| John Beasley | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 26, 1943 Omaha, Nebraska USA |
| Years active | 1989-Present |
| Spouse | 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. He also portrayed General Lasseter in The Sum of All Fears and Rev. 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 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 North Omaha.
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Rapid Fire | Henchman | |
| 1990 | Brewster Place | Mr. Willie | 4 episodes |
| 1991 | Lucky Day | Bo | |
| 1991 | V.I. Warshaski | Ernie | |
| 1992 | The Mighty Ducks | Mr. Hall | |
| 1993 | Untamed Heart | Cook | |
| 1993 | Laurel Avenue | Mr. Coleman | TV movie |
| 1993 | Rudy | Coach Warren | |
| 1993 | The Untouchables | Episode: "Railroaded" | |
| 1994 | Missing Persons | Davison's Lawyer | Episode: "What Do You Want... A Signed Confession?" |
| 1994 | Little Big League | Roberts | |
| 1995 | The Cure | Skipper #2 | |
| 1995 | Losing Isaiah | Garbage Man | |
| 1996 | To Sir, with Love II | Greg Emory | TV movie |
| 1996 | EZ Streets | Ogden | Episode: "Pilot" |
| 1997 | The Apostle | Brother C. Charles Blackwell | |
| 1998 | Overnight Delivery | Baker | |
| 1998 | Early Edition | Police Captain Haines | Episode: "A Minor Miracle" Episode: "The Quality of Mercy" |
| 1998 | The Pretender | Janitor at NuGenesis | Episode: "Bloodlines: Part 1" Episode: "Bloodlines: Part 2" |
| 1998 | Traces of Insanity | TV movie | |
| 1999 | Millennium | James Edward Hollis | 3 episodes |
| 1999 | The General's Daughter | Col. Donald Slesinger | |
| 1999 | The Living Witness | ||
| 1999 | A.T.F. | Secretary Robert Edwards | TV movie |
| 1999 | Crazy in Alabama | Nehemiah Jackson | |
| 2000 | Freedom Song | Jonah Summer | TV movie |
| 2000 | The Operator | Rev. James | |
| 2000 | Lost Souls | Det. Mike Smythe | |
| 2000 | The Moving of Sophia Myles | Nathaniel Myles | TV movie |
| 2000 | Disappearing Acts | Mr. Banks | TV movie |
| 2000 | The Gift | Albert Hawkins | |
| 2000 | Judging Amy | Judge Henry Bromell | Episode: "Dog Days" |
| 2000 | CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | Charles Moore | Episode: "Crate 'n' Burial" |
| 2001 | CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | Charles Moore | Episode: "Evaluation Day" |
| 2001 | The Journeyman | Cleofas | |
| 2002 | The Sum of All Fears | General Lasseter | |
| 2002–2006 | Everwood | Irv Harper | 89 episodes |
| 2003 | Judging Amy | Judge Henry Bromell | Episode: "Shock and Awe" Episode: "Kilt Trip" |
| 2004 | Walking Tall | Chris Vaughn Sr. | |
| 2005 | Carly Simon: A Moonlight Serenade on the Queen Mary 2 | Piano | Video |
| 2006 | The Lost Room | Gus | Episode: "The Comb and the Box" |
| 2007 | NCIS | Daryl Hardy | Episode: "Suspicion" |
| 2007 | Daddy's Little Girls | 125 Family Court Judge | |
| 2007 | Boston Legal | Det. Walter McKay | Episode: "The Chicken and the Leg" |
| 2009 | Chasing a Dream | Peter Boscow | TV movie |
| 2009 | For Love of Amy | Mr. Tate | |
| 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" |