Eddie Acuff

    Eddie Acuff

    June 3, 1908 (116 years old) in Caruthersville, Missouri, USA

    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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    The Secret Life of Walter MittyThe Secret Life of Walter Mitty
    The Roaring TwentiesThe Roaring Twenties
    They Died with Their Boots OnThey Died with Their Boots On
    Hellzapoppin'Hellzapoppin'
    Guadalcanal DiaryGuadalcanal Diary

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