Biography
Beymer left Hollywood in 1963 to try his hand at directing experimental films and documentaries and lensing TV features. He became involved in the 60s struggles for civil rights and directed and photographed the documentary, "A Regular Bouquet" (1964), which later aired on the PBS series, "Eyes on the Prize". He didn't return to acting (with the exception of starring in his own directed and produced independent film, "Innerview" 1973) until …
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Career Milestones
1990 | Starred in TV series, "Twin Peaks" |
1984 | Returned to acting; featured in TV series, "Paper Dolls" |
1982 | Debut as TV-movie cinematographer, "The Juggler of Notre Dame" |
1973 | Composed score for, photographed, edited, scripted and directed experimental film, "Innerview"; hiatus from acting |
1964 | Filmmaking debut, "A Regular Bouquet" (documentary; later shown on PBS's "Eyes on the Prize" series on civil rights; Beymer directed and photographed) |
1959 | Performance in "The Diary of Anne Frank" led to contract with 20th Century Fox |
1953 | First film as actor, "Indiscretion of an American Wife" |
1949 | Moved with family to Hollywood at age 10 (date approximate) |
1949 | Debut as television performer on "Fantastic Studios Inc." |
Awards
1961 | Golden Globe Award for New Star Of The Year - Actor |
1961 | Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Comedy Or Musical in West Side Story |