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John Beal (I) (1909–1997)

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A dark-haired, drawn-faced, intently serious American actor who failed to reach the top rung of stardom, John Beal was born James Andrew Bliedung on August 13, 1909, in Joplin, Missouri. The son of a department store owner and concert pianist, he began acting in school and church plays and decided to pursue it as a career following his B.S... See full bio »

Born:

James Alexander Bliedung
in Joplin, Missouri, USA

Died:

(age 87) in Santa Cruz, California, USA
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1993 The Firm
Nathan Locke
 
1990 The Kid Who Loved Christmas (TV movie)
Cameron
 
1988 A Place at the Table (TV movie)
Jim Wilson
 
1987 A Year in the Life (TV series)
Turkey Farmer
– In Dreams Begin Responsibilities (1987) … Turkey Farmer
 
1983 Amityville 3-D
Harold Caswell
 
1979 Jennifer: A Woman's Story (TV movie)
Prof. Eric Wohlstrom
 
1977 Eleanor and Franklin: The White House Years (TV movie)
Dr. Carr
 
1976 Family (TV series)
James Lawrence
– On the First Day of Christmas (1976) … James Lawrence
– Skeleton in the Closet (1976) … James Lawrence
 
1976 Ark II (TV series)
Grandfather
– The Balloon (1976) … Grandfather
 
1976 The Streets of San Francisco (TV series)
Charley 'Chuck' Moran
– In Case of Madness (1976) … Charley 'Chuck' Moran
 
1976 The Adams Chronicles (TV mini-series)
Charles Francis Adams
– Chapter XIII: Charles Francis Adams II, Industrialist (1976) … Charles Francis Adams
– Chapter XII: Henry Adams, Historian (1976) … Charles Francis Adams
– Chapter XI: Charles Francis Adams, Minister to Great Britain (1976) … Charles Francis Adams
 
1975 The Blue Knight (TV series)
Doc Lazar
– Triple Threat (1975) … Doc Lazar
 
1975 The Legend of Lizzie Borden (TV movie)
Dr. Bowen
 
1974 Lincoln (TV series)
Senator Fogelson
– Mrs. Lincoln's Husband (1974) … Senator Fogelson
 
1974 The Waltons (TV series)
Mason Beardsley
– The Visitor (1974) … Mason Beardsley
 
1974 Kojak (TV series)
McKinney
– Down a Long and Lonely River (1974) … McKinney
 
1974 Hawkins (TV series)
Judge
– Candidate for Murder (1974) … Judge
 
1973 The House That Cried Murder
Father
 
1970-1971 Dark Shadows (TV series)
Judge Vail
– Episode #1.1197 (1971) … Judge Vail
– Episode #1.1186 (1971) … Judge Vail
– Episode #1.1185 (1971) … Judge Vail
– Episode #1.1181 (1971) … Judge Vail
– Episode #1.1179 (1970) … Judge Vail
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1970 The Jackie Gleason Show (TV series)
George Marshall
– The Honeymooners: Operation Protest (1970) … George Marshall
 
1969 This Town Will Never Be the Same (TV movie)
Pirelli
 
1968 A Case of Libel (TV movie)
Coles
 
1967 Coronet Blue (TV series)
Maurice Straigh
– A Dozen Demons (1967) … Maurice Straigh
 
1965 For the People (TV series)
Arthur Genessee
– With Intent to Influence (1965) … Arthur Genessee
 
1964 Another World (TV series)
James 'Jim' Matthews
– Episode #1.1 (1964) … James 'Jim' Matthews
 
1962-1964 The Doctors and the Nurses (TV series)
Dr. Henden / Mr. Henry
– The Imperfect Prodigy (1964) … Mr. Henry
– Two Black Candles (1962) … Dr. Henden
– Dr. Lillian (1962) … Dr. Henden
– The Barbara Bowers Story (1962) … Dr. Henden
 
1964 East Side/West Side (TV series)
Ross (party boss)
– The Beatnik and the Politician (1964) … Ross (party boss)
 
1964 The Lieutenant (TV series)
Ben Rice
– Gone the Sun (1964) … Ben Rice
 
1957-1963 The United States Steel Hour (TV series)
Col. Bill Wheeler / Mr. Hare / Steven Barlow
– The Soldier Ran Away (1963) … Col. Bill Wheeler
– Farewell to Innocence (1962)
– Whisper of Evil (1959) … Steven Barlow
– Little Charlie Don't Want a Saddle (1957) … Mr. Hare
 
1962 The Defenders (TV series)
Dr. Roth
– Madman: Part 2 (1962) … Dr. Roth
– Madman: Part 1 (1962) … Dr. Roth
 
1960 Ten Who Dared
Maj. John Wesley Powell
 
1960 Road to Reality (TV series)
Dr. Lewis
 
1960 The Alaskans (TV series)
Cass Wilson
– The Bride Wore Black (1960) … Cass Wilson
 
1960 Alcoa Presents: One Step Beyond (TV series)
Otto Becher
– The Lovers (1960) … Otto Becher
 
1959 Bonanza (TV series)
Philip Diedesheimer
– The Phillip Diedesheimer Story (1959) … Philip Diedesheimer
 
1959 The Loretta Young Show (TV series)
Father
– The Strangers That Came to Town (1959) … Father
 
1959 The Sound and the Fury
Howard Compson
 
1959 The Ann Sothern Show (TV series)
Nathaniel
– Three Loves Has Katy (1959) … Nathaniel
 
1958 The Millionaire (TV series)
Paul Naylor
– The Paul Naylor Story (1958) … Paul Naylor
 
1958 Suspicion (TV series)
– The Bull Skinner (1958)
 
1957 That Night!
Commuter Christopher J. Bowden
 
1954-1957 Studio One in Hollywood (TV series)
Juror #2 / Maj. Saks / Samuel Edison
– The Human Barrier (1957) … Maj. Saks
– The Boy Who Changed the World (1954) … Samuel Edison
– Twelve Angry Men (1954) … Juror #2
 
1957 The Vampire
Dr. Paul Beecher
 
1952-1957 Goodyear Playhouse (TV series)
Adam Waring
– The Princess Back Home (1957) … Adam Waring
– Tigers Don't Sing (1952)
 
1956-1957 Robert Montgomery Presents (TV series)
Birger Dahlerus / Ken, the Commuter
– The Week the World Stood Still (1957) … Birger Dahlerus
– The Long Way Home (1956) … Ken, the Commuter
 
1954 The Elgin Hour (TV series)
Harvey
– High Man (1954) … Harvey
 
1954 G.E. True Theater (TV series)
John Desmond
– You Are Young Only Once (1954) … John Desmond
 
1954 Inner Sanctum (TV series)
Tim / Vic
– Watcher by the Dead (1954) … Tim
– Cat Calls (1954) … Vic
 
1953-1954 The Philip Morris Playhouse (TV series)
– A Soldier's Return (1954)
– To Love and to Cherish (1953)
 
1954 The Ford Television Theatre (TV series)
Father James Gallagher
– The Good of His Soul (1954) … Father James Gallagher
 
1953 Freedom Rings (TV series)
Host (1953)
 
1953 Campbell Summer Soundstage (TV series)
– The Meaning of Truth (1953)
 
1953 Kraft Theatre (TV series)
– The Intruder (1953)
 
1953 Remains to Be Seen
Dr. Glenson
 
1953 The Trip to Bountiful (TV movie)
Ludie Watts
 
1949-1953 The Philco-Goodyear Television Playhouse (TV series)
– The Trip to Bountiful (1953)
– Something's Got to Give (1949)
 
