John Beasley (actor)
| John Beasley | |
|---|---|
 Beasley acting in Fences | |
| Born |
June 26, 1943 Omaha, Nebraska, United States |
| Years active | 1989–present |
| Spouse(s) | Judy Beasley (1965–present) 2 children |
John Beasley (born June 26, 1943) is an American actor known for his role as Irv Harper on the TV series Everwood and recurring roles on CSI, Millennium and The Pretender.
Life and career
Beasley was born in Omaha, Nebraska.[1] Beasley did not begin his acting career until his mid-40s. Prior to that he was a railroad man with the Union Pacific Railroad. He established the John Beasley Theater and Workshop in South Omaha.
He also portrayed General Lasseter in The Sum of All Fears and Reverend C. Charles Blackwell in The Apostle. In 1992 he played Jesse Hall's dad in the movie The Mighty Ducks. He co-starred opposite The Rock in the 2004 remake of Walking Tall.
Beasley has made numerous guest roles on television and has appeared in several TV movies. His most prominent role in a TV series was as the main character Irv Harper in the WB series Everwood. He most recently appeared in the TV Land sitcom The Soul Man, which aired its fifth and final season in 2016.[2]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Rapid Fire | Henchman | |
| 1991 | V.I. Warshawski | Ernie | |
| 1992 | Mighty Ducks, TheThe Mighty Ducks | Mr. Hall | |
| 1993 | Untamed Heart | Cook | |
| 1993 | Rudy | Coach Warren | |
| 1994 | Little Big League | Roberts | |
| 1995 | Losing Isaiah | Garbage Man | |
| 1995 | Cure, TheThe Cure | Skipper #2 | |
| 1997 | Apostle, TheThe Apostle | Brother C. Charles Blackwell | |
| 1998 | Overnight Delivery | Baker | |
| 1999 | General's Daughter, TheThe General's Daughter | Col. Donald Slesinger | |
| 1999 | Living Witness, TheThe Living Witness | ||
| 1999 | Crazy in Alabama | Nehemiah Jackson | |
| 2000 | Operator, TheThe Operator | Rev. James | |
| 2000 | Lost Souls | Det. Mike Smythe | |
| 2000 | Gift, TheThe Gift | Albert Hawkins | |
| 2001 | Journeyman, TheThe Journeyman | Cleofas | |
| 2002 | Sum of All Fears, TheThe Sum of All Fears | General Lasseter | |
| 2004 | Walking Tall | Chris Vaughn Sr. | |
| 2005 | Carly Simon: A Moonlight Serenade on the Queen Mary 2 | Piano | Video |
| 2007 | Daddy's Little Girls | 125 Family Court Judge | |
| 2009 | For Love of Amy | Mr. Tate | |
| 2011 | Haunted Maze | Det. Edwards | |
| 2014 | The Purge: Anarchy | Papa Rico Sanchez | |
| 2015 | Sinister 2 | Father Rodriguez | |
| 2015 | It Snows All the Time | Mr. Stewart |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Brewster Place | Mr. Willie | Episodes: "Open for Business", "Spring Fever", "Whatever Happened to Patience Jones?", "Bernice Sands Comes Home" |
| 1991 | Lucky Day | Bo | TV movie |
| 1993 | Laurel Avenue | Mr. Coleman | TV movie |
| 1993 | Untouchables, TheThe Untouchables | Episode: "Railroaded" | |
| 1994 | Missing Persons | Davison's Lawyer | Episode: "What Do You Want... A Signed Confession?" |
| 1996 | To Sir, with Love II | Greg Emory | TV movie |
| 1996 | EZ Streets | Ogden | Episode: "Pilot" |
| 1998 | Early Edition | Police Captain Haines | Episodes: "A Minor Miracle", "The Quality of Mercy" |
| 1998 | Pretender, TheThe Pretender | Janitor at NuGenesis | Episodes: "Bloodlines: Parts 1 & 2" |
| 1998 | Traces of Insanity | TV movie | |
| 1999 | Millennium | James Edward Hollis | Episodes: "Darwin's Eye", "Via Dolorosa", "Goodbye to All That" |
| 1999 | A.T.F. | Secretary Robert Edwards | TV movie |
| 2000 | Freedom Song | Jonah Summer | TV movie |
| 2000 | Moving of Sophia Myles, TheThe Moving of Sophia Myles | Nathaniel Myles | TV movie |
| 2000 | Disappearing Acts | Mr. Banks | TV movie |
| 2000 | Judging Amy | Judge Henry Bromell | Episode: "Dog Days" |
| 2000 | CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | Charlie Moore | Episode: "Crate 'n' Burial" |
| 2001 | CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | Charles Moore | Episode: "Evaluation Day" |
| 2002–2006 | Everwood | Irv Harper | Main role (89 episodes) |
| 2003 | Judging Amy | Judge Henry Bromell | Episodes: "Shock and Awe", "Kilt Trip" |
| 2006 | Lost Room, TheThe Lost Room | Gus | Episode: "The Comb and the Box" |
| 2007 | NCIS | Daryl Hardy | Episode: "Suspicion" |
| 2007 | Boston Legal | Det. Walter McKay | Episode: "The Chicken and the Leg" |
| 2009 | Chasing a Dream | Peter Boscow | TV movie |
| 2010 | CSI: Miami | Henry Dawson | Episode: "Backfire" |
| 2011 | Harry's Law | Judge Ronald Winston | Episode: "Pilot" |
| 2011 | Detroit 1-8-7 | Joe King | Episode: "Beaten/Cover Letter" |
| 2011 | Treme | Don Encalade | Episodes: "Carnival Time", "Can I Change My Mind?", "What Is New Orleans?", "Do Watcha Wanna" |
| 2012–2016 | Soul Man, TheThe Soul Man | Barton Ballentine | 42 episodes (Main role season 1, recurring seasons 2–5) |
See also
References
- ↑ "John Beasley". The History Makers. Retrieved June 4, 2014.
- ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (2015-07-28). "'The Soul Man' Picked Up For Fifth & Final Season By TV Land". Deadline. Retrieved 2016-03-31.
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