John Beasley (June 26, 1943 – May 30, 2023) was an American actor. He was best known for Rudy, Everwood, and The Purge: Anarchy.
Beasley was originally from Omaha, Nebraska. Formerly a railroad man with the Union Pacific Railroad, he started acting in his mid-40s. He was married to Judy Beasley from 1965 until his death from undisclosed causes at the age of 79. His grandson Malik Beasley plays for the National Basketball Association’s Milwaukee Bucks.
Works with John Beasley:
Film
- 1989 Rapid Fire: Henchman
- 1991 Lucky Day: Bo (Made-for-TV Movie)
- 1991 VI Warshawski: Ernie
- 1992 The Mighty Ducks: Mr. Hall
- 1993 Untamed Heart: Cook
- 1993 Rudy: Warren
- 1994 Little Big League: Roberts
- 1995 Losing Isaiah: Garbage Man
- 1995 The Cure (1995): Skipper #2
- 1996 To Sir With Love II: Greg Emory (TV Movie)
- 1997 The Apostle: Brother Blackwell
- 1998 Overnight Delivery: Baker
- 1999 The General's Daughter: Colonel Slesinger
- 1999 ATF: Secretary Robert Edwards (TV Movie)
- 1999 Crazy In Alabama: Nehemiah
- 2000 Freedom Song: Jonah Summer (TV Movie)
- 2000 The Operator: Reverend James
- 2000 Lost Souls (2000): Mike Smythe
- 2000 The Moving Of Sophia Myles: Nathaniel Myles (TV Movie)
- 2000 Disappearing Acts: Mr. Banks (TV Movie)
- 2000 The Gift (2000): Albert Hawkins
- 2001 The Journeyman: Cleofas
- 2002 The Sum of All Fears: General Lasseter
- 2004 Walking Tall (2004): Chris Vaughn Sr.
- 2007 Daddy's Little Girls: 125 Family Court Judge
- 2009 Chasing A Dream: Peter Boscow (TV Movie)
- 2009 For Love Of Amy: Mr. Tate
- 2013 Haunted Maze: Detective Edwards
- 2014 The Purge: Anarchy: Papa Rico Sanchez
- 2015 Ill See You In My Dreams: Mike (Uncredited Role)
- 2015 Sinister 2: Father Rodriguez
- 2017 The Immortal Life Of Henrietta Lacks: Cliff (TV Movie)
- 2019 The Turkey Bowl: Judge Tibbins
- 2020 Cowboys: Ben the Friendly Ranger
- 2020 Spell: Earl
- 2020 Stoker Hills: Dr. Jonathan Brooks
- 2022 Firestarter (2022): Irv Manders
- 2022 It Snows All The Time: Mr. Stewart
Short Films
- 2002 The Goal How To Version: Lou
- 2015 Tattoo: Seymour
- 2016 Second Words: Hank
Television
- 1990 Brewster Place: Mr. Willie (4 episodes)
- 1992 Angel Street: Dwayne King (1 episode)
- 1993 Laurel Avenue: Mr. Coleman
- 1994 Missing Persons: Davison’s Lawyer (1 episode)
- 1996 EZ Streets: Ogden (1 episode)
- 1998 Early Edition: Captain Leon Haines (2 episodes)
- 1998 The Pretender: Janitor at NuGenesis (2 episodes)
- 1999 Millennium (1996): James Edward Hollis (3 episodes)
- 2000-01 CSI: Charles Moore (2 episodes)
- 2000-03 Judging Amy: Judge Henry Bromell (3 episodes)
- 2002-06 Everwood: Irv Harper
- 2006 The Lost Room: Gus Jacobs (2 episodes)
- 2007 NCIS: Daryl Hardy (1 episode)
- 2007 Boston Legal: Detective Walter McKay (1 episode)
- 2010 CSI: Miami: Henry Dawson (1 episode)
- 2011 Harry's Law: Judge Ronald Winston (1 episode)
- 2011 Detroit 1-8-7: Joe King (1 episode)
- 2011 House of Payne: John “Briefcase” Jefferson (1 episode)
- 2011 Treme: Don Encalade (4 episodes)
- 2012-16 The Soul Man: Barton Ballentine
- 2017 Shots Fired: Mr. Dabney (6 episodes)
- 2018 The Resident: Mortimer Lowenthal (1 episode)
- 2019 Limetown: Warren Chambers (2 episodes)
- 2019 The Mandalorian: Bartender (1 episode)
- 2021 Your Honor: Elijah Davies (1 episode)
Stage
- 2008 Fences: Troy Maxon
- 2022 The Notebook: Older Noah Calhoun
