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Hugh Beaumont

Acting Born Feb 16, 1909 24 credits

Biography

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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.

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Known for

Leave It to Beaver

as Ward Cleaver

Full filmography

  • Lassie (1954)
  • Petticoat Junction (1963) as Ronnie Beckman
  • Petticoat Junction (1963) as Donald Elliott
  • Leave It to Beaver (1957) as Ward Cleaver
  • The Virginian (1962) as Maguire
  • The Virginian (1962) as Charles Martin
  • The Virginian (1962) as Maj. James Carlton
  • Mannix (1967)
  • Mannix (1967) as Frank Abbott
  • Mannix (1967) as Hammond
  • Four Star Playhouse (1952) as Father Renaldo
  • Four Star Playhouse (1952) as Albert Woods
  • Four Star Playhouse (1952) as Dr. Lindell
  • Four Star Playhouse (1952) as Padre
  • Four Star Playhouse (1952) as Doctor
  • Wagon Train (1957) as Jed Halick
  • Climax! (1954)
  • Medical Center (1969) as Dr. Simpson
  • Adventures of Superman (1952)
  • Marcus Welby, M.D. (1969) as Jim Wagner
  • The Lone Ranger (1949) as Rev. Randy Roberts
  • The Ford Television Theatre (1952) as Sheriff Burns
  • Studio 57 (1954)
  • Cavalcade of America (1952) as Lewis Graham