Passageas Jeff Kurth1957TVMeet McGrawas Clay Farrell1956FilmThe Mole Peopleas Dr. Jud Bellamin1956FilmMobs, Inc.as Gangster1955FilmHell's Horizonas Sgt. Al Trask1955TVMy Friend Flicka1954TVClimax!1954TVThe George Gobel Showas Self1954TVStudio 571954TVLassie1954TVPublic Defender1953TVTopperas Ed Merrill1953TVLetter to Lorettaas Editor of Manhattan Magazine1953TVCity Detective1953FilmThe Mississippi Gambleras Kennerly (uncredited)1952FilmThe Member of the Weddingas Minister (uncredited)1952TVThe Ford Television Theatreas Sheriff Burns1952TVCavalcade of Americaas Lewis Graham1952FilmNight Without Sleepas John Harkness1952TVFour Star Playhouseas Father Renaldo1952TVAdventures of Superman1952TVHopalong Cassidy1952FilmWashington Storyas Chaplain1952FilmWild Stallionas Capt. Wilmurt1952FilmBugles in the Afternoonas Lt. Cooke1952FilmPhone Call from a Strangeras Tim Brooks1952TVDangerous Assignment1951TVHallmark Hall of Fameas Col. Richard Chamberlayne1951FilmOverland Telegraphas Brad Roberts1951FilmCallaway Went Thatawayas Mr. Adkins (uncredited)1951TVSchlitz Playhouse of Stars1951FilmLost Continentas Robert Phillips1951FilmMr. Belvedere Rings the Bellas Policeman1951TVRacket Squad1951FilmHome Town Storyas Bob MacFarland (uncredited)1951FilmPier 23as Dennis O'Brien1951FilmGo for Broke!as Chaplain1951FilmRoaring Cityas Dennis O'Brien1951FilmDanger Zoneas Dennis O'Brien1951FilmThe Last Outpostas Lt. Fenton1951FilmTarget Unknownas American Commanding Officer (uncredited)1950FilmA Date with Your Familyas Narrator1950FilmThe Flying Missileas Maj. Wilson1950TVLux Video Theatreas George1950FilmSecond Chanceas Pastor Dr. Emory1950FilmTrader Thorneas Joe Wilding1949FilmTokyo Joeas Provost Marshal Major (uncredited)1949TVThe Lone Rangeras Rev. Randy Roberts1948FilmThe Counterfeitersas Philip Drake1948FilmMoney Madnessas Steve Clark1948FilmReaching from Heavenas Bill Starling1947FilmBury Me Deadas Michael Dunn1947FilmRailroaded!as Police Sergeant Mickey Ferguson1947FilmToo Many Winnersas Michael Shayne1947FilmThree on a Ticketas Michael Shayne1947FilmThe Guilt of Janet Amesas (uncredited)1946FilmBlonde for a Dayas Michael Shayne1946FilmLarceny in Her Heartas Michael Shayne1946FilmThe Blue Dahliaas George Copeland1946FilmJohnny Comes Flying Homeas Engineer (uncredited)1946FilmMurder Is My Businessas Michael Shayne1946FilmTars and Sparsas Captain1945FilmApology for Murderas Kenny Blake1945FilmA Gun in His Handas Police Academy Graduate (uncredited)1945FilmYou Came Alongas Army Chaplain at Funeral (uncredited)1945FilmBlonde from Brooklynas Lieutenant (uncredited)1945FilmThe Lady Confessesas Larry Craig1945FilmBlood on the Sunas Johnny Clarke (uncredited)1945FilmObjective, Burma!as Capt. Hennessey1945FilmI'm a Civilian Here Myselfas Interviewer1944FilmPractically Yoursas Film-Cutter (uncredited)1944FilmThey Live in Fearas Instructor (uncredited)1944FilmStrange Affairas Detective Carey (uncredited)1944FilmThe Seventh Crossas Truck Driver (uncredited)1944FilmMr. Winkle Goes to Waras Range Officer1944FilmI Love a Soldieras John1944FilmSong of the Open Roadas John Moran (uncredited)1944FilmThe Racket Manas Police Sgt. 'Irish' Duffy1944FilmPrunes and Politicsas Mr. Tinker1943FilmThere's Something About a Soldieras Lt. Martin1943FilmThe Seventh Victimas Gregory Ward1943FilmThe Fallen Sparrowas Otto Skaas1943FilmDu Barry Was a Ladyas Footman (uncredited)1943FilmMexican Spitfire's Blessed Eventas George Sharpe1943FilmGood Luck, Mr. Yatesas Adjutant1943FilmBombardieras Soldier1943FilmFlight for Freedomas Flight Instructor (uncredited)1943FilmHe Hired the Bossas Jordan1942FilmKeep 'Em Sailingas FBI Chemist (uncredited)1942FilmNorthwest Rangersas Warren - Mountie Who Finds Fowler's Body1942FilmWake Islandas Captain (uncredited)1942FilmFlight Lieutenantas Cadet John McGinnis1942FilmThe Wife Takes a Flyeras Officer1942FilmCanal Zoneas The Radio Operator (uncredited)1942FilmRight to the Heartas Willie Donovan1941FilmUnfinished Businessas Hugh the Bridegroom1941FilmSucker Listas Charles Adams (uncredited)1941FilmSouth of Panamaas Paul Martin1941FilmForbidden Passageas Clements1940FilmYou, the Peopleas Pete1940FilmGood Bad Boysas Judge's Aide (uncredited)1940FilmSoak the Oldas Detective (uncredited)1940FilmBuyer Bewareas Insp. Thomas' Assistant (uncredited)1940FilmPhantom Raidersas Seaman1940FilmJack Potas Mechanic (uncredited)