Ned Beatty: Guestbook
Ramsay Stewart
November 8, 2008
Hi Ned,
Great tunes, very enjoyable.
I've been re-watching early Homicide recently as well and I have to say I'd forgotten brilliant this series and especially your performance was. You seem to create a 'stillness' at the centre which allows the other characters to breathe.
After watching The Wire recently I have to say I suspected that Homicide might pale in comparison. It really doesn't - if anything it's better than The Wire.
Cheers,
Ramsay
Diane Lenay Black
October 30, 2008
Great Actor! Great Voice!
Lori Smith, MD
October 14, 2008
What a wonderful, rich, soothing singing voice you have! I would love to hear you sing some upbeat folk / bluegrass music. Please keep the tunes coming!
Jimmy Keary
October 11, 2008
Just a short note from Ireland where you came to film 'Hear My Song'. I saw the film in the cinema - yours was a great performance as Josef Locke. I hope you had a good time in Ireland making the film.
I wish you success and good health.
Barbara Walker
October 8, 2008
I was just watching an old episode of Roseanne and you were in it which led me to look you up and see if you were still around! That led me to your music and you have a beautiful voice. I was quite inspired by it. You should keep it up. If you are ever on the Outer Banks of North Carolina come and sing for us!!
Tom Johnson
October 4, 2008
I love your movies, TV shows and singing. But I miss golfing with you. You taught me a lot. When you and Sandy come back to California we'll have to get Cheryl out for a foursome. I love you guys. Your bro, Tom
Joe Roman
September 30, 2008
Great website you have and photo's too. I"m a fan, and love your acting. I just recently saw the superman films, one of my favorite characters you played in the movies you been in was otis and 1941 when you yelled invasion. and trying to shoot at the japanese with the big gun. I was also an extra in the movie rudy back in the early nineties, and in some little scenes in the film. Me and my family know rudy ruetigger. During the making of rudy, they put me in a scene asking for tickets, and you walked by me and I asked you if you had tickets for the game something like that. Other than that I think your a great actor and enjoyed the films you've been in. Keep up the good work. Joe Roman.
Ron Jacobs
September 24, 2008
I just viewed "Spring Forward" and was moved. Thanks for putting it out there!
Susan Reeves
September 16, 2008
Greetings... Any chance that "Hear My Song" will ever be available on DVD. My hands down favorite movie. It is from 1991 when my now husband & I met. Now we would love to share with our 7 year old... but it is not available!!!
Kimberly Taylor
September 9, 2008
So GLAD to see all of the ACTION on the website and the pictures, I enjoy them!! What BEAUTIFUL grandbabies!! and (family-Gracie!!) We love you both lots and miss you !) Love, Marc, Kim, Indiana &Tristan
NIkolay
August 29, 2008
Mr. Beatty, thank for your role in "Homicide: Life on the Street". It's great serial.
Cheryl Osborne
August 22, 2008
What a beautiful voice and choice of songs. I love Gospel music. In fact that's all I listen to. How do I buy??
Ruth
August 6, 2008
Hi Ned - Just caught your performance in "Shooter". As always, solid! I especially enjoyed your work in "Hear My Song". My VHS tape is almost worn out. You are a gift. Thank you.
Ruth
Richard Estacio / Milpitas, CA
July 27, 2008
Dear Ned Beatty,
It is a sincere pleasure to have a
very talented actor / musician as
yourself. For all the enjoyable films
which made me admire, " Cheers "
are in order. Wishing continued
success throughout the many years.
Best wishes !
R. E.
Anna Arnold
July 15, 2008
Hi Ned,
I was thinking of you recently and wondered what you are up to. Very nice site . Thank you so much for sharing this with us.
Anna Arnold
http://annaarnold.bravehost.com/index.html
mario debuck
July 7, 2008
Hi Mr Beatty,
i just heard your songs and i'm stunned,so beautiful!!Your not only a wonderful actor but also a great singer songwriter!Also beautiful site!
I'm wishing you and your family all the best,
Mario
Jim Cullinan
July 6, 2008
Ned, just a note of wishing you a happy birthday. You and I met briefly in Richmond about 25 years ago before your appearance at a movie debut. We talked about your being in the quartet with brother Keith, and living in Kentucky. I always enjoy seeing you in the various movies,TV shows you were a part of. My best wishes to you.
Rainer M. Becker
July 6, 2008
Dear Mr. Beatty,
from germany I would like to wish you a very happy birthday!
All the best, Rainer Becker
Herbert Pease
July 3, 2008
If it weren't for you, many of the movies in the past wouldn't have been complete. You helped add to the nostalgia. :)
Karen Rose
June 26, 2008
Many years ago at Greathouse School, in St. Matthews, my luchroom lady was Mrs. Beatty. I know this was you Mother, because we went to the same church, (Beargrass Christian).
