Actor. Beard played the role of ‘Cotton’ in several of “The Little Rascal” comedies from 1932 to 1934. Some of the comedies include, “Birthday Blues” (1932), “A Lad An’ A Lamp” (1932), “Fish Hooky” (1933), “Forgotten Babies” (1933), and “Hi’-Neighbor!” (1934). Beard was the brother of fellow Our Gang members, Matthew “Stymie” Beard, Betty Jane Beard, Carlena Beard, and Rene Beard. He was also a veteran of the Korean War, having served as a Specialist First Class in the United States Army. (bio by: K)