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.
Also Known As
Movie Appearances
Night Without Sleep
as John Harkness
1952
The Seventh Victim
as Gregory Ward
1943
Johnny Comes Flying Home
as Engineer (uncredited)
1946
Money Madness
as Steve Clark
1948
Night Passage
as Jeff Kurth
1957
The Fallen Sparrow
as Otto Skaas
1943
Apology for Murder
as Kenny Blake
1945
The Mole People
as Dr. Jud Bellamin
1956
Home Town Story
as Bob MacFarland (uncredited)
1951
Bugles in the Afternoon
as Lt. Cooke
1952
The Human Duplicators
as Austin Welles
1965
Bury Me Dead
as Michael Dunn
1947
Railroaded!
as Police Sergeant Mickey Ferguson
1947
Lost Continent
as Robert Phillips
1951
The Blue Dahlia
as George Copeland
1946
Mr. Belvedere Rings the Bell
as Policeman
1951
The Lady Confesses
as Larry Craig
1945
Los Angeles Plays Itself
as George Copeland in The Blue Dahlia (archive footage)
2004
Pier 23
as Dennis O'Brien
1951
Go for Broke!
as Chaplain
1951
TV Appearances
Petticoat Junction
as Ronnie Beckman
1963
Mannix
1967
Medical Center
as Dr. Simpson
1969
Lassie
1954
Hallmark Hall of Fame
as Col. Richard Chamberlayne
1951
Leave It to Beaver
as Ward Cleaver
1957
The Most Deadly Game
1970
The Virginian
as Maguire
1962
Lux Video Theatre
as George
1950
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
1951
Climax!
1954
Adventures of Superman
1952