Henry Beckman
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- November 26, 1921 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Died
- June 17, 2008
- Active Years
- 1948–2002 (55 Years)
- Total Credits
- 169 credits in database
Biography
Henry Beckman was a Canadian actor born on November 26, 1921, in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Throughout his career, he appeared in well over 100 productions across the United States and Canada. His television work included a recurring role as Commander Paul Richards in the 1954 space opera series Flash Gordon and a role as Bob Mulligan in an ABC sitcom. His film credits include an appearance in the movie Marnie. Beckman received two Canadian Film Awards for Best Supporting Actor, winning in 1975 for his performance in Why Rock the Boat? Before his acting career, he served in the Canadian Army during the Second World War between 1939 and 1945. Beckman died on June 17, 2008, in Barcelona at the age of 86.
Career overview
Henry Beckman was a Canadian actor born in Halifax, Nova Scotia, on November 26, 1921. His career spanned over 100 productions across both Canada and the United States. Before pursuing his acting career, Beckman served in the Canadian Army during the Second World War between 1939 and 1945. Throughout his professional life, he was credited with 140 acting roles.
His television work included a recurring role as Commander Paul Richards in the 1954 Flash Gordon space opera series. He also appeared as the character Bob Mulligan in an ABC sitcom. In addition to his television appearances, Beckman was recognized for his work in film. He received two Canadian Film Awards for Best Supporting Actor, winning in 1975 for his performance in Why Rock the Boat? Beckman passed away on June 17, 2008, in Barcelona at the age of 86.
Ask the Vault
Ask anything about Henry Beckman.
Frequent co-stars
Career timeline
Full Filmography
169 titles- Johnson County War (2002) as Gov. Barb
- Lion of Oz (2000) as Narrator (voice)
- The Sentinel (1996) as Sam Bramley
- Shadow of a Doubt (1996) as Judge Mulhern
- Jack Reed: A Killer Among Us (1996)
- The Outer Limits (1995) as Brad Holland
- Jack Reed: One of Our Own (1995) as James Quinn
- While Justice Sleeps (1994) as Ned Stokes
- The X-Files (1993) as Old Man
- The X-Files (1993) as Detective Frank Briggs
- The Last P.O.W.? The Bobby Garwood Story (1993) as Psychiatrist
- The Man Upstairs (1992) as Sheriff
- The Commish (1991)
- Lightning Force (1991)
- Blood River (1991) as Sheriff Peabody
- Booker (1989) as Judge Alvarez
- Stuck with Each Other (1989) as Mr. Klopperman
- War and Remembrance (1988) as McIntyre
- Side Roads (1988) as Ed Clayton
- Throb (1986)
- Throb (1986) as Marty
- Every Dog's Guide to Complete Home Safety (1986) as (voice)
- MacGyver (1985) as Judge
- The Ray Bradbury Theater (1985)
- Kane & Abel (1985) as Glen Ricardo
- Check It Out! (1985) as Alf Scully
- Partners in Crime (1984)
- St. Elsewhere (1982) as Mr. Benville
- Matt Houston (1982)
- Fame (1982)
- Simon & Simon (1981) as Mr. Brennan
- Death Hunt (1981) as Bill Luce
- The Brood (1979) as Barton Kelly
- Blood & Guts (1978) as Red Henkel
- Grizzly Adams (1977) as Nathaniel Morgan
- Quincy, M.E. (1976)
- Quincy, M.E. (1976) as Leonard 'Bell' Bellwood
- Quincy, M.E. (1976) as Chief Hartman
- Quincy, M.E. (1976) as Max
- Quincy, M.E. (1976) as Sheriff Tom Brady
- Silver Streak (1976) as Conventioneer
- Barney Miller (1975) as Lyman Cooper
- Bronk (1975) as Harry Mark
- Who Is the Black Dahlia? (1975) as Traveling Salesman
- The Rockford Files (1974) as Sheriff Neal
- The Six Million Dollar Man (1974) as Robert Meyer
- Happy Days (1974)
- Kolchak: The Night Stalker (1974) as Senator Stephens
- Indict and Convict (1974) as Mav Theisen
- Devil Times Five (1974) as Dr. Brown
- Why Rock the Boat? (1974) as Philip Butcher
- Police Story (1973)
- The Starlost (1973) as William
- Between Friends (1973) as Will
- Beg, Borrow...or Steal (1973) as Hal Cooper
- Brock's Last Case (1973) as Jake Hinkley
- The Sixth Sense (1972)
- The Sandy Duncan Show (1972)
- Me and the Chimp (1972)
- The Merry Wives of Tobias Rouke (1972) as Tobias Rouke
- Columbo (1971) as Detective (uncredited)
- Cannon (1971)
- McMillan & Wife (1971) as Harry Court
- Owen Marshall: Counselor at Law (1971) as Mr. Harlen
- Owen Marshall: Counselor at Law (1971) as Sgt. Roy Kessler
- Nichols (1971) as Murphy
- Funny Face (1971)
- The Harness (1971) as Doc Marn
- Night Gallery (1970) as The Policeman (segment "They're Tearing Down Tim Riley's Bar")
- The Immortal (1970)
- Nancy (1970)
- Love, American Style (1969) as Jack
- The Undefeated (1969) as Thad Benedict
- Sweet Charity (1969) as Policeman (uncredited)
- Adam-12 (1968) as Charles Levering
- Here's Lucy (1968) as Truck Driver
- The Outsider (1968)
- Here Come the Brides (1968)
- Here Come the Brides (1968) as Captain Clancey
- Madigan (1968) as Ptl. Philip Downes
- The Stalking Moon (1968) as Sgt. Rudabaugh
- Ironside (1967)
- Ironside (1967) as Durand
- Mannix (1967) as Leonard Duncan
- Mannix (1967) as Sheriff Simkins
- The Flying Nun (1967) as Major Overland
- Garrison's Gorillas (1967)
- The Second Hundred Years (1967) as Ralph Wilson
- Custer (1967)
- Rango (1967)
- The Caper of the Golden Bulls (1967) as Bendell
- The Monkees (1966) as D. A.