1952 Schlitz Playhouse (TV series)
– Double Exposure (1952)
 
1952 My Six Convicts
Dr. Wilson aka Doc
 
1952 The Story of Roger Williams (TV movie)
Roger Williams
 
1950-1951 Lights Out (TV series)
– The Crushed Rose (1951)
– The Waxwork (1950)
 
1951 Nash Airflyte Theatre (TV series)
– The Professor's Punch (1951)
 
1951 Pulitzer Prize Playhouse (TV series)
Charley Bemis
– The Wisdom Tooth (1951) … Charley Bemis
 
1950 Musical Comedy Time (TV series)
Bilge
– Hit the Deck (1950) … Bilge
 
1949 Song of Surrender
Dubois
 
1949 The Chevrolet Tele-Theatre (TV series)
– The Birthday Party (1949)
 
1949 Chicago Deadline
Paul Jean d'Ur
 
1949 Alimony
Dan Barker
 
1949 Your Show Time (TV series)
– The Necklace (1949)
 
1948 So Dear to My Heart
Jeremiah as an Adult, Narrator (voice)
 
1947 Messenger of Peace
Pastor Armin Ritter
 
1947 Key Witness
Milton Higby
 
1943 Edge of Darkness
Johann Stensgard
 
1943 Let's Have Fun
Richard Gilbert
 
1942 Stand By All Networks
Ben Fallon
 
1942 Atlantic Convoy
Carl Hansen
 
1942 One Thrilling Night
Horace Jason
 
1941 Doctors Don't Tell
Dr. Ralph Sawyer
 
1941 Ellery Queen and the Perfect Crime
Walter Matthews
 
1939 The Cat and the Canary
Fred Blythe
 
1939 The Great Commandment
Joel
 
1938 The Arkansas Traveler
John 'Johnnie' Daniels
 
1938 I Am the Law
Paul Ferguson
 
1938 Port of Seven Seas
Marius
 
1937 Beg, Borrow or Steal
Count Bill Cherau
 
1937 Danger Patrol
Dan Loring
 
1937 Double Wedding
Waldo Beaver
 
1937 Madame X
Raymond Fleuriot
 
1937 Border Cafe
Keith Whitney
 
1937 The Man Who Found Himself
Dr. James Stanton Jr.
 
1937 We Who Are About to Die
John E. 'Johnny' Thompson
 
1936 M'Liss
Stephen Thorne
 
1935 Break of Hearts
Johnny Lawrence
 
1935 Les Misérables
Marius
 
1935 Laddie
Laddie Stanton
 
1934 The Little Minister
Gavin
 
1934 Hat, Coat, and Glove
Jerry Hutchins
 
1933 Another Language
Jerry Hallam
 
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1949 Alimony (performer: "Lullaby")
 
1937 Border Cafe (performer: "How Dry I Am" - uncredited / "Celito Lindo")
 
1935 Break of Hearts (performer: "The Wedding March" 1842 - uncredited)
 
Show ShowSelf (5 titles)
1950-1951 Penthouse Party (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.18 (1951) … Himself
– Episode #1.16 (1950) … Himself
 
1945 Know Your Enemy - Japan (documentary)
Narrator (uncredited)
 
1943 Photographic Intelligence for Bombardment Aviation (documentary short)
Major Dean (uncredited)
 
1943 The First Motion Picture Unit (documentary short)
Member of the Unit at Attention (uncredited)
 
1941 Picture People No. 3: Hobbies of the Stars (short)
Himself
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (3 titles)
2008-2010 The Naked Archaeologist (TV series)
 
1993 Katharine Hepburn: All About Me (TV documentary)
Himself
 
1968 Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color (TV series)
 

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(1993). Stage Play: Three Men on a Horse. Comedy. Written by George Abbott and John Cecil Holm. Musical Director: John Kander. Scenic Design by Marjorie Bradley Kellogg. Directed by John Tillinger. Lyceum Theatre: 13 Apr 1993- 16 May 1993 (39 performances + 24 previews that began on 23 Mar 1993). Cast:... See more »

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Star Sign:

Leo