Jim beaver is an american character actor, best known for his leading roles on the tv series deadwood 2004 and supernatural 2005. Miutan visszatert texasba, sokat dolgozott a helyi szinhazban. Jim beaver biography 2017 facts, childhood, wiki, family. Join facebook to connect with jim beaver and others you may know. And maybe you follow his exploits on talking about george reeves in hollywood land, then youll know exactly who were talking to. George reeves was an american television and film actor who was best known for playing the character of superman, the famous comic book character, in adventures of superman, a 1950s television show. Jim beaver, who starred as the gruff but tender prospector ellsworth on hbos hit western series deadwood and as the beloved demon hunter bobby singer on. He also played whitney ellsworth on the hbo western drama series deadwood, which brought him acclaim and a screen actors guild awards nomination for ensemble acting, and sheriff shelby parlow on the fx.
Moving to new york city in 1979, beaver worked steadily onstage in stock and on tour, simultaneously writing plays and researching a biography of actor george reeves a project which he still pursues between acting jobs. Reeves had been made a kentucky colonel during a publicity trip in the south, and the sign on his dressing room door was replaced with a new one that read honest george, also known as col. Were super excited because if youre a fan of supernatural, uh, maybe. Jim beaver, who starred as the gruff but tender prospector ellsworth on hbos hit. Reeves and lemmon had an argument at the restaurant in front of condon, and the three of them returned home. Check out this biography to know about his birthday, childhood, family life, achievements and fun facts about him. The complete seasons 1 6 on dvd 085391101529 from warner bros staring george reeves, john hamilton, jack larson and noel neill. Jim beaver writes in response to the article on tvparty. Enterprise 2001 character, admiral leonard, was named after leonard nimoy. George reeves january 5, 1914 june 16, 1959 was an american actor. Dedicated to george reeves who most remember as the original man of steel. Worked at frontier city theme park in oklahoma city as a gunfighter. Jim beaver was a biographer of george reeves, the original superman. He has also written tv scripts and books, and is said to be working on a longinthemaking biography of george reeves, tvs superman.
A photo of a smiling reeves and the sign appear in gary grossmans bo. So as many of you who are familiar with the mysterious death of actor george reeves. A year earlier he had landed a starring role on what was about to become the critically acclaimed hbo drama deadwood. I read your article on george reeves with interest. A longterm project that beaver has been working on is a biography of actor george reeves, for which he has been researching since the late 1970s. January 5, 1914 june 16, 1959 was an american actor. Im sure that jim beaver did a lot of research and while his conclusions maybe. Hes a biographer and one of the foremost authorities on the life and death of tragic hollywood figure george reeves. When a popular rancher is reported murdered, the men who knew him ride out to avenge his death. Jim beaver made his professional stage debut in october 1972, while still a college student, in rain, from w. He may have had only one pistol, the luger that killed him. He worked for a time as a standup comic and as the film archivist at the variety arts center in l.
George reeves and leonore lemmon were two people who should never have met. He recently served as historical consultant on the film about reeves life, hollywoodland 2006. Beaver, who is 62, has been playing characters in movies and on tv since the late 70s, and he had a career in theater, both as an actor and playwright, before that. Initially a cathartic exercise for jim, the prose turned into an unforgettable journey for his readers. He worked for a time as a standup comic and as the film. A photo of a smiling reeves and the sign appears in gary grossmans book about the show.
Superman actor george reeves is beloved for his portrayal of the character, and. Last week i was watching a late 80searly 90s episode of unsolved mysteries when i heard a familiar voice and looked up to see this. Jun 01, 2011 jim beaver is known for his character acting on tv, in motion pictures, and in the theater. Jim beaver made his professional stage debut in october 1972, while still a college student, in rain, by w. However, lemmon stated in news interviews with reeves biographer jim beaver that she and reeves had not accompanied friends to the restaurant but rather to wrestling matches. At this writing 20 is preparing a definitive biography of superman actor george reeves. Hard at work on my book on the life of george reeves, tv superman. Ive been working on a biography of actor george reeves for decades now. Following her death from lung cancer in 2004, he wrote a bestselling memoir, lifes that way. He was also in the process of finishing a longaborning book on the life of tv superman george reeves. The tinsel town that ate superman the new york times. He is also the author of a biography of george reeves and was a. Jim beaver emmy awards, nominations and wins television.
Apparently, before bobby was hunting with the boys, jim beaver was a biographer of george reeves, the original superman. Actor jim beaver is at this writing 2006 preparing the definitive biographical book on reevess life, and served as historical consultant on the film about reeves s death, hollywoodland 2006. Aug 20, 2006 jim beaver, who plays whitney ellsworth on the hbo series deadwood, served as technical advisor. Beaver is preparing a booklength biography of reeves. His memoir lifes that way was published in april 2009. Id like to share this tribute from actor, writer, playwright, and overall super human being, jim beaver.
As a bourgeoning film historian, he also completed his first book at this time on actor. He also played whitney ellsworth on the hbo western drama series deadwood, a starring role which brought him acclaim and a screen actors guild. Still looking for people who knew him, though most are pretty old now. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world. He also played whitney ellsworth on the hbo western drama series deadwood, which brought him acclaim and a screen actors guild awards. He also played whitney ellsworth on the hbo western drama series deadwood, which brought him acclaim and a screen actors guild awards nomination for.
