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Hugh Beaumont

Highest Rated: 100% The Blue Dahlia (1946)

Lowest Rated: 40% The Lost Continent (1951)

Birthday: Feb 16, 1909

Birthplace: Lawrence, Kansas, USA

Eugene Hugh Beaumont, born February 16, 1909, in Lawrence, Kansas, became widely recognized for his role as the wholesome father, Ward Cleaver, on "Leave It to Beaver" (CBS/ABC, 1957-1963). Before his breakthrough on television, Beaumont appeared in numerous B-movies and film noirs during the 1940s, including roles in "The Mole People" (1956) and "Railroaded!" (1947). A versatile actor, Beaumont also pursued work as a writer and director, contributing scripts for various TV shows, such as "Leave It to Beaver." After "Leave It to Beaver," he took on fewer acting roles, shifting his focus to pastoral work, as he was an ordained Methodist minister. He passed away on May 14, 1982, at the age of 73, leaving behind a legacy as one of TV's iconic father figures.

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Highest rated movies

100% 71% The Blue Dahlia
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95% 63% The Seventh Victim
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89% 48% Wake Island
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80% 50% Railroaded
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80% 35% Blood on the Sun
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50% 53% Night Passage
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43% 25% The Mole People
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40% 4% The Lost Continent
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Murder Is My Business
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Too Many Winners
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Hugh Beaumont

Hugh Beaumont LARCENY IN HER HEART, from left, Hugh Beaumont, Lee Bennett, Marie Hannon, 1946 LOST CONTINENT, Hugh Beaumont, John Hoyt, Sid Melton, Chick Chandler, Cesar Romero, 1951 LOST CONTINENT, Sid Melton, Whit Bissell, Hugh Beaumont, John Hoyt, Cesar Romero, Chick Chandler, 1951 LOST CONTINENT, Cesar Romero, John Hoyt, Hugh Beaumont, Sid Melton, Chick Chandler, 1951 THREE ON A TICKET, Hugh Beaumont, Charles Quigley, Paul Bryar, 1947 MURDER IS MY BUSINESS, Hugh Beaumont (left), Cheryl Walker, 1946 LOST CONTINENT, Sid Melton, Whit Bissell, Hugh Beaumont, John Hoyt, Cesar Romero, Chick Chandler, 1951 MURDER IS MY BUSINESS, Lyle Talbot, Hugh Beaumont, Pierre Watkin, 1946 THE SEVENTH VICTIM, Hugh Beaumont, Kim Hunter, Erford Gage, 1943 View more photos

Filmography

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Credit
50% 53% Night Passage Jeff Kurth (Character) - 1957
43% 25% The Mole People Dr. Jud Bellamin (Character) - 1956
No Score Yet 51% Phone Call From a Stranger Dr. Tim Brooks (uncredited) (Character) - 1952
No Score Yet No Score Yet Wild Stallion Captain Wilmurt (Character) - 1952
No Score Yet 30% Callaway Went Thataway Mr. Adkins (Character) - 1951
No Score Yet 30% The Last Outpost Lt. Fenton (Character) - 1951
40% 4% The Lost Continent Robert Phillips (Character) - 1951
No Score Yet No Score Yet Danger Zone Dennis O'Brien (Character) - 1951
No Score Yet No Score Yet Overland Telegraph Brad Roberts (Character) - 1951
No Score Yet No Score Yet Pier 23 Dennis O'Brien (Character) - 1951
No Score Yet No Score Yet Roaring City Dennis O'Brien (Character) - 1951
No Score Yet No Score Yet Money Madness Steve Clark (Character) - 1948
No Score Yet No Score Yet Reaching From Heaven Unknown (Character) - 1948
No Score Yet No Score Yet Counterfeiters Philip Drake (Character) - 1948
No Score Yet 50% Bury Me Dead Michael Dunn (Character) - 1947
80% 50% Railroaded Police Sgt. Mickey Ferguson (Character) - 1947
No Score Yet No Score Yet Too Many Winners Michael Shayne (Character) - 1947
No Score Yet No Score Yet Three on a Ticket Michael Shayne (Character) - 1947
No Score Yet No Score Yet Blonde for a Day Michael Shayne (Character) - 1946
100% 71% The Blue Dahlia George Copeland (Character) - 1946
No Score Yet No Score Yet Murder Is My Business Michael Shayne (Character) - 1946
No Score Yet No Score Yet Larceny in Her Heart Michael Shayne (Character) - 1946
80% 35% Blood on the Sun Johnny Clarke (uncredited) (Character) - 1945
No Score Yet 0% The Lady Confesses Larry Craig (Character) - 1945
No Score Yet No Score Yet Apology for Murder Kenny Blake (Character) - 1945
No Score Yet No Score Yet Prunes and Politics Unknown (Character) - 1944
No Score Yet 40% Flight for Freedom Flight Instructor (Character) - 1943
No Score Yet 50% The Fallen Sparrow Otto Skaas (Character) - 1943
95% 63% The Seventh Victim Gregory Ward (Character) - 1943
No Score Yet No Score Yet There's Something About a Soldier Lieut. Martini (Character) - 1943
No Score Yet No Score Yet Mexican Spitfire's Blessed Event George Sharpe (Character) - 1943
89% 48% Wake Island Captain (uncredited) (Character) - 1942
No Score Yet No Score Yet South of Panama Paul Martin (Character) - 1941
No Score Yet No Score Yet Forbidden Passage Unknown (Character) - 1941

TV

Credit
No Score Yet No Score Yet Mannix Hammond (Guest Star) 1968 1970
No Score Yet No Score Yet Petticoat Junction Unknown (Guest Star) 1966-1967
No Score Yet No Score Yet Lassie Mr. Saunders (Guest Star) 1955 1966
No Score Yet No Score Yet Wagon Train Unknown (Guest Star) 1964
No Score Yet No Score Yet Leave It to Beaver Ward Cleaver (Character),
Director 		1957-1963
No Score Yet No Score Yet Tales of Wells Fargo Jesse James (Guest Star) 1957
No Score Yet No Score Yet Jeff's Collie Unknown (Guest Star) 1955
No Score Yet No Score Yet Climax! Unknown (Character) 1955
No Score Yet No Score Yet Letter to Loretta Unknown (Guest Star) 1953 1955
No Score Yet No Score Yet Superman Unknown (Guest Star) 1953
No Score Yet No Score Yet Racket Squad Narrator 1951-1953
No Score Yet No Score Yet The Lone Ranger Rev. Randy Roberts (Guest Star) 1953
No Score Yet No Score Yet Hopalong Cassidy Unknown (Guest Star) 1952