Matthew 'Stymie' Beard

Matthew 'Stymie' Beard

Deceased · Born: Jan 1, 1925 · Died: Jan 8, 1981

Personal Details

BornJan 1, 1925 Los Angeles, California, USA
Parents
  • Johnnie Mae Beard
  • Elder Matthew Beard Sr.
Relatives
  • Bobbie 'Cotton' Beard (Sibling)
  • Rene Beard (Sibling)
  • Carlena Beard (Sibling)
  • Betty Jane Beard (Sibling)

Biography

Matthew 'Stymie' Beard, a renowned actor, entered this world on January 1, 1925, in the vibrant city of Los Angeles, California, USA, marking the beginning of a life that would be filled with numerous memorable performances on the big screen.

As a talented thespian, Matthew 'Stymie' Beard gained recognition for his captivating presence in a trio of notable films, including 'Dogs Is Dogs' (1931),'Love Business' (1930),and 'The Pooch' (1932),showcasing his remarkable acting skills to audiences.

Matthew 'Stymie' Beard's personal life was also marked by a loving marriage to his devoted partner, Annie, with whom he shared a special bond.

Regrettably, Matthew 'Stymie' Beard's life came to an abrupt end on January 8, 1981, in his hometown of Los Angeles, California, USA, leaving behind a lasting legacy in the world of cinema.