His recent book, lifes that way is a memoir about the death of his. He is best known for his role as superman in the 19521958 television program adventures of superman his death at age 45 from a gunshot remains a controversial subject. Elliot s maggin, principal writer of the comic book series from 1971 through 1. He is bestknown for his role as superman in the 1950s television program adventures of superman. However, id continued pursuing film history as a sidecareer. He has continued to write plays and, between acting jobs, to work on the george reeves project, now planned as a book. Jim beaver celebrity profile check out the latest jim beaver photo gallery, biography, pics, pictures, interviews, news, forums and blogs at rotten tomatoes. Interesting twist toni mannix wasnt married when she dated superman.
Born in laramie, wyoming a ministers son, he was raised in and around irving, texas, a suburb of dallas. Gary grossman, author of the definitive book on the show, superman. Local superfan to host luncheon honoring george reeves. Last week i was watching a late 80searly 90s episode of. A memoir is jim beavers daybyday chronicle of the year his life as he knew it was torn asunder.
The men they catch may not be the men who committed the crime. George reeves, superman, felled by speeding bullet. He also played whitney ellsworth on the hbo western drama series deadwood, a starring role which brought him acclaim and a screen actors guild awards nomination for ensemble. Jim beaver a szinpadon eloszor 1972 oktobereben debutalt, meg a foiskolan, w. Jim beaver notes on the 100th birthday of george reeves january 5 is the 100th anniversary of the birth of actor george reeves. As of 7707, was the seventh most prolific writer of imdb plot summaries and the seventh most prolific writer of imdb mini biographies. Ive been working on a biography of george reeves for many years. He is bestknown for his role as superman in the 1950s television program adventures of superman his death at age 45 from a gunshot remains a polarizing topic. Beaver has spent decades researching reeves s life and death and plans to publish a.
George reeves was an american television and film actor who was best known for playing the character of superman. Reevess cousin, catherine chase, told biographer jim beaver that reeves did. Jim nolt, of ephrata, will be hosting a luncheon marking the 100th anniversary of the births of george reeves, who played superman on television in the 1950s, superman cocreators jerry. George reeves 14 scale statue george reeves, super hero. Actorwriter jim beaver has been working on a book on reeves for the past twenty years. He most recently played bobby singer in the cw television series supernatural and sheriff shelby parlow in the series justified. Oct 28, 2019 george reeves biographer jim beaver featured in the podcast at the start of this article, which is also available on itunes, offers, he had an innate ability to take seriously something that. In the podcast above with biographer jim beaver also available on itunes. Although fifty years have passed since the death of george reeves, the story refuses to go away, much like the assassination of president kennedy. Jim beaver is an american character actor, best known for his leading roles. Its what brought me to hollywood, and it has been both an albatross about my neck and an enormous blessing, lo, these many years. He is most familiar to worldwide audiences as bobby singer in supernatural.
He is most familiar to worldwide audiences as the gruff but tenderhearted bobby singer in supernatural. Last week i was watching a late 80searly 90s episode of unsolved. While he became a celebrity actor much favored by children in the early days of television, he never quite broke through to the top of. George reeves project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks.
Im a fairly wellknown actor, but ive got a side career as a film historian, and the george reeves case has occupied my time for many years as i prepare a fullscale biography of reeves. Somerset maugham at the oklahoma theatre center in oklahoma city, oklahoma. George reeves biography facts, childhood, family life. After returning to texas, he did a great deal of local theatre in the dallas area, supporting himself as a film cleaner at a 16 mm film rental firm and as a. Jim beaver is an actor, playwright, and film historian. His recent book, lifes that way is a memoir about the death of his beloved wfe, cecily. Jan 06, 2020 beaver is preparing a book length biography of reeves.
Superman actor george reeves, his life in his own words. He is most acquainted to worldwide audiences as bobby singer in supernatural. Jim is also a writer who has been working on a book about george reeves for many years. Currently at work on a biography of tv superman george reeves. His life and films, movie blockbusters, and lifes that way. Author of numerous plays, teleplays, and film scripts, as well as the books john garfield. In the interview, beaver discusses his life, career, his research for a book on adventures of superman star george. George reeves born george keefer brewer, january 5, 19141 june 16, 1959. Somerset maughams short story, at the oklahoma theatre center in oklahoma city, oklahoma. George reeves as clark kent replies, no, jimmy, i guess i never will, gives a wink to the camera, and fades into electronic oblivion. During the hiatus of the adventures of superman 1952 tv. He served as biographical consultant on reeves for the semibiopic hollywoodland 2006. Jim beaver born james norman beaver, jr on august 12, 1950 19500812 age70 in laramie, wyoming is an american actor who has a recurring role as shelby parlow in the fx series justified.
Jim beaver celebrity profile check out the latest jim beaver photo gallery. Actor jim beaver is at this writing 2006 preparing the definitive biographical book on reevess life, and served as historical consultant on the film about reevess death, hollywoodland 2006. After returning to texas, he did a great deal of local theatre in the dallas area, supporting himself as a film cleaner at a 16 mm film rental. Jim beaver is known for his character acting on tv, in motion pictures, and in the theater. Actor jim beaver discusses his new book, his work on. Jim is a nationally recognized playwright and the author of two books of film. During this period, he ghostwrote the book movie blockbusters for critic. Over at the george reeves forever website, actorwriter jim beaver hbos deadwood was recently interviewed by susan schnitzer he is the widower of cecily adams, who was an actress and casting agent and, also, the daughter of get smart star don adams. Sep 22, 2008 things you didnt know about jim beaver. Betty was also very helpful to me in researching my book on george reeves, as she knew many of the people who were part of his story.
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