Birth Day: 1908-06-03
Place of birth: Caruthersville, Missouri, USA
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia 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.
Credits
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As Cab Driver
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As Golden Egg Doorman (uncredited)
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As Mailman
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As Mac
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As Bus Driver (uncredited)
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As Sam
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As Telegraph Operator
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As Elkins (uncredited)
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As José Fernando
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As Duke
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As Charlie
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As Mailman
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As Mr. Johnson
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As Faraday
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As Policeman at Bentry Mansion Door
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As Soldier (uncredited)
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As Man Retrieving Pajamas from Peter
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As Postman
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As Mr. Spraggs
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As Bus Driver
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As Postman
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As Mailman (uncredited)
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As Wells Fargo Cowboy (uncredited)
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As Ed, Coroner (Uncredited)
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As Jerry 'Jonesy' Jones
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As Waiter (uncredited)
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As Ambulance Attendant (Uncredited)
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As M.P. Sergeant (uncredited)
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As Bus Driver
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As Detective Jones (uncredited)
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As Spud Warner
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As Orderly
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As Smokey, the Train Engineer (uncredited)
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As Mailman (uncredited)
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As Mailman (uncredited)
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As Connors
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As Chauffeur
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As Cabbie
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As Boze, the Photographer
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As George (uncredited)
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As Whitey
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As Bill
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As Jay Hatcher
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As Taxi Driver #1 (uncredited)
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As Photographer
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As Miner (uncredited)
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As Jim
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As Blue Army Radio Operator (uncredited)
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As Cavalry Officer (uncredited)
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As Pvt. Tex Mcllvoy (uncredited)
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As Hugo Higgins
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As Red Kelly
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As Policeman (uncredited)
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As - (uncredited)
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As Sgt. Topps
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As Clifford
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As Taxi Driver (uncredited)
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As Arthur Guerney (uncredited)
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As Wise Guy at Gas Station (uncredited)
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As Doorman (uncredited)
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As Clifford Genet
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As Worker (uncredited)
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As Man Who Picks Teeth (uncredited)
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As Clifford Genet
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As Pete
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As Everett - Desk Clerk
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As Garage Attendantt (Uncredited)
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As Tommy
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As Sheriff Bill Stone (uncredited)
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As Curly Rogers
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As Sam Starr
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As Peg Leg
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As Cab Driver (uncredited)
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As Headquarters Guard - Right of Door (uncredited)
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As Cpl. Smith (uncredited)
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As Reports Burns is dead
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As Pickpocket Victim (uncredited)
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As Cabbie
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As Clifford Genet
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As Bill
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As Drafted Devil (uncredited)
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As Ace
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As Bartley, Bus Driver (Uncredited)
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As Guide
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As Andy Carson
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As Counter Man (uncredited)
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As Earl (uncredited)
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As Mr. Jones (uncredited)
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As Ship's Steward (uncredited)
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As Taxi Cab Driver
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As Truck Driver
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As Reporter (uncredited)
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As Bud - Ranger Stenographer (uncredited)
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As Lowery - a Reporter
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As Scotty
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As Dance Sailor Suspicious of Kathi
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As Shorty Smith (uncredited)
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As First S.S. Atlantica Steward (uncredited)
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As Bill - Prisoner Dispensing Clothing (uncredited)
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As Driver in Cafe (uncredited)
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As Ticket Agent
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As Clifford Genet - an Orderly (uncredited)
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As Clifford Genet, Window Cleaner
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As Joe (uncredited)
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As Stubby - Passenger Plane Pilot (uncredited)
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As Collins (uncredited)
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As Cabbie (uncredited)
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As Washburn
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As Mac
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As Train Conductor (uncredited)
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As Pete, a Policeman
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As Pilot
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As Minor Role
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As Second Taxi Driver
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As State Trooper Stopping Fred
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As Benson
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As Pots and Pans Peddler (uncredited)
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As Reporter
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As Radio Expert
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As Stage Manager
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As Tommy Ward
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As Fort Lewis Sergeant (uncredited)
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As Bus Driver (uncredited)
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As Sam
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As Gas Station Attendant
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As Yelling fan next to Benchley
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As Dunk Glover (archive footage) (uncredited)
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As Corporal Sanger
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As Bum
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As Joe - Hoodlum
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As Photographer
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As Horace (1st Thug)
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As Cameraman
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As Dixie Erwin
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As Henchman Bill
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As 'Dunk' Glover
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As Detective Pete (uncredited)
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As Murphy
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As Bob Blair
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As Ted Metcalf
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As Musselman - Writer (uncredited)
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As Drugstore Clerk
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As Tex McGirk
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As Todd
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As Skillet Michaels
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As Sam
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As 'Betcha'
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As Ed Harper
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As Lineman
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As Spudsy Drake
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As Davis
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As Sig Patton
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As Eddie O'Malley
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As Jeff Carter
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As Alabam
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As Jamie Bradford
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As (uncredited)
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As Dimmie
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As Clarence 'Dutch'
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As Lincoln 'Cowboy'