Matthew Beard
ActingAbout Matthew Beard
Matthew 'Stymie' Beard was born on January 1, 1925 in Los Angeles, California, USA as Matthew Beard Jr. He was an actor, known for Jezebel (1938), School's Out (1930) and The Kid from Borneo (1933). He died on January 8, 1981 in Los Angeles.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Matthew Beard reveals a career defined by exceptional commercial consistency. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Comedy
The majority of Matthew Beard's filmography leans towards the Comedy genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 90% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Matthew Beard remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Going Hollywood: The '30s, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Matthew Beard Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Matthew Beard's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Matthew Beard.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Going Hollywood: The '30s | (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Rascal Dazzle | Stymie (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | The Buddy Holly Story | Luther | Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | Truck Turner | Jail Guard | Average | Similar → |
| 1974 | It's Good to Be Alive | Stymie | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | Dead Reckoning | Bellboy (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | Fallen Angel | Shoeshine Boy (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Stormy Weather | Stagehand (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | The Return of Frank James | Mose | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Swanee River | Negro Boy | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Outside These Walls | Penny (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | The Beloved Brat | Pinkie White | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | Jezebel | Ti Bat | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Rainbow on the River | Lilybell Jones (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Grand Jury | Marshmallow (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Prisoner of Shark Island | Boy at Dr. Mudd's Door (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Captain Blood | Governor's Attendant | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Teacher's Beau | Stymie | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Anniversary Trouble | Stymie | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Beginner's Luck | Stymie | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Shrimps for a Day | Stymie | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Washee Ironee | Stymie | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | Kid Millions | Little Boy in Ice Cream Number (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Mama's Little Pirate | Stymie | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Honky Donkey | Stymie | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | The First Round-Up | Stymie | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | For Pete's Sake! | Stymie | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Hi'–Neighbor! | Stymie | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Wild Poses | Stymie | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Bedtime Worries | Stymie | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Mush and Milk | Stymie | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | The Kid from Borneo | Stymie | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Forgotten Babies | Stymie | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Fish Hooky | Stymie | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | A Lad an' a Lamp | Stymie | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Birthday Blues | Stymie | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Free Wheeling | Stymie | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Hook and Ladder | Stymie | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Choo-Choo! | Stymie | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Free Eats | Stymie | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Readin' and Writin' | Stymie | Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | Shiver My Timbers | Stymie | Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | Fly My Kite | Stymie | Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | Little Daddy | Stymie | Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | Love Business | Stymie | Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | Helping Grandma | Stymie | Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | School's Out | Hercules | Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | Teacher's Pet | Hercules | Hit | Similar → |
| 1929 | Hallelujah | Child (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1927 | My Best Girl | Child (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
Matthew Beard - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Matthew Beard?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Matthew Beard is "Going Hollywood: The '30s" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Matthew Beard acted in?
Matthew Beard has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Matthew Beard?
Other notable films include "Rainbow on the River", "Free Wheeling", and "Hi'–Neighbor!".