
Acting · 73 years old
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.

Hallmark Hall of Fame
Col. Richard Chamberlayne

Hallmark Hall of Fame
Col. Lander

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

The Ford Television Theatre
Sheriff Burns

The Mississippi Gambler
Kennerly (uncredited)

Schlitz Playhouse of Stars

Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
John Harris

Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
Tom Sutton

Keep 'Em Sailing
FBI Chemist (uncredited)

You Came Along
Army Chaplain at Funeral (uncredited)

The Racket Man
Police Sgt. 'Irish' Duffy

City Detective

Mr. Belvedere Rings the Bell
Policeman

Leave It to Beaver
Ward Cleaver

The Seventh Cross
Truck Driver (uncredited)

Objective, Burma!
Capt. Hennessey

The Lone Ranger
Rev. Randy Roberts

The Blue Dahlia
George Copeland

Overland Telegraph
Brad Roberts

Mannix