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An ordained minister with a Master of Theology degree, Beaumont
appeared in over three dozen feature films before being cast
as Ward Cleaver. Not only did he act in Leave It to Beaver,
but he also wrote and directed several episodes. After Beaver
went off the air, Beaumont appeared in many community theater
productions and did a few guest roles on shows like Mannix,
Wagon Train and Petticoat Junction. He was forced
to slow down after suffering a stroke in 1972. Beaumont died
10 years later while on vacation in Munich. |
