Royal Beal was an American actor who is best known for his roles in Anatomy of a Murder, The Joe Louis Story, and The United States Steel Hour.
Personal and Family Life
Royal Beal was born on June 2, 1899, in Brookline, Massachusetts. He was married to Edna Bennett on June 28, 1924, and they had two children together. His father was Henry Francis Beal, and his mother was Mary Isabella Widdifield Starkweather.
Death and Legacy
Royal Beal passed away on May 20, 1969, in Keene, New Hampshire, due to cancer. His contributions to film and television have left a lasting impact, remembered for his versatile performances throughout the mid-20th century.
Filmography
| Title | Year | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Anatomy of a Murder | 1959 | Sheriff Battisfore |
| The Joe Louis Story | 1953 | Unknown |
| The United States Steel Hour | 1953 | Charlie Warren |
| The Phil Silvers Show | 1958–1959 | Major General J. W. Wakefield, Brig. Gen. Newman, Brigadier General Walter Gordon |
| Route 66 | 1963 | Judge |
| The Defenders | 1964 | Fire Chief |
| I Spy | 1955 | General Shields |