- The Monkees (1966) as Manager
- Run, Buddy, Run (1966)
- Run, Buddy, Run (1966) as Jake
- Blue Light (1966)
- The Wild Wild West (1965) as Paul J. Lambert
- I Dream of Jeannie (1965) as Policeman
- Run for Your Life (1965) as Tourist
- Run for Your Life (1965) as Hank Kellogg
- Run for Your Life (1965) as Lt. Flaherty
- Honey West (1965) as Fred Cody
- The Glory Guys (1965) as Salesman
- The Satan Bug (1965) as Dr. Baxter
- Bewitched (1964)
- Bewitched (1964) as Arch Wilkerson
- The Munsters (1964)
- Peyton Place (1964) as George Anderson
- Marnie (1964) as First Detective
- The Fugitive (1963) as Keller
- The Fugitive (1963) as Brown
- The Fugitive (1963) as Airplane Passenger
- Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre (1963) as Lt. Shaeffer
- My Favorite Martian (1963) as Lt. Harland
- The Danny Kaye Show (1963) as Self
- The Lieutenant (1963)
- The Lieutenant (1963) as Major Al Barker
- Arrest and Trial (1963) as Lee Trella
- The Great Adventure (1963) as Guard Sergeant
- The Greatest Show on Earth (1963)
- Twilight of Honor (1963) as Man Stirring Up Crowd (uncredited)
- The Virginian (1962) as Corey
- Combat! (1962) as Major Mueller
- Sam Benedict (1962) as Jerry Spangler
- Sam Benedict (1962) as Gerald Spanglor
- Sam Benedict (1962) as Gerald Spangler
- I'm Dickens, He's Fenster (1962)
- I'm Dickens, He's Fenster (1962) as Mulligan
- 13 West Street (1962) as Joe Bradford
- Dr. Kildare (1961) as Sam Allen
- Ben Casey (1961)
- Hazel (1961)
- Cain's Hundred (1961) as Sgt. Kaline
- The New Breed (1961) as Sergeant Rayless
- Breakfast at Tiffany's (1961) as Cronberger (uncredited)
- Target: The Corruptors! (1961)
- The Andy Griffith Show (1960) as Mr. Gilbert
- Route 66 (1960)
- Route 66 (1960) as Nightclub Romeo
- Hong Kong (1960) as Brody
- Insight (1960)
- The Twilight Zone (1959) as Policeman
- Dennis the Menace (1959)
- Black Saddle (1959) as Richard Talbot
- The Third Man (1959) as Steve Garson
- The DuPont Show with June Allyson (1959) as Policeman
- The DuPont Show with June Allyson (1959) as Officer
- Mr. Lucky (1959)
- The Donna Reed Show (1958)
- Peter Gunn (1958)
- Naked City (1958) as Priest (uncredited)
- Perry Mason (1957) as David
- Perry Mason (1957) as William March
- Perry Mason (1957) as Sidney L. Garth
- Perry Mason (1957) as Albert King
- Have Gun, Will Travel (1957)
- Decoy (1957) as Frank Bandiner
- So Lovely, So Deadly (1957) as Steve Clark
- The Wrong Man (1956) as Prisoner at Arraignment Hearing (uncredited)
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Uncle Sunday
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Thaddius McKay
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Dr. Rhodes
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Duff
- Flash Gordon (1954) as Commander Paul Richards
- Niagara (1953) as Motorcycle Cop (uncredited)
- Confessions of a Nervous Man (1953) as Harry
- The Jack Benny Program (1950) as Commercial Man
- The Philco Television Playhouse (1948)
- Police Station as Detective Abramson
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Henry Beckman best known for?
Henry Beckman is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Dirty Dozen (1967), Jack Reed: A Killer Among Us (1996), The Outer Limits (1995), Jack Reed: One of Our Own (1995).
When and where was Henry Beckman born?
Henry Beckman was born on November 26, 1921 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. They passed away on June 17, 2008.
How many credits does Henry Beckman have?
Henry Beckman has accumulated over 169 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1948 to 2002.
What is Henry Beckman's background in cinema and television?
Henry Beckman was a Canadian actor born on November 26, 1921, in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Throughout his career, he appeared in well over 100 productions across the United States and Canada. His television work included a recurring role as Commander Paul Richards in the 1954 space opera series Flash Gordon and a role as B...
Henry Beckman by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- The Twilight Zone (1959) as Policeman — aged about 37
- The X-Files (1993) as Old Man — aged about 71
- The X-Files (1993) as Detective Frank Briggs — aged about 71
- Arrest and Trial (1963) as Lee Trella — aged about 41
- Columbo (1971) as Detective (uncredited) — aged about 49
- Garrison's Gorillas (1967) — aged about 45
What viewers say
No comments yet. Be the first to share your take on Henry Beckman.