Ken Osmond
Biography
Ken Osmond was an American actor known for his iconic role as Eddie Haskell on the 1950s television situation comedy Leave It to Beaver. He reprised this role in the 1980s revival series The New Leave It to Beaver. Osmond began his acting career as a child at the age of four. He was typecast by the role of Eddie Haskell, making it difficult for him to secure other acting work. Osmond eventually transitioned to a career as a policeman in Los Angeles, but later resumed his acting career after retiring from police work.
Career overview
Ken Osmond began his acting career as a child at the age of four. He is best known for his iconic role in a 1950s television situation comedy. Osmond reprised this role in a 1980s revival series of the same show. His portrayal of this character led to him being typecast, making it difficult for him to secure other acting work.
Osmond's acting career consisted of numerous credits, with a total of 26 known roles. He appeared in various television shows and films, although specific details about these projects are not provided. His early start in the industry and subsequent typecasting limited his opportunities for diverse roles.
After a period of time, Osmond retired from acting to pursue a career in law enforcement. He worked as a policeman in Los Angeles. Later, he returned to acting, resuming his career after his time in law enforcement.
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Full Filmography
27 titles- CHARACTERz (2016) as Daniel
- Desperation Boulevard (1998) as Ken Osmond
- Leave It to Beaver (1997) as Eddie Haskell Sr.
- Hi Honey, I'm Home! (1991)
- Dead Women in Lingerie (1991) as David
- Parker Lewis Can't Lose (1990) as Eddie Haskell
- Clash of the Champions (1988) as Ken Osmond (Ringside Judge)
- NWA Clash of the Champions (1988) as Ken Osmond (Ringside Judge)
- The New Leave It to Beaver (1984) as Eddie Haskell
- High School U.S.A. (1984) as Baxter Franklin
- High School U.S.A. (1983) as Baxter Franklin
- Still the Beaver (1983) as Eddie Haskell
- Happy Days (1974)
- With Six You Get Eggroll (1968) as Duke (uncredited)
- The Munsters (1964)
- Petticoat Junction (1963) as Harold Boggs
- Wagon Train (1957) as Tommy Jenkins
- Leave It to Beaver (1957) as Eddie Haskell
- The Walter Winchell File (1957) as Joel Marisch
- Official Detective (1957)
- Telephone Time (1956)
- Boy with a Knife (1956) as Jerry's Little Brother
- Screen Director's Playhouse (1955) as Henry Raglund
- Lassie (1954)
- Lassie (1954) as Motorcyclist
- Annie Oakley (1954) as Scotty
- Letter to Loretta (1953) as Peter
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Ken Osmond best known for?
Ken Osmond is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Red River (1948), Clash of the Champions (1988), The New Leave It to Beaver (1984), Happy Days (1974).
When and where was Ken Osmond born?
Ken Osmond was born on June 7, 1943 in Glendale, California, USA. They passed away on May 18, 2020.
How many credits does Ken Osmond have?
Ken Osmond has accumulated over 27 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1953 to 2016.
What is Ken Osmond's background in cinema and television?
Ken Osmond was an American actor known for his iconic role as Eddie Haskell on the 1950s television situation comedy Leave It to Beaver. He reprised this role in the 1980s revival series The New Leave It to Beaver. Osmond began his acting career as a child at the age of four. He was typecast by the role of Eddie Haskel...