Who Is Jim Beaver? Age, Biography, and Wiki
As of 2025, Jim Beaver is 74 years old. His rich career spans various genres in film and television, contributing to his reputation as a versatile actor. Beaver gained widespread recognition for his role as Bobby Singer on the hit TV series Supernatural and has featured in multiple films and shows over the years.
For more details about his life and career, visit his Wikipedia page.
| Occupation | Stage Actor |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | August 12, 1950 |
| Age | 74 Years |
| Birth Place | Laramie, Wyoming, U.S. |
| Horoscope | Leo |
| Country | U.S |
Popularity
Jim Beaver's Popularity over time
Height, Weight & Measurements
Jim Beaver stands at a height of 6 feet 1 inch (185 cm). While his weight is not publicly disclosed, he maintains a healthy physique that aligns with his active career in acting. His body measurements are not extensively documented; however, he is known for his commanding presence on screen.
Family, Dating & Relationship Status
Jim Beaver was previously married to actress and writer Cynthia Beaver, with whom he shared a strong bond until her passing in 2009. He later found love with Mindy, and in recent years, they have been reported to be in a committed relationship. Beaver has often chosen to keep aspects of his personal life private but shares glimpses of his happiness with fans through social media.
His father was of English and French heritage; the family name was originally de Beauvoir, and Beaver is a distant cousin of author and philosopher Simone de Beauvoir and Pennsylvania governor General James A. Beaver. Beaver's mother has Cherokee, German, and Scottish ancestry, and is a descendant of three-time U.S. Attorney General John J. Crittenden.
Net Worth and Salary
As of 2025, Jim Beaver’s estimated net worth is around $3 million. His earnings are primarily derived from his extensive work in film, television roles, and various side projects. His portrayal of complex characters has garnered him a strong fan base, further boosting his financial standing in the entertainment industry.
Career, Business, and Investments
Jim Beaver's career took off in the late 20th century and has continued to flourish. He has appeared in numerous television series, including Deadwood, where he played the iconic character, and has been involved in various films such as The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. Besides acting, Beaver is also a talented playwright and has written several pieces that showcase his creative prowess.
In addition to his on-screen career, Beaver has explored business ventures and investments that align with his passions, including projects in theater and independent film productions.
Fewer than two months after his graduation from high school, Beaver followed several of his close friends into the United States Marine Corps. Following basic training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Beaver was trained there as a microwave radio relay technician.
He served at Marine Corps Base Twentynine Palms and at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton before being transferred to the 1st Marine Division near Da Nang, South Vietnam in 1970. He served as a radio operator at an outlying detachment of the 1st Marine Regiment, then as supply chief for the division communications company. He returned to the U.S.
in 1971 and was discharged as a Corporal (E-4), though he remained active in the Marine Reserve until 1976.
Social Network
Beaver stays connected with his fans through various social media platforms. His Twitter handle is @JimBeaver, where he shares updates about his projects, personal thoughts, and interactions with followers. He also maintains an active presence on Instagram, sharing snapshots of his life and work.
Beaver made his professional stage debut in October 1972, while still a college student, in Rain, from W. Somerset Maugham's short story, at the Oklahoma Theatre Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
After returning to Texas, he performed extensively in local theatre in the Dallas area, supporting himself as a film cleaner at a 16 mm film rental firm and as a stagehand for the Dallas Ballet. He joined the Shakespeare Festival of Dallas in 1976, performing in numerous productions.
In 1979, he was commissioned by Actors Theatre of Louisville to write the first of three plays for that company (Spades, Sidekick and Semper Fi), and was twice a finalist in the theatre's national Great American Play Contest (for Once Upon a Single Bound and Verdigris).
Along with plays, he continued writing for film journals and for several years was a columnist, critic, and feature writer for the National Board of Review of Motion Pictures magazine Films in Review.
Education
Beaver pursued his education at University of Washington, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Drama. This foundation allowed him to hone his skills in acting, paving the way for a successful career in the entertainment industry.
Upon his release from active duty in 1971, Beaver returned to Irving, and worked briefly for Frito-Lay as a corn-chip dough mixer. He entered what is now Oklahoma Christian University, where he became interested in theatre. He made his true theatrical debut in a small part in The Miracle Worker.
The following year, he transferred to Central State University (now known as the University of Central Oklahoma). He performed in numerous plays in college and supported himself as a cabdriver, a movie projectionist, a tennis-club maintenance man, and an amusement-park stuntman at Frontier City.
He also worked as a newscaster and hosted jazz and classical music programs on radio station KCSC. During his college days, he also began to write, completing several plays as well as his first book, on actor John Garfield, while still a student. Beaver graduated with a degree in oral communications in 1975.
He briefly pursued graduate studies, but soon returned to Irving, Texas.
