Ned Beatty and Stuart Buntline were two American actors who had a long-standing collaboration. They both appeared in several films together, including Deliverance (1972), Network (1976), and Superman (1978). Ned Beatty was an Academy Award-nominated actor who was known for his roles in films such as The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean (1972) and All the President's Men (1976). Stuart Buntline was an Emmy Award-winning actor who was best known for his roles in television series such as The Waltons (1972-1981) and The Rockford Files (1974-1980). Together, they formed the duo 'Beatty and Buntline, ' which was the answer to the crossword puzzle clue 'Neds' (4 letters).