I remember that you sung in the choir.
I always tell people that you and I went to the same church.
Georganna Albinus
June 24, 2008
I'm watching a Murder, She Wrote episode, and there you are. I'm from Louisville too, and I just thought I'd "google" you and discovered this wonderful web site with your CD. You are a wonderful singer and a great actor. I'm gettng ready to order a CD now.
Sincerely,
Georganna
Forrest Umberger
June 22, 2008
Mr. Beatty,
Over 30 years ago you chaired a barbershop show in Georgia and afterwards you sang with the Fun Addicts Quartet in which I sang lead. You also played the guitar and sang. You are one of the greatest character actors of our time and I love your singing. Thanks for sharing your exceptional talent. Forrest
tammy
June 22, 2008
just want to let you know i met you in metropolis,il.i was the one wearing the i love ned beatty shirt.i was so happy to meet you. it was like a dream come true.i just hope that someday i see you again,your the best! love ya always and thanks for being you.
William Johnson
June 22, 2008
Hi Ned,
It has been a long time. I was the construction coordinator on "Shadows in the Storm". I stumbled onto your site and wanted to say hello. I still have a photo of you playing gut bucket bass with me at Pierpoint and am happy that you decided to build Fort Beatty in Camp Nelson. It is a place near and dear to my heart.
See what I am doing at www.tourtvonline.com CHEERS!
Bryan Brown
June 14, 2008
Dear Mr. Beatty,
I just wanted to thank you for your kindness at the recent Superman Festival. My 5 year old daughter talked about you the entire way home. I am not certain that you will remember us, but during one of the final sessions she spent some time playing peek-a-boo with you while you both discussed schooling and her age. You are truly one of the kindest men I have ever met. Thank you again and God Bless.
The Brown Family
Bryan, Angela and Lily
Bob Hagen
June 13, 2008
Top of the day, Ned! I've heard it rumored for years that you are a Barbershopper. Any truth? From listening to some of your music you gotta be a bass. Nice bright sound, good voice.
If you ever get to Sarasota Florida please let me know. I belong to the "Chorus of the Keys" and sing lead. I'd love to ring a few chords with you.
Our chapter is about 100 plus strong during seaon. We meet on Tuesday nights at 7 PM then go to afterglow and sing tags and other songs till about midnight.
Oh! by the way you may know the name Don Clause? He is our director along with Don Gipps. Great fun! Hope to hear from you if you come our way. Stay well and "COME ON DOWN"
Best regards,
Bob Hagen
Ashley Albertson
June 5, 2008
My husband saw you today, when you were having your car worked on...I just wanted to stop by and tell you that you made his day, he is a fan!
Robin and Linda Williams
May 28, 2008
We just watched "Sweet Land" and thoroughly enjoyed your performance. What a great, sweet movie. We are also included on "Music Of Coal." Don't know if "Blue Diamond Mines" matches up to "16 Tons," but we tried. Good for you. Thanks for the good work.
Tom in WV
May 19, 2008
Mr. Beatty,
When I was 11 I met you in Whitesburg Ky. I believe you were filming Fat Monroe. You were so kind. I have enjoyed your characters, but I am especially glad to hear your Godly music. It sounds great. Thanks and God Bless.
Tom In WV
Cliff Timmons
April 22, 2008
Well buddy ole buddy.
I never knew you could sing. What a voice. It reminds me of a cross between Tennessee Ernie Ford and Jim Reeves. Smooth and Rich.
In the picture “Maddie’s First lesson” what kind of old guitar is that?
Nice family oriented web site.
Take care and may God bless and keep you and your family.
Jim Chervenka
April 15, 2008
Mr. Beatty,
I just wanted to thank you for bringing me so much enjoyment through your characters. I am watching, "The Rockford Files," right now and am thoroughly enjoying your performance. I also liked you in M.A.S.H. as the Colonel Chaplain. Your best performance, however, I feel, was in "Silver Streak."
Thank-you so very much once again for sharing your self.
Jim Chervenka
Michael Kuplack
March 18, 2008
Mr. Beatty,
Thank you for your wonderful characters over the years. They brought me a lot of pleasure, especially Otis. Wishing you the best.
Michael Kuplack
Stephanie
March 10, 2008
Ned,
I've always enjoyed your work. I was a friend and co-worker of your son, Jon when he was in Virginia. I have lost touch with him and was hoping you or someone could pass my email along to him. Hoping you and your family are well.
Stephanie in VA
Brad
March 8, 2007
Hi Ned,
Please say Hi to Sandy & Tom. knew them both when they lived in Hanford, ca. Tell Tom I can't believe he's a cop :) Thks
Brad Marcoux
John Henry Canavan
March 1, 2007
I am an actor/writer and I have always been a fan of your work. You remind me of my own father and I would hope that one day I may actually convince you to play him. Ironically I ran into Bruce D some months back and he mentioned that I reminded him of you. Crazy world. I hope we have an opportunity to connect at some point and until then keep singing, keep acting and know that there is a whole generation of performers that you have had a tremendous impact on.