Career

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1981
{"id":10052,"title":"East of Eden","year":1981,"character":"Cotton Eye","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/east-of-eden","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_10052.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_10052.jpg"},"released":1}
East of Eden
East of Eden as Cotton Eye
{"id":63947,"title":"Pray TV","year":"1980","character":"Willie Washington and usher","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/pray-tv","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_63947.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_63947.jpg"},"released":1}
1980
Pray TV
Pray TV as Willie Washington and usher
{"id":185982,"title":"The Little Rascals' Christmas Special","year":"1979","character":"Butcher","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-little-rascals-christmas-special-1979","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_185982.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_185982.jpg"},"released":1}
1979
{"id":6760,"title":"The Buddy Holly Story","year":"1978","character":"Luther","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-buddy-holly-story","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_6760.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_6760.jpg"},"released":1}
1978
{"id":164188,"title":"Disco 9000","year":"1976","character":"Harold Jackson","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/disco-9000","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_164188.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_164188.jpg"},"released":1}
1976
Disco 9000
Disco 9000 as Harold Jackson
{"id":64541,"title":"Huckleberry Finn","year":"1975","character":"Jeremiah","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/huckleberry-finn-1975","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_64541.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_64541.jpg"},"released":1}
1975
{"id":25097,"title":"It's Good to Be Alive","year":"1974","character":"Stymie","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/its-good-to-be-alive","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_25097.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_25097.jpg"},"released":1}
1974
{"id":2340,"title":"Truck Turner","year":"1974","character":"Jail Guard","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/truck-turner","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3coo25lb8f0g.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3coo25lb8f0g.jpg"},"released":1}
Truck Turner
Truck Turner as Jail Guard
{"id":69557,"title":"Dead Reckoning","year":"1947","character":"Bellboy","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/dead-reckoning-1947","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1i5pcig9ta9o.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1i5pcig9ta9o.jpg"},"released":1}
1947
{"id":174902,"title":"The Burning Cross","year":"1947","character":"Shoeshiner (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-burning-cross","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_174902.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_174902.jpg"},"released":1}
The Burning Cross
The Burning Cross as Shoeshiner (uncredited)
{"id":69565,"title":"Fallen Angel","year":"1945","character":"Shoeshine Boy (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/fallen-angel-1945","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6nsqsg4bgd80.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6nsqsg4bgd80.jpg"},"released":1}
1945
Fallen Angel
Fallen Angel as Shoeshine Boy (uncredited)
{"id":70546,"title":"The Bridge of San Luis Rey","year":"1944","character":"Pancho (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-bridge-of-san-luis-rey-1944","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_70546.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_70546.jpg"},"released":1}
1944
The Bridge of San Luis Rey
The Bridge of San Luis Rey as Pancho (uncredited)
{"id":70974,"title":"Stormy Weather","year":"1943","character":"Stagehand (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/stormy-weather-1943","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_70974.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_70974.jpg"},"released":1}
1943
Stormy Weather
Stormy Weather as Stagehand (uncredited)
{"id":71433,"title":"Belle Starr","year":"1941","character":"Young Jake (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/belle-starr","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_71433.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_71433.jpg"},"released":1}
1941
Belle Starr
Belle Starr as Young Jake (uncredited)
{"id":96754,"title":"Broken Strings","year":"1940","character":"Dickey Morley","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/broken-strings","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_96754.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_96754.jpg"},"released":1}
1940
Broken Strings
Broken Strings as Dickey Morley
{"id":71869,"title":"The Return of Frank James","year":"1940","character":"Mose","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-return-of-frank-james","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/16p6j248gkvg.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/16p6j248gkvg.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":72472,"title":"Outside These Walls","year":"1939","character":"Penny (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/outside-these-walls","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_72472.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_72472.jpg"},"released":1}
1939
Outside These Walls
Outside These Walls as Penny (uncredited)
{"id":72408,"title":"Way Down South","year":"1939","character":"Gumbo","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/way-down-south","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_72408.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_72408.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":72234,"title":"The Great Man Votes","year":"1939","character":"Davy's Friend","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-great-man-votes","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_72234.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_72234.jpg"},"released":1}
The Great Man Votes
The Great Man Votes as Davy's Friend
{"id":72155,"title":"Swanee River","year":"1939","character":"Negro Boy","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/swanee-river","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_72155.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_72155.jpg"},"released":1}
Swanee River
Swanee River as Negro Boy
{"id":72699,"title":"Two-Gun Man from Harlem","year":"1938","character":"Jimmy Thompson","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/two-gun-man-from-harlem","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_72699.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_72699.jpg"},"released":1}
1938
Two-Gun Man from Harlem
Two-Gun Man from Harlem as Jimmy Thompson
{"id":72771,"title":"The Beloved Brat","year":"1938","character":"Pinkie White","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-beloved-brat","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_72771.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_72771.jpg"},"released":1}
The Beloved Brat
The Beloved Brat as Pinkie White
{"id":72548,"title":"Kentucky","year":"1938","character":"Black Child","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/kentucky","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6s16ng5g2pv0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6s16ng5g2pv0.jpg"},"released":1}
Kentucky
Kentucky as Black Child
{"id":32638,"title":"Jezebel","year":"1938","character":"Ti Bat","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/jezebel","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_32638.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_32638.jpg"},"released":1}
Jezebel
Jezebel as Ti Bat
{"id":73236,"title":"A Day at Santa Anita","year":"1937","character":"Eclipse","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/a-day-at-santa-anita","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_73236.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_73236.jpg"},"released":1}
1937
{"id":73233,"title":"Penrod and Sam","year":"1937","character":"Buzz (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/penrod-and-sam","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_73233.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_73233.jpg"},"released":1}
Penrod and Sam
Penrod and Sam as Buzz (uncredited)
{"id":73160,"title":"Slave Ship","year":"1937","character":"Black Boy on Pier","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/slave-ship","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_73160.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_73160.jpg"},"released":1}
Slave Ship
Slave Ship as Black Boy on Pier
{"id":95342,"title":"Rainbow on the River","year":"1936","character":"Lilybell Jones (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/rainbow-on-the-river","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_95342.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_95342.jpg"},"released":1}
1936
Rainbow on the River
Rainbow on the River as Lilybell Jones (uncredited)
{"id":73354,"title":"The Prisoner of Shark Island","year":"1936","character":"Boy at Dr. Mudd's Door (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-prisoner-of-shark-island","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_73354.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_73354.jpg"},"released":1}
The Prisoner of Shark Island
The Prisoner of Shark Island as Boy at Dr. Mudd's Door (uncredited)
{"id":15672,"title":"Captain Blood","year":"1935","character":"Governor's Attendant","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/captain-blood","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_15672.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_15672.jpg"},"released":1}
1935
Captain Blood
Captain Blood as Governor's Attendant
{"id":3534,"title":"The Littlest Rebel","year":"1935","character":"Black Boy (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-littlest-rebel","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_3534.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_3534.jpg"},"released":1}
The Littlest Rebel
The Littlest Rebel as Black Boy (uncredited)
{"id":74170,"title":"Kid Millions","year":"1934","character":"Little Boy in Ice Cream Number (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/kid-millions","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_74170.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_74170.jpg"},"released":1}
1934
Kid Millions
Kid Millions as Little Boy in Ice Cream Number (uncredited)
{"id":75115,"title":"Birthday Blues","year":"1932","character":"Stymie","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/birthday-blues","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_75115.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_75115.jpg"},"released":1}
1932
{"id":75130,"title":"Free Wheeling","year":"1932","character":"Stymie","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/free-wheeling","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_75130.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_75130.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":75348,"title":"Fly My Kite","year":"1931","character":"Stymie","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/fly-my-kite","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_75348.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_75348.jpg"},"released":1}
1931
Fly My Kite
Fly My Kite as Stymie
{"id":74878,"title":"The Stolen Jools","year":"1931","character":"Stymie","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-stolen-jools","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_74878.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_74878.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":83453,"title":"Bargain Day","year":"1931","character":"Stymie","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/bargain-day","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_83453.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_83453.jpg"},"released":1}
Bargain Day
Bargain Day as Stymie
{"id":75459,"title":"Love Business","year":"1931","character":"Stymie","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/love-business","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_75459.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_75459.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":75721,"title":"Teacher's Pet","year":"1930","character":"Hercules","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/teachers-pet-1930-1","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_75721.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_75721.jpg"},"released":1}
1930
Teacher's Pet
Teacher's Pet as Hercules
{"id":96914,"title":"School's Out","year":"1930","character":"Hercules","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/schools-out","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_96914.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_96914.jpg"},"released":1}
School's Out
School's Out as Hercules
{"id":95502,"title":"Mamba","year":"1930","character":"Native Boy","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/mamba-1930","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_95502.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_95502.jpg"},"released":1}
Mamba
Mamba as Native Boy
{"id":119431,"title":"Hallelujah","year":"1929","character":"Child (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/hallelujah","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/50rhedeuigt0.jpeg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/50rhedeuigt0.jpeg"},"released":1}
1929
Hallelujah
Hallelujah as Child (uncredited)
{"id":75882,"title":"Show Boat","year":"1929","character":"Child","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/show-boat-1929","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_75882.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_75882.jpg"},"released":1}
Show Boat
Show Boat as Child
{"id":76063,"title":"My Best Girl","year":"1927","character":"Child (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/my-best-girl","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_76063.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_76063.jpg"},"released":1}
1927
My Best Girl
My Best Girl as Child (uncredited)
{"id":162218,"title":"Our Gang: Inside the Clubhouse","year":"1984","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/our-gang-inside-the-clubhouse","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_162218.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_162218.jpg"},"released":1}
1984