Edward DeKalb Acuff (June 3, 1903 – December 17, 1956) was an American stage and film actor. He frequently was cast as a droll comic relief, in the support of the star. His best-known recurring role is that of Mr. Beasley, the postman, in the Blondie movie series that starred Penny Singleton and Arthur Lake.^[1]

Acuff was born in Caruthersville, Missouri.^[2] He was the son of DeKalb Acuff (1880-1916)^[3] and his wife Grace (later known as Mrs. H. N. Arnold),.^[4]

Before beginning his Hollywood film career in 1934, Acuff performed in Broadway theatre in the early-1930s. His Broadway credits include Jayhawker (1934), Yellow Jack (1934), John Brown (1934), Growing Pains (1933), Heat Lightning (1933), and The Dark Hours (1932).^[5]

In 1935, Warner Bros. signed Acuff to a long-term contract and scheduled him to debut on film in Anchors Aweigh.^[6] He had a recurring role as the postman in the Blondie film series.^[7] Acuff was seen in three film serials — as Curly in Jungle Girl, as Red Kelly in Daredevils of the West, and as Spud Warner in Chick Carter Detective.^[8]

On December 17, 1956, Acuff died of a heart attack^[2] in Hollywood, California. He is buried in Valhalla Memorial Park Cemetery.^[9]