Eugene Hugh Beaumont (February 16, 1909 – May 14, 1982) was an American actor, television director, and writer.
He was also an ordained Methodist minister.
Beaumont is best known for his portrayal of Ward Cleaver on the television series Leave It to Beaver, originally broadcast from 1957 to 1963.
Earlier, in 1946, he had starred in a series of low-budget crime films distributed by the Producers Releasing Corporation, performing in the role of private detective Michael Shayne.
Author: Bureau of Industrial Standards for ABC-TV. The Pat McDermott press release also seen at back is a later issue and appears to have been pasted on the back of this earlier photo by the newsroom. Source: