Eddie Acuff
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.
Known for
ActingBirthday
June 3, 1908Deathday
December 17, 1956Gender
MaleKnown Movie Credits
163Place of birth
Caruthersville, Missouri, USAAlso known as
Edward DeKalb Acuff, Edward Acuff![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/original/x1Y1UKWO4H2wsm1MkAOXjyDosXf.jpg)
Cast credits
![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/rLiYy3ipKeTk5YurD6nxFaZ1DIN.jpg)
It Happened Tomorrow
Jim![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/aHPEmDYchCTM8e2ZwdVpdbqchk4.jpg)
Leave It to Blondie
Mailman (uncredited)![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/4SqDRE4VWkALGb9wU4Q5xDnN8NB.jpg)
Blondie's Big Moment
Mailman (uncredited)![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/kesExA9Hf12Ly1SJr1urhjpU9t9.jpg)
Blondie's Big Deal
Mailman![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/iZv1Gbo616eVSz9w47j16weuOxo.jpg)
Life with Blondie
Mailman (uncredited)![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/4txdXaL3JpiaaexWQ6ZEWxiubXE.jpg)
Blondie's Secret
Mailman![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/zviPCzCZv4OleQuKGbMvPFuaGdL.jpg)
Blondie in the Dough
Postman![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/3nlKJwJNrVwaItC6GF3PsTYP1SM.jpg)
Rough Riders' Round-up
Tommy Ward![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/vRZ0NNqaQewNuN6yvw2HXowFCiu.jpg)
The Walking Dead
'Betcha'![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/cctKBFz6VoDDW56PbuWiq4F9Nmr.jpg)
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty
Wells Fargo Cowboy (uncredited)![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/kSmJYbZHVXtCnmMxteEieMbeHcw.jpg)
The Flying Serpent
Jerry 'Jonesy' Jones![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/67WhlzMM4u847dl45lMKN3THmg7.jpg)
Hollywood Hotel
Cameraman![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/5y60ctsCM31EEP5CkwKp2llQZyR.jpg)
The Phantom Creeps
Mac![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/nlc4i1lp0aRJFSNVROhuOjFU2Yp.jpg)
Bad Man of Deadwood
Reports Burns is dead![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/kjE4pw6mqoA1OJHNLq1aol4y4C1.jpg)
The Petrified Forest
Lineman![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/qziPNg2Xr2kZeUUjE2X5GBeQRZe.jpg)
Four Daughters
Sam![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/24FNS7pNYeUmNZer5QLq5kARcuD.jpg)
Bells of San Angelo
Bus Driver![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/rbaUhIIU15CdOxPsasUr6khAMlL.jpg)
Can't Help Singing
Cavalry Officer (uncredited)![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/j7IHtsZyrGreRTUyIV6Mi2pKpl7.jpg)
They Won't Forget
Drugstore Clerk![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/6HbAIUEKxAnSVutZvM8T3kapPak.jpg)
Stop, You're Killing Me
Cab Driver![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/erMuHXU69y9NSk39IBvO0RRVZpI.jpg)
The Hidden Eye
Whitey