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Matthew Beard Jr. (January 1, 1925 – January 8, 1981) was an American actor. As a child actor, he was most famous for playing Stymie in the Our Gang short comedy films of 1930–1935.
Matthew 'Stymie' Beard was born on 1 January 1925 in Los Angeles, California, USA. He was an actor, known for Dogs Is Dogs (1931), Love Business (1931) and Bedtime Worries (1933). He was married to Annie.
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Dec 23, 2020 · Born in 1925, Matthew Beard became one of the most successful child actors of his generation after portraying the character of Stymie in the "Our Gang" short films from 1930-1935.
Aug 8, 2023 · Matthew ‘Stymie’ Beard, (ca. 1932) At the age of 56, on January 3, 1981, Stymie suffered a stroke, which resulted in his falling down a flight of steps, dying five days later of pneumonia.
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Matthew 'Stymie' Beard was born on 1 January 1925 in Los Angeles, California, USA. He was an actor, known for Dogs Is Dogs (1931), Love Business (1931) and Free Wheeling (1932). He was married to Annie.
- January 1, 1925
- January 8, 1981
Nov 10, 2023 · Stymie Beard was one of the most beloved child actors of the 1930s, thanks to his role as Stymie in the Our Gang short comedy films, also known as The Little Rascals. His trademark bald head and oversized derby hat made him a recognizable and memorable figure in American cinema.
For 22 years, from 1922 to 1944, a small, ever-changing group of children were part of this charming and very funny comedy team known first as Our Gang and then The Little Rascals. Matthew “Stymie” Beard, Jr. kicked off his film debut at age five when he became a regular in the Our Gang film series. Perhaps Our Gang’s best-loved character ...
