Biography
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.
Movies & TV Shows
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The Roaring Twenties (1939) — Cabbie (uncredited)
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The Petrified Forest (1936) — Lineman
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The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (1947) — Wells Fargo Cowboy (uncredited)
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They Drive by Night (1940) — Driver in Cafe (uncredited)
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The Bank Dick (1940) — Reporter (uncredited)
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They Died with Their Boots On (1941) — Cpl. Smith (uncredited)
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Lady in the Lake (1946) — Ed, Coroner (Uncredited)
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Hellzapoppin' (1941) — Drafted Devil (uncredited)
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The Walking Dead (1936) — 'Betcha'
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It Happened Tomorrow (1944) — Jim
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Black Legion (1937) — Ted Metcalf
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In This Our Life (1942) — Worker (uncredited)
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Christmas Holiday (1944) — Steve (uncredited)
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Four Daughters (1938) — Sam
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They Won't Forget (1937) — Drugstore Clerk
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Buck Privates Come Home (1947) — Soldier (uncredited)
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Pardon My Sarong (1942) — Wise Guy at Gas Station (uncredited)
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The Sea of Grass (1947) — Cattleman (uncredited)
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Without Love (1945) — Taxi Driver (uncredited)
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The Cowboy and the Lady (1938) — Bus Driver (uncredited)
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Here Comes the Navy (1934) — Marine Orderly (uncredited)
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The Phantom Creeps (1939) — Mac
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Flame of Barbary Coast (1945) — Smokey, the Train Engineer (uncredited)
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One Night in the Tropics (1940) — First S.S. Atlantica Steward (uncredited)
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Guadalcanal Diary (1943) — Pvt. Tex Mcllvoy (uncredited)
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Charlie Chan in Panama (1940) — Dance Sailor Suspicious of Kathi
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Johnny Allegro (1949) — Sam
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The Wagons Roll at Night (1941) — Pickpocket Victim (uncredited)
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The Jungle Captive (1945) — Bill
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The Flying Serpent (1946) — Jerry 'Jonesy' Jones
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Miracles for Sale (1939) — Second Taxi Driver
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When Tomorrow Comes (1939) — Second Bus Driver (uncredited)
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Blind Alley (1939) — State Trooper Stopping Fred
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Castle on the Hudson (1940) — Bill - Prisoner Dispensing Clothing (uncredited)
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Take a Letter, Darling (1942) — Man Who Picks Teeth (uncredited)
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Hollywood Hotel (1938) — Cameraman
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The Villain Still Pursued Her (1940) — Joe (uncredited)
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Dutiful But Dumb (1941) — Headquarters Guard - Right of Door (uncredited)
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Spring Parade (1940) — Earl (uncredited)
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Something for the Boys (1944) — Blue Army Radio Operator (uncredited)