Notable figure in the world of film and stage, this individual's illustrious career spanned numerous decades, marked by a remarkable range of roles and productions. Beginning at the tender age of five, this talented thespian made his acting debut in a play centered around the legendary Davy Crockett, a performance that would set the stage for a lifetime of captivating audiences.
Throughout his illustrious career, he would go on to establish a stock company in East Orange, New Jersey, a testament to his dedication to his craft. His final stage appearance, in the 1955 production of "The Vamp", would serve as a poignant reminder of his enduring impact on the world of theater.
Tragically, his life was cut short in a brutal and senseless act of violence. While in Chicago, performing in a touring production of "No Time For Sergeants", he was brutally beaten to death in his 16th-floor hotel suite. The perpetrators, Robert Mitchell and Haskell Ray Kellems, were arrested and charged with the crime, having attempted to rob him in his hotel apartment. Despite Beggs' valiant efforts to resist, the pair overpowered him, employing bottles as deadly instruments of violence.
Despite the tragic circumstances of his demise, this remarkable individual's legacy continues to inspire and captivate audiences to this day.
