Hugh Beaumont
Born
February 16, 1909
Died
May 14, 1982 (73 years old)
Known For
Acting
Place of Birth
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

Los Angeles Plays Itself
George Copeland in The Blue Dahlia (archive footage)
2004

The Most Deadly Game
(1 episode)
1970

Medical Center
Dr. Simpson · (1 episode)
1969

Marcus Welby, M.D.
Jim Wagner · (1 episode)
1969

Mannix
(1 episode)
1967

Mannix
Frank Abbott · (1 episode)
1967

Mannix
Hammond · (1 episode)
1967

The Human Duplicators
Austin Welles
1965

Petticoat Junction
Ronnie Beckman · (1 episode)
1963

Petticoat Junction
Donald Elliott · (2 episodes)
1963

The Virginian
Maguire · (1 episode)
1962

The Virginian
Charles Martin · (1 episode)
1962

The Virginian
Maj. James Carlton · (1 episode)
1962

Leave It to Beaver
Ward Cleaver · (234 episodes)
1957

Wagon Train
Jed Halick · (1 episode)
1957

Night Passage
Jeff Kurth
1957

Meet McGraw
Clay Farrell · (1 episode)
1957

The Mole People
Dr. Jud Bellamin
1956

Mobs, Inc.
Gangster
1956

Hell's Horizon
Sgt. Al Trask
1955

My Friend Flicka
(1 episode)
1955

Climax!
(1 episode)
1954
The George Gobel Show
Self · (1 episode)
1954

Studio 57
(1 episode)
1954

Lassie
(2 episodes)
1954

Public Defender
(1 episode)
1954

Public Defender
Gil Bowman · (1 episode)
1954

Topper
Ed Merrill · (1 episode)
1953

Letter to Loretta
Editor of Manhattan Magazine · (2 episodes)
1953

Letter to Loretta
Chris Palmer · (1 episode)
1953

Letter to Loretta
Henry Preston · (1 episode)
1953

Letter to Loretta
Rev. Bell · (1 episode)
1953

Letter to Loretta
Arthur Nicholls · (1 episode)
1953

City Detective
(1 episode)
1953

The Mississippi Gambler
Kennerly (uncredited)
1953

The Member of the Wedding
Minister (uncredited)
1952

The Ford Television Theatre
Sheriff Burns · (1 episode)
1952

Cavalcade of America
Lewis Graham · (1 episode)
1952

Cavalcade of America
Coach Jack Cody · (1 episode)
1952

Cavalcade of America
Father Werr · (1 episode)
1952

Night Without Sleep
John Harkness
1952
Four Star Playhouse
Father Renaldo · (1 episode)
1952
Four Star Playhouse
Albert Woods · (1 episode)
1952
Four Star Playhouse
Dr. Lindell · (1 episode)
1952
Four Star Playhouse
Padre · (1 episode)
1952
Four Star Playhouse
Doctor · (1 episode)
1952

Adventures of Superman
(1 episode)
1952

Hopalong Cassidy
(1 episode)
1952

Washington Story
Chaplain
1952

Wild Stallion
Capt. Wilmurt
1952

Bugles in the Afternoon
Lt. Cooke
1952

Phone Call from a Stranger
Tim Brooks
1952

Dangerous Assignment
(3 episodes)
1952

Hallmark Hall of Fame
Col. Richard Chamberlayne · (1 episode)
1951

Hallmark Hall of Fame
Col. Lander · (1 episode)
1951

Overland Telegraph
Brad Roberts
1951

Callaway Went Thataway
Mr. Adkins (uncredited)
1951

Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
(1 episode)
1951

Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
John Harris · (1 episode)
1951

Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
Tom Sutton · (1 episode)
1951

Lost Continent
Robert Phillips
1951

Mr. Belvedere Rings the Bell
Policeman
1951

Racket Squad
(1 episode)
1951

Home Town Story
Bob MacFarland (uncredited)
1951

Pier 23
Dennis O'Brien
1951

Go for Broke!
Chaplain
1951

Roaring City
Dennis O'Brien
1951

Danger Zone
Dennis O'Brien
1951

The Last Outpost
Lt. Fenton
1951

Target Unknown
American Commanding Officer (uncredited)
1951

A Date with Your Family
Narrator
1950

The Flying Missile
Maj. Wilson
1950
Lux Video Theatre
George · (1 episode)
1950

Second Chance
Pastor Dr. Emory
1950
Trader Thorne
Joe Wilding
1950

Tokyo Joe
Provost Marshal Major (uncredited)
1949

The Lone Ranger
Rev. Randy Roberts · (1 episode)
1949

The Counterfeiters
Philip Drake
1948

Money Madness
Steve Clark
1948

Reaching from Heaven
Bill Starling
1948

Bury Me Dead
Michael Dunn
1947

Railroaded!
Police Sergeant Mickey Ferguson
1947

Too Many Winners
Michael Shayne
1947

Three on a Ticket
Michael Shayne
1947

The Guilt of Janet Ames
(uncredited)
1947

Blonde for a Day
Michael Shayne
1946

Larceny in Her Heart
Michael Shayne
1946

The Blue Dahlia
George Copeland
1946

Johnny Comes Flying Home
Engineer (uncredited)
1946

Murder Is My Business
Michael Shayne
1946

Tars and Spars
Captain
1946

Apology for Murder
Kenny Blake
1945

A Gun in His Hand
Police Academy Graduate (uncredited)
1945

You Came Along
Army Chaplain at Funeral (uncredited)
1945

Blonde from Brooklyn
Lieutenant (uncredited)
1945

The Lady Confesses
Larry Craig
1945

Blood on the Sun
Johnny Clarke (uncredited)
1945

Objective, Burma!
Capt. Hennessey
1945
I'm a Civilian Here Myself
Interviewer
1945

Practically Yours
Film-Cutter (uncredited)
1944

They Live in Fear
Instructor (uncredited)
1944

Strange Affair
Detective Carey (Uncredited)
1944

The Seventh Cross
Truck Driver (uncredited)
1944

Mr. Winkle Goes to War
Range Officer
1944

I Love a Soldier
John
1944

Song of the Open Road
John Moran (uncredited)
1944

The Racket Man
Police Sgt. 'Irish' Duffy
1944

Prunes and Politics
Mr. Tinker
1944

There's Something About a Soldier
Lt. Martin
1943

The Seventh Victim
Gregory Ward
1943

The Fallen Sparrow
Otto Skaas
1943

Du Barry Was a Lady
Footman (uncredited)
1943

Mexican Spitfire's Blessed Event
George Sharpe
1943

Good Luck, Mr. Yates
Adjutant
1943

Bombardier
Soldier
1943

Flight for Freedom
Flight Instructor (uncredited)
1943

He Hired the Boss
Jordan
1943

Keep 'Em Sailing
FBI Chemist (uncredited)
1942

Northwest Rangers
Warren - Mountie Who Finds Fowler's Body
1942

Wake Island
Captain (uncredited)
1942

Flight Lieutenant
Cadet John McGinnis
1942

The Wife Takes a Flyer
Officer
1942

Canal Zone
The Radio Operator (uncredited)
1942

Unfinished Business
Hugh the Bridegroom
1941

Sucker List
Charles Adams (uncredited)
1941
South of Panama
Paul Martin
1941

Forbidden Passage
Clements
1941

You, the People
Pete
1940

Good Bad Boys
Judge's Aide (uncredited)
1940

Soak the Old
Detective (uncredited)
1940

Buyer Beware
Insp. Thomas' Assistant (uncredited)
1940

Phantom Raiders
Seaman
1940

Jack Pot
Mechanic (uncredited)
1940