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