Eddie Acuff
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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.
Acting
Movie
The Roaring Twenties
as Cabbie (uncredited)
1939
Movie
The Petrified Forest
as Lineman
1936
Movie
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty
as Wells Fargo Cowboy (uncredited)
1947
Movie
They Drive by Night
as Driver in Cafe (uncredited)
1940
Movie
The Bank Dick
as Reporter (uncredited)
1940
Movie
They Died with Their Boots On
as Cpl. Smith (uncredited)
1941
Movie
Lady in the Lake
as Ed, Coroner (Uncredited)
1946
Movie
Hellzapoppin'
as Drafted Devil (uncredited)
1941
Movie
The Walking Dead
as 'Betcha'
1936
Movie
It Happened Tomorrow
as Jim
1944
Movie
Black Legion
as Ted Metcalf
1937
Movie
In This Our Life
as Worker (uncredited)
1942
Movie
Christmas Holiday
as Steve (uncredited)
1944
Movie
They Won't Forget
as Drugstore Clerk
1937
Movie
Four Daughters
as Sam
1938
Movie
Buck Privates Come Home
as Soldier (uncredited)
1947
Movie
The Sea of Grass
as Cattleman (uncredited)
1947
Movie
The Cowboy and the Lady
as Bus Driver (uncredited)
1938
Movie
Pardon My Sarong
as Wise Guy at Gas Station (uncredited)
1942
Movie
Without Love
as Cabbie
1945
Movie
Here Comes the Navy
as Marine Orderly (uncredited)
1934
Movie
The Phantom Creeps
as Mac
1939
Movie
Flame of Barbary Coast
as Smokey, the Train Engineer (uncredited)
1945
Movie
Guadalcanal Diary
as Pvt. Tex Mcllvoy (uncredited)
1943