Eddie Acuff

Born in June 3rd, 1908

From Caruthersville, Missouri, USA

Eddie Acuff 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.

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Eddie Acuff Movies

Lady in the Lake Poster
January 23, 1947
The Flying Serpent Poster
February 1, 1946
It Happened Tomorrow Poster
March 31, 1944
Guadalcanal Diary Poster
October 27, 1943
Pardon My Sarong Poster
August 7, 1942
In This Our Life Poster
May 7, 1942

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