John Beasley | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 26, 1943 Omaha, Nebraska, U.S. |
| Died | May 30, 2023 (aged 79) Omaha, Nebraska, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1989–2022 |
| Spouse |
Judy Beasley (m. 1965) |
| Children | 2 |
| Relatives | Malik Beasley (grandson) |
John Beasley (June 26, 1943 – May 30, 2023) was an American actor. He is best known for his roles in the films Rudy (1993), The Apostle (1997), The Sum of All Fears (2002), Walking Tall (2004), The Purge: Anarchy (2014), Sinister 2 (2015), and his role as Irv Harper in the TV series Everwood (2002–2006). In 2002, Beasley founded the "John Beasley Theater & Workshop" in Omaha, Nebraska, to promote live theater, especially works written by or featuring African Americans.