Stymie Beard

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. The role was so well known that he adopted the name Stymie Beard, and was so credited in some later roles, such as his 1978 appearance in The Buddy Holly Story.

The Buddy Holly Story
Schools Out
The Return of Frank James
It's Good to Be Alive
Broken Strings

The Little Rascals (Our Gang)

Good Times · S1, E1

Too Old Blues

Tests indicate that James is a candidate for a union apprenticeship program, but his birth certificate says differently.
Good Times · S1, E3

Getting Up the Rent

A shortage of funds for the rent and an eviction notice causes James to take drastic action to get cash.
Maude · S4, E2

Consenting Adults

Walter moves into the nearest bachelor pad when Maude decides to run for the state Senate.
Sanford And Son · S3, E11

A House Is Not a Poolroom

Fred's buddies turn his house into a pool hall when Lamont buys him a pool table.
Good Times · S2, E2

J.J. Becomes a Man, Pt. 1

J.J's hopes to receive expensive birthday gifts are shattered when James gets a bad credit rating.
Good Times · S5, E2

The Evans Get Involved, Pt. 2

Willona becomes frustrated in her attempts to report her suspicions that Penny is being abused.

Stymie Beard

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