Hugh Beaumont
View on IMDb ↗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
Second Chance
I'm a Civilian Here Myself
Hallmark Hall of Fame
Reaching from Heaven
Johnny Comes Flying Home
Murder Is My Business
Song of the Open Road
They Live in Fear
The Ford Television Theatre
The Racket ManFilmography (114)
- 1970
The Most Deadly Game - 1969
Marcus Welby, M.D.Jim Wagner - 1969
Medical CenterDr. Simpson - 1967
Mannix - 1965
The Human DuplicatorsAustin Welles - 1963
Petticoat JunctionRonnie Beckman - 1962
The VirginianMaguire - 1957
Leave It to BeaverWard Cleaver - 1957
Wagon TrainJed Halick - 1957
Meet McGrawClay Farrell - 1957
Night PassageJeff Kurth - 1956
Mobs, Inc.Gangster - 1956
The Mole PeopleDr. Jud Bellamin - 1955
My Friend Flicka - 1955
Hell's HorizonSgt. Al Trask - 1954The George Gobel ShowSelf
- 1954
Studio 57 - 1954
Lassie - 1954
Public Defender - 1954
Climax! - 1953
City Detective - 1953
The Mississippi GamblerKennerly (uncredited) - 1953
Letter to LorettaEditor of Manhattan Magazine - 1953
TopperEd Merrill - 1952
The Ford Television TheatreSheriff Burns - 1952
Washington StoryChaplain - 1952
Four Star PlayhouseFather Renaldo - 1952
Adventures of Superman - 1952
Phone Call from a StrangerTim Brooks - 1952
The Member of the WeddingMinister (uncredited) - 1952
Wild StallionCapt. Wilmurt - 1952
Night Without SleepJohn Harkness - 1952
Bugles in the AfternoonLt. Cooke - 1952
Hopalong Cassidy - 1952
Dangerous Assignment - 1952
Cavalcade of AmericaLewis Graham - 1951
Hallmark Hall of FameCol. Richard Chamberlayne - 1951
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars - 1951
Mr. Belvedere Rings the BellPoliceman - 1951
Target UnknownAmerican Commanding Officer (uncredited) - 1951
Overland TelegraphBrad Roberts - 1951
Racket Squad - 1951
The Last OutpostLt. Fenton - 1951
Go for Broke!Chaplain (uncredited) - 1951
Callaway Went ThatawayMr. Adkins (uncredited) - 1951
Pier 23Dennis O'Brien - 1951
Roaring CityDennis O'Brien - 1951
Home Town StoryBob MacFarland (uncredited) - 1951
Danger ZoneDennis O'Brien - 1951
Lost ContinentRobert Phillips - 1950
Second ChancePastor Dr. Emory - 1950Lux Video TheatreGeorge
- 1950
The Flying MissileMaj. Wilson - 1950
A Date with Your FamilyNarrator - 1950Trader ThorneJoe Wilding
- 1949
The Lone RangerRev. Randy Roberts - 1949
Tokyo JoeProvost Marshal Major (uncredited) - 1948
Reaching from HeavenBill Starling - 1948
The CounterfeitersPhilip Drake - 1948
Money MadnessSteve Clark - 1947
Railroaded!Police Sergeant Mickey Ferguson - 1947
Too Many WinnersMichael Shayne - 1947
Three on a TicketMichael Shayne - 1947
The Guilt of Janet Ames(uncredited) - 1947
Bury Me DeadMichael Dunn - 1946
Johnny Comes Flying HomeEngineer (uncredited) - 1946
Murder Is My BusinessMichael Shayne - 1946
The Blue DahliaGeorge Copeland - 1946
Larceny in Her HeartMichael Shayne - 1946
Blonde for a DayMichael Shayne - 1946
Tars and SparsCaptain - 1945
I'm a Civilian Here MyselfInterviewer - 1945
You Came AlongArmy Chaplain at Funeral (uncredited) - 1945
Objective, Burma!Capt. Hennessey - 1945
Blonde from BrooklynLieutenant (uncredited) - 1945
A Gun in His HandPolice Academy Graduate (uncredited) - 1945
Blood on the SunJohnny Clarke (uncredited) - 1945
Apology for MurderKenny Blake - 1945
The Lady ConfessesLarry Craig - 1944
Song of the Open RoadJohn Moran (uncredited) - 1944
They Live in FearInstructor (uncredited) - 1944
The Racket ManPolice Sgt. 'Irish' Duffy - 1944
Prunes and PoliticsMr. Tinker - 1944
Mr. Winkle Goes to WarRange Officer - 1944
Practically YoursFilm-Cutter (uncredited) - 1944
The Seventh CrossTruck Driver (uncredited) - 1944
Strange AffairDetective Carey (uncredited) - 1944
I Love a SoldierJohn - 1943
Du Barry Was a LadyFootman (uncredited) - 1943
Good Luck, Mr. YatesAdjutant - 1943
The Seventh VictimGregory Ward - 1943
Mexican Spitfire's Blessed EventGeorge Sharpe - 1943
The Fallen SparrowOtto Skaas - 1943
Flight for FreedomFlight Instructor (uncredited) - 1943
BombardierSoldier - 1943
There's Something About a SoldierLt. Martin - 1943
He Hired the BossJordan - 1942
Keep 'Em SailingFBI Chemist (uncredited) - 1942
Right to the HeartWillie Donovan - 1942
Flight LieutenantCadet John McGinnis - 1942
Northwest RangersWarren - Mountie Who Finds Fowler's Body - 1942
Canal ZoneThe Radio Operator (uncredited) - 1942
Wake IslandCaptain (uncredited) - 1942
The Wife Takes a FlyerOfficer - 1941South of PanamaPaul Martin
- 1941Sucker ListCharles Adams (uncredited)
- 1941
Unfinished BusinessHugh the Bridegroom - 1941
Forbidden PassageClements - 1940
Good Bad BoysJudge's Aide (uncredited) - 1940
Jack PotMechanic (uncredited) - 1940Buyer BewareInsp. Thomas' Assistant (uncredited)
- 1940
Soak the OldDetective (uncredited) - 1940You, the PeoplePete
- 1940
Phantom RaidersSeaman