Love Always, John
Cindy
February 9, 2007
I loved you in the Superman movies Every thing you did was great is good ! I met you a quite a few years ago at your sisters I was a teen ager I had my pic taken with you I will never forget that thank you Cindy :)
DICK YOUNG
February 6, 2007
NED YOU AND I SPENT A LOT OF TIME SINGING TOGETHER AT THE BAREGRASS CHRISTEN CHURCH AND AT EASTERN HIGHSCHOOL. I THINK OUR FINEST HOUR WAS AT EASTERN WHEN SANG "CRYING IN THE CHAPEL". WHEN I SAW THE WEB SITE I HAD TO SAY HI AND MAYBE BRING BACK VERY NICE MEMORIES STAY WELL MY FRIEND DICK
Raymond Dowd (Bud)
February 5, 2007
Mr beatty I was a friend of your nephews ned and ken when i lived in savannah way back in the 60's we met 1 time and even then you were very nice to me i heard some of your songs and was very impressed ... thanks Ray
Erik Weinke
December 6, 2006
Mr. Beatty,
I think you're a wonderful actor. I always am happy when I see you credited in a movie, or a television program, because I know there is going to a standard of fine acting quality in what I am about to see. I just wanted to thank you for entertaining me as a child when you took part in Shelley Duvall's FAERIE TALE THEATRE. Nobody could play a wealth obsessed monarch like you, and I am glad you were part of the vast talent that went into that anthology. NASHVILLE was great too, and of course SUPERMAN and the LAST DAYS OF POMPEI! Long may entertain us!Regards,
Erik
Holly Anderson
November 22, 2006
Hi Ned. I am the Manager of the Kittson County Soil and Water Conservation District in Hallock. We have an annual convention coming up in Bloomington and I would like to bring your CD to the auction held to raise money for conservation. I was wondering if you would be willing to sign the CD? Sorry to contact you this way. I couldn't figure out another way to reach you. I think the rest of the State will be impressed to see that you call Kittson County home. Thanks. Holly Anderson, Kittson SWCD Manager
Wendell
November 17, 2006
Just wondered where you went to high school. From what I have read, it was probably Eastern HS. I predate you by a couple of years; graduated from Male High and also sang a lot; in the school choir and also a barbershop quartet. Glad you made it good.
Geir Olsen
November 16, 2006
Hi Ned, I've always greatly enjoyed your acting and I was so happy to find that even you have made a home for yourself online, and I was quite blown away with your singing. Your voice is blessed, can't wait to get myself a copy of your new CD. From a fan in NORWAY.
Maurice & Gay Gwinner
November 14, 2006
Hi Ned, We just received 8 copies of your wonderful CD--Christmas gifts for son Ned (your namesake) & family, and Ken, etc. After hearing it, we plan to buy more for your Savannah fans. The songs obviously come straight from your heart to the hearts of your listeners. No put-on; the real McCoy. We love it. Maurice sends special greetings and love, and I hope to meet you someday. I have always been a huge fan--even before I knew Maurice and MM.
Becky & Pat Logan
November 6, 2006
From Dakota Jazz to Barnes and Noble book signing (By the way, the manager said he'd be thrilled to have Ned's CD in the store) . . . I have a contact name if you'd like to
make any arrangements. Made our trip to Kittson County, had coffee in Karlstad, seeing Sweetland this weekend and about to order 6 more CD's for gifts. Thanks for all the entertainment. :) The Logan's
Tammy Black
October 9, 2006
Mr. Beatty,
Just wanted to tell you what a nice family you have. You ate at the restuarant I manage and our staff sang "Happy Birthday" to a young lady in your party. You were so kind to give our hostess (Wilma) your autograph. This truely made her day as the week before she had a biopsy to see if she has cancer. Her spirit was lifted and she was so excited to meet you! Again, thanks for your kindness.
Tammy
Pat & Becky Logan
September 21, 2006
Greetings from Minneapolis (the Hallock native). Our regular stop at the Dakota Jazz Club turned into a much "less regular evening". Enjoyed the music, was delighted by your company and we are still humored by the "small world" of the
Northern girls. It was a PLEASURE and we hope our paths cross again in Mpls or on the golf course in Karlstad. Thanks for the info on Ned sings. . . just placed an order and am thinking that Christmas stockings may be indicating placing another order. :) Keep smiling. . . from Pat & Becky.
Sandy Madsen
September 16, 2006
Hey Ned,
Thank you for the CD, Kenny plays it all the time. I love that kind of music and it is very good.
