Hugh Beaumont

American actor

Died when: 73 years 87 days (878 months)
Star Sign: Aquarius

 

Eugene Hugh Beaumont (February 16, 1909 – May 14, 1982) was an American actor, television director, and writer.He is best known for his portrayals of Ward Cleaver on the television series Leave It to Beaver, originally broadcast from 1957 to 1963; and as private detective Michael Shayne in a series of low-budget crime films in 1946 and 1947.

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