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Ned Beatty: Biography, Facts and Career

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Ned Thomas Beatty (July 6, 1937 – June 13, 2021) was an American actor. In a career that spanned five decades, he appeared in more than 160 film and television roles. Throughout his career, Beatty gained a reputation for being "the busiest actor in Hollywood". His film appearances included Deliverance (1972), White Lightning (1973), All the President's Men (1976), Network (1976), Superman (1978), Superman II (1980), Back to School (1986), Rudy (1993), Shooter (2007) and voice roles in Toy Story 3 (2010), and Rango (2011). He also had the series regular role of Stanley Bolander in the first three seasons of the hit NBC TV drama Homicide: Life on the Street. Beatty was nominated for an Academy Award, two Emmy Awards, an MTV Movie Award for Best Villain, and a Golden Globe Award; he also won a Drama Desk Award.

Quick facts about Ned Beatty

  • Full name: Ned Beatty
  • Born: 1937-07-06
  • Nationality: United States
  • Known as: Comedian
  • Wikidata ID: Q4212

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Who is Ned Beatty?

Ned Thomas Beatty (July 6, 1937 – June 13, 2021) was an American actor.

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Ned Beatty is United States.

When was Ned Beatty born?

Ned Beatty was born on 1937-07-06.

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