Eddie Acuff

Born: 3rd of June 1908

Died: 17th of December 1956 (aged 48)

Biography:
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Eddie Acuff (June 3, 1908 – December 17, 1956) was an American actor. His best-known recurring role is that of Mr. Beasley, the postman, in the Blondie movie series that starred Penny Singleton and Arthur Lake.

Acuff was born Edward DeKalb Acuff in Caruthersville, Missouri. His maternal uncle was a performer on 19th century showboats along the Mississippi River.

Before beginning his Hollywood film career in 1934, Acuff performed in Broadway theatre in the early-1930s. His Broadway credits include Jayhawker (1934), Yellow Jack (1934), John Brown (1934), Growing Pains (1933), Heat Lightning (1933), and The Dark Hours (1932).

He was seen in three film serials — as Curly in Jungle Girl, as Red Kelly, in Daredevils of the West, and as Spud Warner in Chick Carter Detective.

On December 17, 1956, Acuff died of a heart attack in Hollywood, California. He is buried in Valhalla Memorial Park Cemetery.

Eddie Acuff's Filmography

Lady in the Lake

Lady in the Lake

  •   Movie
  • 1946
Ed, Coroner (Uncredited)
They Died with Their Boots On

They Died with Their Boots On

  •   Movie
  • 1941
Cpl. Smith (uncredited)
The Wagons Roll at Night

The Wagons Roll at Night

  •   Movie
  • 1941
Pickpocket Victim (uncredited)
They Drive by Night

They Drive by Night

  •   Movie
  • 1940
Driver in Cafe (uncredited)
The Roaring Twenties

The Roaring Twenties

  •   Movie
  • 1939
Cabbie (uncredited)
The Walking Dead

The Walking Dead

  •   Movie
  • 1936
'Betcha'