Don Beddoe

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Don Beddoe as Charles McGraw's partner in The Narrow Margin

Don Beddoe (July 1, 1903 - January 19, 1991) was an American character actor. Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Beddoe made his Broadway acting debut in 1929. After a decade of stage work and bit parts in films, Beddoe began more prominent film roles in the late 1930s. He was usually cast as fast talking reporters and the like. His acting career was put on hold when he served in World War II in the Army Air Corps, but then returned to films playing small character roles. He occasionally appeared in comedy shorts playing comic foils, such as Columbia Pictures Three Stooges shorts. Beddoe appeared in over 180 films and dozens of television programs.