Eddie Acuff


Edward DeKalb Acuff was an American stage and film 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.

Early years

Acuff was born in Caruthersville, Missouri. He was the son of Mrs. H. N. Arnold, and his maternal uncle was a performer on 19th century showboats along the Mississippi River.

Career

Before beginning his Hollywood film career in 1934, Acuff performed in Broadway theatre in the early-1930s. His Broadway credits include Jayhawker, Yellow Jack, John Brown, Growing Pains, Heat Lightning, and The Dark Hours.
In 1935, Warner Bros. signed Acuff to a long-term contract and scheduled him to debut on film in Anchors Aweigh. He had a recurring role as the postman in the Blondie film series. Acuff 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.

Death

On December 17, 1956, Acuff died of a heart attack in Hollywood, California. He is buried in Valhalla Memorial Park Cemetery.

Partial filmography