Job well done, Thanks again.
Come visit again love having you, Sandy and Mickey
Love you guys, Good Luck
Sandy & Ken
Rick Dixon
August 18, 2006
Dear Mr. Beatty
You probably don't remember this but years ago I had flown into Miami (I'm an airline pilot) and
I went to the little grocery just up from the hotel we always stayed at. This was in the late
1980's. You were there and we started chatting outside the store. You told me you were from
Louisville and I told you I was from Lexington. We chatted for 15 minutes or so and I went to
the hotel, you went to the place (Big Daddy's?) beside the grocery. Then the next morning I was
in the lobby with my crew checking out and you were going to play tennis. I think you were
doing something with Hal Holbrook if I am not mistaken.
Anyway, something funny happened that morning that I want to share with you if by chance you
remember that meeting.
If so, please have someone reply to the e-mail I gave and I will tell the quick story and send it.
Either way, good luck and continued success.
Rick from Lexington
Joe Hibberd
August 10, 2006
Ned --
I have always enjoyed your work in movies & TV, but I have "rediscovered" you in watching "Homicide" on the new Sleuth channel. Your work has been great enjoyment to me. I wish you peace and good health.
... from Stillwater, MN
Dan Hansch
July 18, 2006
Ned , why did you waste so much time in your acting career, you are A truly gifted SINGER...
Sandy Woodruff
May 31, 2006
Hi there! I am Yvette's cousin & she hooked me up with your site. I love it!
I love the music & can't hardly wait to get the cd, so I can play the music all day long! My relatives in Vacaville are going to love it too. Guess what they are all going to get for Christmas?
I enjoyed the site, wonderful work!
Billy Hall
May 19, 2006
Mr. Beaty,
I have enjoyed your work for such a long time. I was just reminded of it as I watched a wonderful episode of ROSEANNE this morning. Also, you were brilliant recently in THE WOOL CAP. You gave such depth and nuances to a small role. And, of course, NETWORK. One of the sadnesses of my career was that we were never able to interview you for our special on Robert Altman while I was at Fox Movie Channel. Anyway, I just wanted to tell you how much you have touched me in your many portrayals over the years.
Billy Hall
VP Programming, Turner Network Television
Josef Locke
May 15, 2006
Ah, Me Laddie Neddy,
Ye have come close to the eternal sounds that I too was aiming for during me earthly glory. I'm glad you could hear my song. -Josef
Marilyn JOHNSON
April 16, 2006
DEAR NED, You have given me a gift with your music,I sang those songs in my church as a child. so i sing along with you,with tears of joy! God bless you & your God given talents! MARILYN
Stephen Foster
March 19, 2006
Ned, you make me proud to be from Louisville. I went to Waggoner High and knew your mother. She was so proud of you. Stephen
Lowell & Faye
March 14, 2006
Ned,
Wow, your music is awesome. You really are gifted. We look forward to seeing you this summer.
Sandra Beatty
March 12, 2006
I love this CD. It touched my heart. I know it will bring such
a feeling of peace in a time when we need it. Thank you
Ned.
Wayne & Corienne
March 8, 2006
Love the music and have ordered a CD. See ;you in the spring in Karlstad.
Connie Miller
March 8, 2006
Love the web site, and love the CD. I will definitly buy my Dad "In The Beginning Was The Word" You guys need to come see us, (and bring Your Mother in law) We'd like that... And bring your guitar. Jam with my Dad and Kenny... Keep on singin...
Kelly Larson
March 8, 2006
You are amazing! It's not just the many, many things you have done but how well you have done them that shows you are so gifted.
LOVE THE CD!!
Miss Maddie is wearing out "Down By the Riverside!"
Love you, Uncle Ned!
Greg, Kelly, and Maddie Larson
L & P Lundell
March 8, 2006
We are enjoying the "Golden Oldies" that are so familiar to us. Thank you for sharing them.
Marc. Kim & Indiana Taylor
March 8, 2006
Sounds GREAT Ned! We love it!!! Love, Marc, Kim & Indiana
Jon Beatty
March 5, 2006
Even us heathens love it!
NANCY NEIL
March 4, 2006
I HAVE BEEN A FAN OF NED'S FOR YEARS AND YEARS.
Rich Cullinan
February 22, 2006
Thanks again for your part in my son's wedding video. Great to see you still going strong. Wish Keith were as good looking as you.
debbie brashears
February 19, 2006
homer sent the site to me,
good job,
February 18, 2006
I love the way you sing the song. It is great. Hope to get your CD soon. Keep up the good work.
Keith and Debbie Bullen
February 17, 2006
Homer sent us the site..We love the way you did the song...It blessed our heart....Can't wait to get the CD...
Your Brother and Sister in Christ...God Bless.....
Bill Fortney
February 17, 2006
Love y ou broher!