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Hugh Beaumont

Hugh Beaumont

Acting

Born February 16, 1909

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.

Known For · 40 titles

Lassie

Lassie

1954
Wagon Train

Wagon Train

1957
Mannix

Mannix

1967
The Virginian

The Virginian

1962
Climax!

Climax!

1954
Four Star Playhouse

Four Star Playhouse

1952
Leave It to Beaver

Leave It to Beaver

1957
Petticoat Junction

Petticoat Junction

1963
Adventures of Superman

Adventures of Superman

1952
The Lone Ranger

The Lone Ranger

1949
Marcus Welby, M.D.

Marcus Welby, M.D.

1969
Medical Center

Medical Center

1969
The Ford Television Theatre

The Ford Television Theatre

1952
Dangerous Assignment

Dangerous Assignment

1952
Studio 57

Studio 57

1954
City Detective

City Detective

1953
The George Gobel Show

The George Gobel Show

1954
Racket Squad

Racket Squad

1951
Public Defender

Public Defender

1954
Lux Video Theatre

Lux Video Theatre

1950
Hopalong Cassidy

Hopalong Cassidy

1952
Cavalcade of America

Cavalcade of America

1952
Topper

Topper

1953
My Friend Flicka

My Friend Flicka

1955
Letter to Loretta

Letter to Loretta

1953
Meet McGraw

Meet McGraw

1957
Hallmark Hall of Fame

Hallmark Hall of Fame

1951
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars

Schlitz Playhouse of Stars

1951
The Most Deadly Game

The Most Deadly Game

1970
Go for Broke!

Go for Broke!

1951
The Seventh Victim

The Seventh Victim

1943
Canal Zone

Canal Zone

1942
Home Town Story

Home Town Story

1951
Phone Call from a Stranger

Phone Call from a Stranger

1952
Song of the Open Road

Song of the Open Road

1944
The Blue Dahlia

The Blue Dahlia

1946
Du Barry Was a Lady

Du Barry Was a Lady

1943
Objective, Burma!

Objective, Burma!

1945
The Mississippi Gambler

The Mississippi Gambler

1953
The Last Outpost

The Last Outpost

1951